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Mayor-Elect Mamdani Serves Thanksgiving Meals With Sharpton in Harlem

He cast the visit as an early pledge to focus City Hall on a dignified, affordable life for New Yorkers.

Overview

  • At Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network House of Justice, Zohran Mamdani joined community members to distribute Thanksgiving meals in Harlem.
  • Attorney General Letitia James made her first public appearance since her indictment was dismissed, joining the event alongside filmmaker Spike Lee.
  • Mamdani told attendees that in a little more than a month his administration will prioritize making life in New York dignified and affordable for residents.
  • Sharpton noted the holiday meal serves people from homeless shelters as well as seniors who may not have relatives to share the day with.
  • The Bowery Mission marked its 146th Thanksgiving and said it expected to serve up to 1,500 meals at its Bowery location, with additional service at other sites.