Watch: Mamdani dives into pool with suits on, breaks dress code to kick off summer in NYC | TheBriefWire
Watch: Mamdani dives into pool with suits on, breaks dress code to kick off summer in NYC
Published 28 June 2026 ยท us
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has revived a decade-old tradition by taking a ceremonial plunge into a public pool, marking the start of the
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has revived a decade-old tradition by taking a ceremonial plunge into a public pool, marking the start of the summer swimming season. Dressed in a full suit and tie, Mamdani's dive into the Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem also celebrated 90 years of public swimming in the city, a legacy initiated by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.
Published: June 28, 2026 โข 9:31 AM IST ยท Updated: June 28, 2026 โข 10:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has revived a decade-old tradition by taking a ceremonial plunge into a public pool, marking the start of the summer swimming season.
Dressed in a full suit and tie, Mamdani's dive into the Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem also celebrated 90 years of public swimming in the city, a legacy initiated by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia.