VIDEO: ZOHRAN MAMDANI'S VICTORY SPEECH IN NEW YORK CITY
https://www.youtube.com/live/QrXniear5aE?si=H7uO4j_iOhLDaO5h via @YouTube
Zohran Mamdani celebrates his historic victory as New York City's first immigrant mayor, highlighting a bold vision for affordable living, unity across communities, and transformative leadership for the city's future.
Detailed Summary for [Watch Live: Zohran Mamdani Wins New York Mayor’s Race](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrXniear5aE&t=2094s) by [Monica](https://monica.im)
[00:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrXniear5aE&t=2094s&t=0) Zohran Mamdani reflects on his successful campaign for New York Mayor, expressing gratitude and emphasizing the importance of unity among citizens.
- Mamdani thanks key supporters including Mayor Bloomberg and Governor Patterson, acknowledging the vital role of unions.}
- He celebrates the campaign as a significant fight for the future of the Democratic Party and the city.}
- Mamdani highlights the record voter turnout in the municipal election, showcasing the engagement of New Yorkers.}
- He emphasizes the need for a job-focused economy and supports law enforcement while promoting diversity and tolerance.}
[07:59](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrXniear5aE&t=2094s&t=479.199) The video captures the energetic and passionate atmosphere of Zohran Mamdani's victory speech in the New York Mayor's race, emphasizing the recurring theme of 'heat' as a metaphor for the city's vibrancy and the urgency of political change.
- The speaker emphasizes the intensity and energy of the city, repeatedly mentioning 'heat' to convey a sense of urgency and liveliness.}
- The speaker asserts pride in New York City, urging the audience to remember the city's essence and the importance of their engagement.}
- Questions are raised about the motivations behind political actions, particularly focusing on the need for change and the significance of addressing the community's needs.}
- The repeated mention of 'heat' underscores a call for action and a reminder of the passionate spirit that drives the city's populace.}
[15:53](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrXniear5aE&t=2094s&t=953.519) Zohran Mamdani's victory speech is filled with enthusiasm and gratitude, as he addresses the crowd and highlights the importance of their support.
- Mamdani greets the audience warmly, setting a positive tone for his speech.}
- He expresses appreciation for everyone who contributed to making the event successful.}
- The speech emphasizes the need for unity and action among the supporters.}
- Mamdani reflects on the challenges ahead and the collective effort needed to address them.}
[23:41](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrXniear5aE&t=2094s&t=1421.99) Zohran Mamdani expresses gratitude to supporters and reflects on the campaign's journey as he approaches the stage to celebrate his victory in the New York Mayor's race.
- Mamdani begins by thanking the venue staff for their efforts in making the night a celebration.}
- He acknowledges the early endorsers of his campaign, emphasizing their role in building the movement.}
- Mamdani highlights the solidarity with organized labor throughout the campaign, expressing gratitude for their support.}
- He thanks his campaign staff for their dedication and sacrifices made during the campaign.}
[31:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrXniear5aE&t=2094s&t=1895.909) Zohran Mamdani emphasizes the importance of community engagement and volunteer leadership in his campaign, highlighting the bravery required to connect with strangers and the collective effort that shaped his victory.
- Mamdani discusses the bravery involved in door knocking and engaging with strangers about their lives.}
- He expresses the belief that politics is for everyone, emphasizing that the campaign belongs to the community.}
- Mamdani acknowledges the significant role of volunteer field leads who inspired new canvassers and maintained momentum in the campaign.}
- He highlights the transformative impact of leadership, stating it's about stepping into the unknown rather than having all the answers.}
- Mamdani shares impressive statistics about volunteer efforts, showcasing the scale of community involvement in the campaign.}
[39:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrXniear5aE&t=2094s&t=2371.19) Zohran Mamdani expresses gratitude and emphasizes the importance of community in his victory speech as the new mayor of New York City.
- Mamdani announces his upcoming swearing-in as mayor, attributing his success to the support of the community.}
- He thanks the younger generation of New Yorkers for believing in a better future and highlights the need for a government that listens to its people.}
- Mamdani acknowledges underrepresented communities in his campaign, showing appreciation for their contributions and struggles.}
- He emphasizes that New York City belongs to all its residents, reinforcing the idea of shared democracy and community ownership.}
- Mamdani shares personal stories of New Yorkers facing challenges, illustrating the campaign's focus on real people and their struggles.}
[47:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrXniear5aE&t=2094s&t=2848.23) Zohran Mamdani's victory marks a significant transition for New York, as he emphasizes a bold vision for the city's future, focusing on tackling pressing issues like the cost of living, education, and community safety.
- Mamdani reflects on the historical significance of this moment, indicating a transition from the old to the new.}
- He outlines a bold agenda aimed at addressing the cost of living crisis, including freezing rents and expanding public services.}
- Mamdani emphasizes a commitment to relentless improvement in education and public safety, promising to hire more teachers and enhance community safety efforts.}
- He concludes by rejecting division and hate, advocating for unity and excellence in governance.}
[55:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrXniear5aE&t=2094s&t=3316.39) Zohran Mamdani emphasizes the importance of immigrants in New York City, asserting that the city is built and powered by them. He expresses determination to lead the city with high expectations and a commitment to inclusivity, while also challenging conventional norms in politics.
- Mamdani celebrates New York as a city built and led by immigrants.}
- He addresses President Trump, asserting unity among immigrants against any challenges.}
- Mamdani critiques the Democratic party's past caution and mediocrity, calling for a bold new path.}
- He emphasizes that the greatness of his leadership will be felt by everyday people, particularly in terms of housing stability.}
Mamdani's Speech In Full
Thank you, my friends. Tonight, we made history. In the words of Nelson Mandela, 'It always seems impossible until it is done.' My friends, we have done it. I will be your Democratic nominee for the mayor of New York City.
