'A historic moment': New Yorkers react to Zohran Mamdani's victory – video

Zohran Mamdani supporters said they were 'elated' and 'hopeful' after the Democratic candidate was elected as the new mayor of New York City. Mamdani's socialist campaign promising to freeze rent and make buses free seduced New Yorkers who voted for him en masse, securing victory for him with more than 50% of the vote. He will be inaugurated as the 111th mayor of the city in January

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