Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: Good evening, familia! ¡Qué lo qué! It is an honor to welcome our Dominican community in New York City right here to the people's house of Gracie Mansion. Thank you for being here today. Before we begin, I want to take a moment to remember Dr. Johanna Fernandez, a Bronx-born daughter.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani: Good evening, familia! ¡Qué lo qué! It is an honor to welcome our Dominican community in New York City right here to the people's house of Gracie Mansion. Thank you for being here today. Before we begin, I want to take a moment to remember Dr. Johanna Fernandez, a Bronx-born daughter.
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