{"id":80066,"date":"2025-07-21T07:34:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T07:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/80066\/"},"modified":"2025-07-21T07:34:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T07:34:11","slug":"zohran-mamdani-taking-a-break-from-nyc-mayoral-race-to-reconnect-with-roots-in-uganda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/80066\/","title":{"rendered":"Zohran Mamdani taking a break from NYC Mayoral race to reconnect with roots in Uganda"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ByEyewitness News  <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7ny.com\/17219612\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"WABC logo\" class=\"awXxV NDJZt sJeUN IJwXl CfkUa EknAv NwgWd \" data-testid=\"prism-image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/origin-wabc.png\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Monday, July 21, 2025 3:42AM<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"Zohran Mamdani taking a break from NYC Mayoral race to reconnect with roots in Uganda\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Democrat Zohran Mamdani is taking a break from the race for New York City mayor to reconnect with his roots in the African country of Uganda.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">NEW YORK (WABC) &#8212; Democrat Zohran Mamdani is taking a break from the race for New York City mayor to reconnect with his roots in the African country of Uganda.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">He made the announcement Sunday in an online video.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Mamdani was born in Uganda&#8217;s capital, Kampala. He says he and his wife will call on old friends and family until the end of the month. Then, Mamdani insists he&#8217;ll gear up the campaign while recognizing that his trip may draw public scrutiny.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Mamdani&#8217;s trip is already drawing fire from incumbent Eric Adams. He insists he is busy showing his ability to work as mayor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Meanwhile, Andrew Cuomo is alos traveling. He is hitting towns around the state to highlight his independent run.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<br class=\" \"\/>*<strong class=\"vtkaO \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7ny.com\/newsletters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Get Eyewitness News Delivered<\/a><\/strong> <br class=\" \"\/>* <strong class=\"vtkaO \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7ny.com\/new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">More New York City news<\/a><\/strong><br class=\" \"\/>* <strong class=\"vtkaO \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/7ny.tv\/submitnewstip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Send us a news tip<\/a><\/strong><br class=\" \"\/>* <strong class=\"vtkaO \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc7ny.com\/apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts<\/a><\/strong> <br class=\" \"\/>*<strong class=\"vtkaO \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrlIS7z20CnVaCrMvdkig_g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Follow us on YouTube<\/a><\/strong> <br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? 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