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New York This City Belongs To You Zohran Mamdani S Victory Speech

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new york this city belongs to you zohran mamdani s victory speech

Mayor-elect centered affordability and the working people of the city in his speech while emphasizing: ‘Hope is alive’ The sun may have set over our city this evening, but as Eugene Debs once said: “I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity.” For as long as we can remember, the working people of New York have been told by the wealthy and the well-connected that power does not belong in their hands. Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns: these are not hands that have been allowed to hold power. And yet, over the last 12 months, you have dared to reach for something greater. Tonight, against all odds, we have grasped it.

The future is in our hands. My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty. Zohran Mamdani addresses supporters after winning the 2025 NYC mayoral race. Read the transcript here. Luckily for you, we deliver. Subscribe to our blog today.

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Before I begin, let's give a big thank you to the venue's staff who have made this night such a celebration. The sun may have set over our city this evening, but as Eugene Debs once said, “I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity.” For as long as we can remember, the working people of New York have been told by the wealthy and the well connected that power does not belong in their hands. Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery by handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns — these are not hands that have been allowed to hold power. And yet, over the last 12 months, you have dared to reach for something greater. Tonight.

Against all odds, we have grasped it. The future is in our hands. My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty. Read the full transcript of Zohran Mamdani’s powerful and historic victory speech after defeating Andrew Cuomo to become New York City’s next mayor, November 4, 2025. ZOHRAN MAMDANI: Thank you, my friends! The sun may have set over our city this evening.

But as Eugene Debs once said, “I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity.” For as long as we can remember, the working people of New York have been told by the wealthy and the well-connected that power does not belong in their hands. Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns. These are not hands that have been allowed to hold power. And yet over the last 12 months, you have dared to reach for something greater. Tonight, against all odds, we have grasped it.

The future is in our hands. My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty. I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life, but let tonight be the final time I utter his name as we turn the page on a political regime that has been forced... As we turn the page on a politics that abandons the many and answers only to the few. Learn English with Zohran Mamdani. In his 2025 victory speech as New York City’s mayor-elect, Mamdani delivers a powerful message of hope, solidarity, and transformation.

Speaking to working-class communities, immigrants, and volunteers, he outlines his vision for a city where opportunity, dignity, and justice belong to everyone. This speech blends personal stories, bold policies, and stirring language that make it perfect for English learners who want to study real political communication. Access the full speech in an easy-to-read PDF format. Listen and download clear, high-quality MP3 recordings. Includes vocabulary and grammar practice. Thank you, my friends.

The sun may have set over our city this evening, but as Eugene Debs once said, “I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity.” For as long as we can remember,... Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns. These are not hands that have been allowed to hold power. And yet over the last 12 months, you have dared to reach for something greater. Tonight, against all odds, we have grasped it. The future is in our hands.

Thank you, my friends. The sun may have set over our city this evening, but as Eugene Debs once said, “I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity.” For as long as we can remember, the working people of New York have been told by the wealthy and the well-connected that power does not belong in their hands. Fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handlebars, knuckles scarred with kitchen burns: These are not hands that have been allowed to hold power. And yet, over the last 12 months, you have dared to reach for something greater. Tonight, against all odds, we have grasped it.

The future is in our hands. My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty. I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life. But let tonight be the final time I utter his name, as we turn the page on a politics that abandons the many and answers only to the few. New York, tonight you have delivered. A mandate for change.

A mandate for a new kind of politics. A mandate for a city we can afford. And a mandate for a government that delivers exactly that.

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