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13,000 Rally for Unity Against Billionaire Politics in NYC

10/28/2025

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The "NYC Is Not For Sale" rally drew 13,000 attendees, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).
The event energized a diverse crowd, notably Gen Z participants.
Mamdani emphasized unity and diversity as NYC's strengths.
Sanders criticized billionaire influence in politics and urged support for Mamdani.
Mamdani closed the rally by saying, "Our work has only just begun. On 4 November 2025 we set ourselves free."

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Story summary

The "NYC Is Not For Sale" rally drew 13,000 attendees, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).
The event energized a diverse crowd, notably Gen Z participants.
Mamdani emphasized unity and diversity as NYC's strengths.
Sanders criticized billionaire influence in politics and urged support for Mamdani.
Mamdani closed the rally by saying, "Our work has only just begun. On 4 November 2025 we set ourselves free."