Zohran Mamdani jumps into NYC pool to kick off summer tradition
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani kicked off New York City's summer pool season by jumping into an East Harlem pool, joining dozens of children in the plunge.
- Despite pool rules requiring swimmers to wear bathing suits, Mamdani jumped in fully suited and kept his black socks on.
- The mayor committed to the leap after being prompted by a reporter, reviving a tradition last performed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg, with predecessors Bill de Blasio and Eric Adams opting out.
- Mamdani had initially been noncommittal about participating but confirmed his jump shortly before the event.
