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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Moves into Gracie Mansion, Calls it 'The People's House'

Eyewitness News ABC7NYJanuary 15, 20262 min33,522 views
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A New Chapter at Gracie Mansion

  • 🏠 Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama have officially moved into Gracie Mansion, the official residence of the Mayor of New York.
  • πŸ’‘ Mamdani stated his intention to refer to the mansion as the 'people's house', emphasizing his commitment to remaining accessible to New Yorkers.

Commitment to Public Service

  • πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ The mayor affirmed that despite the change in residence, he will not change his approach to serving the city.
  • πŸš‡ He plans to continue using public transportation, including the subway, bus, and city bike, and to remain engaged with the concerns of New Yorkers.

Transition from Rent-Stabilized Living

  • 🏒 Mamdani is leaving behind his rent-stabilized one-bedroom apartment in Astoria, Queens, where he lived for six years as an assemblyman.
  • πŸ’° He will now reside in the 11,000 square foot Gracie Mansion, a significant change from his previous $2,300 per month rent.

Gracie Mansion's History and Legend

  • πŸ“œ Gracie Mansion, built in 1799, has been the home of New York mayors since Fiorello LaGuardia first moved in in 1942.
  • πŸ‘» Mayor Mamdani acknowledged the legends of ghost sightings at Gracie Mansion but has not yet encountered any.

Neighbor's Perspective

  • πŸ‘ A neighbor, Mark, expressed well wishes for the mayor, stating that 'if he succeeds, we all succeed' and agreeing with the mayor's stated goals for change.
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