Posted inEconomy
Mamdani’s ‘Economic Justice’ Deputy Wants a Bigger Pie
In a dramatic shift, Deputy Mayor Julie Su says progressive policies will lift New York City’s economy.
Mamdani Appointments
Posted inJails and Prisons
Mamdani’s New ‘Rikers Czar’ Helped Design Plan to Close Jail Complex
Dana Kaplan will be the mayor’s point person on opening new jails to replace crumbling facilities on Rikers Island, sources told THE CITY.
Posted inCity Government
Mamdani’s Sanitation Pick Is a Kathryn Garcia Protége
The mayor is expected to officially announce his choice for commissioner later this week.
Posted inCity Government, Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani Names Former Biden Official as Environmental Protection Commissioner
Lisa Garcia, a veteran of the federal EPA and an outspoken critic of President Trump, will succeed Rohit Aggarwala. The mayor also appointed new leaders to the Department of Probation and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services.
Posted inParks, Zohran Mamdani
Mamdani Appoints New Parks Commissioner as First Budget Looms
Tricia Shimamura will take the helm at the Parks Department, which Mamdani pledged to boost funding for during his campaign.
Posted inCity Hall
Mamdani Says He Will Review Chief Diversity Officer’s Performance at the MTA
The mayor responds to a CITY investigation revealing that Michael Garner had overseen a unit rebuked by the MTA’s inspector general for inflated performance numbers.
Posted inEducation
Zohran Mamdani to Tap Kamar Samuels as NYC Schools Chancellor
Currently superintendent of the Upper West Hide and Harlem's District 3, Samuels is known for his leadership on school integration and mergers.
Posted inZohran Mamdani
Mamdani Builds Team with Fresh and Familiar Faces. Here’s Who’s On Board
THE CITY is tracking key administration leaders moving into City Hall as a new mayor takes charge.
Posted inCity Hall
Mamdani Taps Union Leader as Liaison to State and Federal Governments
Jahmila Edwards will head the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, a crucial role as Mamdani tries to make good on campaign promises that will need buy-in from Albany and Washington.
Posted inCity Hall
Mamdani Taps De Blasio Vet for First Deputy Mayor
The mayor-elect also named his top advisor Elle Bisgaard-Church as Chief of Staff.