Zohran Mamdani spoke at a Harlem rally to harness the energy following his victory in the Democratic primary. He focused on the escalating cost of living affecting residents, urging for a city where affordability is prioritized. Despite challenges in some Black neighborhoods during the primary, Mamdani rejected an adversarial stance, as highlighted by Rev. Al Sharpton's praise for his presence at the rally. Mamdani emphasized that the city's future should not resemble a 'museum' but rather embody thriving opportunities for its residents.
"What our victory showed on election night was less a victory between one man and another, but a victory for a city that New Yorkers can afford."
"He could have went the other way and said, 'It's me against them.' But he came this morning and he proclaimed something. And I gave him a lot of credit for that."
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