Mamdani Receives Warm Fifth Avenue Welcome at Puerto Rican Day Parade — Days After Puerto Rican Heritage Group Said Gracie Mansion Reception Was Dropped

Mayor Mamdani marched in the Puerto Rican Day Parade on Fifth Avenue Sunday Jun 14 to a warm welcome, weeks after the Puerto Rican heritage group said its Gracie Mansion reception had been dropped from the calendar (separate controversy).

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