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Mamdani Speaks Mandarin to Promote Broadway, and Gets Good Reviews

New York Times Sunday 16 August 2026, 23:38 UTC By Grace Ashford 1 min read
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani released videos in three languages to highlight a program that offers free theater tickets to high school students. His Mandarin earned some praise.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani released videos in three languages to highlight a program that offers free theater tickets to high school students. His Mandarin earned some praise.
Mamdani (PERSON) Broadway (LOCATION) Zohran Mamdani (PERSON)
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