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For history-loving travelers, this has been a mixed blessing, as the city-state has gained a reputation for knocking down historic structures for malls with an energy that outstrips Las Vegas.

Mr. Jeffries, who represents Brooklyn, gave his blessing to Mr. Mamdani on Friday, a day before early voting began for the Nov. 5 election.

Across cultures, people often wrestle with whether having lots of money is a blessing, a burden or a moral problem.

Analysts say that bodes well for the combination receiving a blessing from the administration.

"We come together to bless a young expectant mother, we wish her lots of good health," she says.