EMPIRE STATE OF MIND (NYC HISTORY)
What was New York City originally called when it was settled by the Dutch?
New AmsterDAMNNNNN
What is Mamdani's wife's name
Rama Duwaji
Turkey
This Italian-American crime syndicate had a major influence over NYC politics, labor unions, and illegal rackets in the 20th century
Mafia
NYC is also known as the Big Apple, while this city is where Panera Bread started
St. Louis
Which NYC mayor served three terms in the 1930s and 40s
LaGuardia
What movie did Mama Mamdani direct starring Denzel Washington
(Hint- it is not Don't Mess With The Zohan)
Mississippi Masala
What health lifestyle did Adams famously promote after his diabetes diagnosis?
Vegan / plant-based
This scandal involved NYC landlords illegally raising rents and evicting tenants despite rent stabilization laws
Rent-gouging/ eviction scandal
NYC is known for long lines outside pizzerias, while this city is known for deep dish option
Chicago
What NYC neighborhood was once called the "Five Points" and known for crime in the 1800s?
LES
Young Cardamom / Mr. Cardamom
What slogan did Adams use heavily during his mayoral campaign?
"Get Stuff Done"
This former NYC mayor faced investigations for campaign finance violations and a real estate conflict of interest
Bloomberg
or Giuliani
New Haven, CT
What was Times Square originally called before it was renamed in 1904?
Longacre Square
Name ONE neighborhood in Mamdani's district
Astoria, LIC, Sunnyside
Adams won the Democratic mayoral primary in 2021 using this voting system
Ranked-choice voting
This pop star famously got arrested outside a NYC club in 2004, sparking endless tabloid drama
Hint- she did it again
Britney Spears
NYC is home to the MLB Subway Series, while these cities may as well have lack of public transit series
Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco
What year did the 5 boroughs officially consolidate into New York City
1898
2020
Eric Adams is fond of saying "All my haters become my waiters when i sit down at the table of" this
Success
This 1911 NYC factory disaster exposed poor working conditions and led to major labor reforms
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
The French gifted NYC the Statue of Liberty while this city comes from the French word "wooded river"
Boise, Idaho
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