Overview
- Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani unveiled a transition team led by executive director Elana Leopold with co-chairs Maria Torres-Springer, Lina Khan, Grace Bonilla, and Melanie Hartzog.
- His team opened a resume portal welcoming applicants across fields such as public safety, transportation, health, economic development, arts and culture, and youth and education.
- President Donald Trump criticized Mamdani’s victory speech and warned he may limit federal aid, which accounts for roughly 6% of New York City’s budget, according to reporting on city finances.
- Wealthy opponents who backed efforts against Mamdani before the vote are striking a conciliatory tone, with Bill Ackman, Jamie Dimon, and Mike Novogratz signaling willingness to engage.
- Mamdani’s campaign reported nearly 3 million doors knocked and over a million votes, and he continues to press proposals including a rent freeze, fare-free buses, universal childcare, and city-run grocery stores.