Zohran Mamdani doesn’t recognize this famous New Yorker in quiz about famous Gotham songs
He’s not in a “New York State of Mind.”
Zohran Mamdani didn’t recognize Billy Joel’s beloved 1976 rock tribute to the Big Apple during a quiz about famous New York City tunes.
The 33-year-old posted on Instagram Thursday.

Mamdani correctly named hits by Jay-Z, The Strokes, Mobb Deep and others — but when the opening piano number in Billy Joel’s hit “New York State of Mind” began, he looked stumped.
“You know, as a politician, I think it’s important to be honest…” Mamdani said, explaining he doesn’t recognize the song.