Tag: South Asian cuisine
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Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Mayor Run Begins With South Asian Feast and Chai
First Steps in the Big Apple’s Political Kitchen When a political campaign begins, the imagery often matters as much as the platform. For Zohran Mamdani, the early chapter of his NYC mayoral journey was written not in a debate hall or a crowded rally, but over a table set with Nepalese delicacies in Jackson Heights,…
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Zohran Mamdani Opens NYC Mayoral Run with South Asian Feast and Politically Charged Lunch
Kickoff moment: a culturally rich start to a NYC mayoral bid Zohran Mamdani, a fresh voice in New York City politics, began his mayoral journey with a symbolic nod to the city’s diverse neighborhoods. In a low-key yet meaningful scene, Mamdani shared a plate of momos and chai with fellow progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at…
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Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Mayoral Journey Begins with a South Asian Feast
Zoohran Mamdani Opens NYC Mayoral Bid with a South Asian Feast The freshly-elected NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani made a bold and culturally rich statement to start his campaign, sharing a plate of momos and chai with fellow politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a bustling Nepalese restaurant in Jackson Heights, Queens. The informal luncheon was more…