""In the coming months, I and my team will build a City Hall capable of delivering on the promises of this campaign," Mamdani, a democratic socialist, said at his first news conference as mayor-elect. "We will form an administration that is equal parts capable and compassionate, driven by integrity and willing to work just as hard as the millions of New Yorkers who call this city home.""
"That transition team will include two former deputy mayors, Maria Torres-Springer and Melanie Hartzog; former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan; and Grace Bonilla, the head of United Way of New York City, a nonprofit focused on low-income residents. Political strategist Elana Leopold will serve as executive director of the team."
"Mamdani said he had not yet heard from Andrew Cuomo since defeating him on Tuesday night in a race that saw the highest turnout for a New York City mayoral election in more than five decades. He said he had spoken by phone with his Republican opponent, Curtis Sliwa."
Zohran Mamdani announced a transition team of experienced officials to guide his move into City Hall. The roster includes former deputy mayors Maria Torres-Springer and Melanie Hartzog, former FTC Chair Lina Khan, and Grace Bonilla of United Way, with Elana Leopold as executive director. Mamdani said the administration will be capable, compassionate, and committed to fulfilling campaign promises. He emphasized shifting from campaigning to governing while facing responsibilities over the city’s police, sanitation and school systems. The campaign pledged major initiatives such as free child care, free city bus service, city-run grocery stores, and a new department focused on affordability.
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