An hour ago, I spoke with Andrew Cuomo about the need to bring this city, about the need to bring this city together, as he called me to concede the race. And I want to thank Brad Lander, who did exactly that. Together, we have shown the power of the politics of the future, one of partnership and of sincerity.
Today, eight months after launching this campaign with the vision of a city that every New Yorker could afford, we have won.
We as a model for the Democratic Party, a party where we fight for working people with no apology. A life of dignity should not be reserved for a fortunate few. It should be one that city government guarantees for each and every New Yorker. If this campaign has demonstrated anything to the world, it is that our dreams can become reality. Dreaming demands hope and when I think of hope, I think of the unprecedented coalition of New Yorkers that we have built.
For this is not my victory, this is ours. It is the victory of the Bangladeshi auntie who knocked on door after door until her feet throbbed and her knuckles ached. It is the victory of the 18-year-old who voted in their first ever election and it is the victory of the Gambian uncle who finally saw himself and his struggle in a campaign for the city that he calls home. Dreaming demands solidarity and when I look out at this room and out onto the midnight skyline, that is what I see.
Canvass launches that continued in the pouring rain, children who called parents, strangers who care about those they will never meet, a New York that believes in each other and in itself. This is solidarity and it defines our victory and above all, dreaming demands work.
Last Friday night, as the sun began to drop in the sky, I set off on a 13-mile walk from the northernmost tip of Manhattan to the base of the island. We began in Inwood, where music played and neighbors set out dominoes on the sidewalk. It was 7 p.m. The weekend had arrived. For most people, the time for work was over. But this is New York, where the work never ends. Waiters carried plates on 181st Street, conductors drove the subways that rattled high above 125th and world-class musicians tuned instruments as we passed Lincoln Square. By the time we made it downtown, a crowd marched behind us. a living embodiment of the energy and purpose that defines this campaign.
Still, long past midnight, New York worked. Garbage trucks weaved through empty streets, fishmongers carried in tomorrow's wares and when we finally arrived at the Battery at 2:20 a.m. in the morning, the workers who run the Staten Island Ferry were on the job too, just as they are every hour of the day every day of the week. Each of these New Yorkers carried a dream with them that night as they labored just as each of us dreams of a New York that is more hopeful and affordable for all and we have worked hard for our dream.
This has been a historically contentious race. One that has filled our airwaves with millions in smears and slander.
I hope, I hope now that this primary has come to an end, I can introduce myself once more. Not as you've seen me in a 30-second ad or in a mailer in your mailbox, but as how I will lead as your mayor.
I will be the mayor for every New Yorker, whether you voted for me, for Governor Cuomo, or felt too disillusioned by a long-broken political system to vote at all. I will fight for a city that works for you, that is affordable for you, that is safe for you, I will work to be a mayor you will be proud to call your own. I cannot promise that you will always agree with me, but I will never hide from you. If you are hurting, I will try to heal. If you feel misunderstood, I will strive to understand. Your concerns will always be mine, and I will put your hopes before my own.
And I know that those hopes extend beyond our five boroughs there are millions of New Yorkers who have strong feelings about what happens overseas. I am one of them. And while I will not abandon my beliefs or my commitments grounded in a demand for equality, for humanity, for all those who walk this earth, you have my word to reach further, to understand the perspectives of those with whom I disagree and to wrestle deeply with those disagreements.
Let me close with this: in these dark times, I know that it is harder than ever to keep faith in our democracy. It has been attacked by billionaires and their big spending, by elected officials who care more about self-enrichment than the public trust and by authoritarian leaders who rule through fear. But above all, our democracy has been attacked from within.
For too long, New Yorkers have strained to find a leader who represents us, who puts us first, and we have been betrayed time and again. After so many disappointments, the heart hardens. Belief becomes elusive. And when we no longer believe in our democracy, it only becomes easier for people like Donald Trump to convince us of his worth. For billionaires to convince us that they must always lead.
As FDR said, democracy has disappeared in several other great nations, not because the people dislike democracy but because they have grown tired of unemployment and insecurity, of seeing their children hungry while they sat helpless in the face of government confusion and weakness. In desperation, they chose to sacrifice liberty in the hope of getting something to eat. New York, if we have made one thing clear over these past months it is that we need not choose between the two.
We can be free and we can be fair. We can demand what we deserve and together we have built a movement where everyday New Yorkers recognize themselves in our vision of democracy. Every new voter registered, that is faith renewed. Every voter who traveled through withering heat to the polls, that is faith renewed. And every New Yorker who sees solutions to the daily challenges they face in this campaign, that is faith renewed. Together New York, we have renewed our democracy. We have given our city permission to believe again. And I pledge to you that we will remake this great city not in my image but in the image of every New Yorker who has only known struggle. In our New York, the power belongs to the people.
And as I thank the people that are here with me today and as I thank the incredible leaders who have long fought for those people, who are here across this crowd and across these five boroughs and standing next to me in the attorney general of this city, in the public advocate of this city and our Congresswoman Lydia Velasquez and our Comptroller Brad Lander and in every single person who believed in this campaign long before it was easy to do so. And you believed when it was difficult. We dreamt in the night and we are now building in the dawn.
That new day, the one that we have yearned for, the one that we have struggled for, the one that we have knocked for, have texted for, have called for, the one that we have obsessed over. That new day is finally here. And it is here because you have delivered. Thank you.
And as I thank you, I must thank those who brought me into this world. I must thank my mother and my father, Mira and Mahmood. And I must thank my incredible wife.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
Now let us lead this city into one that is affordable for each and every New Yorker.
