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Obama, Mamdani Sing with Bronx Kids

19 April 2026 · 4 sources

Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made their first joint appearance at a Bronx child care center, singing "Wheels on the Bus" with preschoolers. Their playful interaction highlighted Mamdani's vision for giving New York's youngest residents the strongest start possible. This lighthearted event also marked a new chapter in collaboration between the two leaders, promising future efforts focused on early childhood development.

Sources (4)

Barack Obama und Zohran Mamdani singen Kinderlied »Wheels on the Bus« in New York Spiegel Online 19 Apr 2026, 11:28
Watch: Obama and Mamdani sing with children in New York BBC News - Top Stories 19 Apr 2026, 11:19
Watch: Obama and NYC mayor sing Wheels on the Bus to children The Independent 19 Apr 2026, 09:13
Obama, Mamdani sing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ with Bronx kids during first joint appearance: video FOX News 19 Apr 2026, 01:17

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