Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani has announced his first two key hires, which include Bill de Blasio administration veteran Dean Fuleihan as the new first deputy mayor. Mamdani stated that while there are known challenges, he sees a great opportunity, particularly in delivering on his bold affordability agenda with less than two months until he takes office. A key initial priority will be establishing a strong working relationship with Gov. Kathy Hochul, despite her having recently expressed skepticis

The 'De Blasio on Steroids' Effect: How Zohran Mamdani's Triumph Exposed New York's Deepening Divides Zohran Mamdani's recent electoral triumph in New York City signals a clear shift, highlighted by his controversial branding as "Bill de Blasio on steroids." This victory wasn't uniform; it was overwhelmingly fueled by a highly educated, yet often newer, demographic of New Yorkers. They view Mamdani's radical progressive ideas as fresh solutions to a system they feel failed their urban aspiration