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4. NYC tradition

Sun Jun 28, 2026, 01:07 PM

20 hrs ago

https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/topstories/why-did-new-york-mayor-zohran-mamdani-jump-into-a-public-pool-fully-clothed-breaking-the-pool-dress-code-tradition-explained/ar-AA26I9JY

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First mayoral plunge in more than a decade

Mamdani became the first New York City mayor since 2013 to participate in the annual pool-opening tradition. The ritual had not been observed during the administrations of Eric Adams and Bill de Blasio, with Michael Bloomberg being the last mayor to take part.
Earlier this year, Mamdani had indicated that he "may commit" to reviving the tradition when asked about it by City reporter Katie Honan.

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I love this man orangecrush 21 hrs ago #1

To be fair AdamGG 21 hrs ago #2

What a wonderfully fun way to lead! Bumbles 21 hrs ago #3

NYC tradition cbabe 20 hrs ago #4

Mamdani angrychair 20 hrs ago #5

I can picture him having a hydrant opened and running through, BidenRocks 20 hrs ago #6

I wonder if his phone and stuff were still in a pocket? Figarosmom 20 hrs ago #7