The Upper East Siders who can’t wait to meet Zohran Mamdani

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The tony Upper East Side may not be the friendliest neighborhood for Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, but an assortment of locals say they’re are ready to welcome their soon-to-be new neighbor.

Just a few blocks away from Gracie Mansion, the owner of Punjabi Junction said she can’t wait to serve the neighborhood’s high-profile transplant from Astoria, Queens…

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