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Figarosmom

(15,136 posts) Sat Jul 4, 2026, 01:32 AM Saturday

Speech by Mamdani for the 4th

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Speech by Mamdani for the 4th (Original Post) Figarosmom Saturday OP

Moved me to tears. mr715 Saturday #1

And because of his work... littlemissmartypants Saturday #3

Also... reopening libraries mr715 Saturday #5

Thank you. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Saturday #2

Awesome speech Emile Saturday #4

mr715

(5,045 posts)

1. Moved me to tears.

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 01:39 AM

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He is absolutely incredible -- Obama level charisma, perhaps even better.

I have never seen someone that is both as expert a rhetorician as he is at the grunt work of policy. The man is filling potholes and making NYC a better place, all while modeling winning progressive campaigns.

He is gifted, and he is young. We get to keep him for a long time.

littlemissmartypants

(35,870 posts)

3. And because of his work...

Reply to mr715 (Reply #1)

Sat Jul 4, 2026, 04:30 AM

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New York City Council and Mayor Zohran Mamdani released the FY2027 budget, and it includes $1.5 million to help animal rescuers and pet parents. The initiative covers: $750K for free and low-cost spay/neuter programs. This is a $250K increase from last year. $750K for pet food pantries. This is the city's first-ever investment in pet food pantries. ❤️