Mamdani quotes beloved 90s comedy when asked about New York’s bid for huge sporting event (opens original article in a new tab)

New York State formed a committee to explore a 2042 Winter Olympics bid, with the mayor referencing the film Cool Runnings during discussions.

• New York State established an exploratory committee to evaluate a potential 2042 Winter Olympics bid
• Mayor Zohran Mamdani referenced the 1993 film Cool Runnings during a press conference about the bid
• The film is based on the true story of the Jamaican Bobsled team's 1988 Winter Olympics participation