Overview
- With just over 50% and more than one million votes, Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo, who finished just under 42%, in the highest mayoral turnout since 1969.
- After weeks of attacks and defunding threats, President Donald Trump said he would help New York “a little bit,” softening his stance while continuing sharp criticism.
- Mamdani named five women as transition co‑chairs, including former deputy mayor Maria Torres‑Springer, as he prepares to take office on January 1.
- Business leaders who opposed him signaled cautious cooperation, with Bill Ackman offering to help the city despite prior spending against Mamdani and REBNY pledging to work on housing.
- The Anti‑Defamation League said it will track the new administration’s policies and appointments as Mamdani stresses outreach to Jewish New Yorkers and advances an affordability agenda including rent freezes, fare‑free buses, city‑run groceries, and universal childcare.