Overview
- Zohran Mamdani said he will reach out to the White House before Jan. 1, calling the relationship critical to New York City's success.
- He said he intends to be proactive in trying to dissuade any deployment of ICE agents or National Guard troops to the city.
- President Trump has sharply criticized Mamdani and threatened to limit federal funding, while Mamdani says he is open to cooperation that benefits residents.
- Mamdani named veteran budget official Dean Fuleihan as first deputy mayor and campaign chief Elle Bisgaard-Church as chief of staff.
- Governor Kathy Hochul signaled the state cannot currently back fare-free buses, underscoring the hurdles Mamdani faces on key affordability proposals that require state and MTA support.