Mamdani asks for donations to help raise $4 million for transition expenses
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani took to social media Tuesday to ask supporters for donations to help fund his transition. He said he's trying to raise $4 million.
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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani took to social media Tuesday to ask supporters for donations to help fund his transition. He said he's trying to raise $4 million.
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