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Zohran Mamdani has bold promises. Can he deliver as New York City mayor?

Zohran Mamdani has promised to transform New York City government when he becomes mayor. Can he do it? Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, already faces intense scrutiny, even before taking office in one of the country's most scrutinized political jobs. Republicans have cast him as a liberal boogeyman. Some of his fellow Democrats have deemed him too far left. Progressives are closely watching for any signs of him shifting toward the center. On Jan. 1, he will assume control of America's biggest city under that harsh spotlight, with the country watching to see if he can pull off the big promises that vaulted him to office and handle the everyday duties of the job. All while skeptics call out his every stumble. For Mamdani, starting off strong is key, said George Arzt, a veteran Democratic political consultant in New York who worked for former Mayor Ed Koch. He's got to use the first 100 days of the administration to show people he can govern, he said. You've got to set a .

Mamdani revamps hiring after old antisemitic remarks prompt aide to quit

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he did not know about the antisemitic posts and would not have hired the woman who made them if he had

Manhattan rents surge on affordability concerns; Mamdani effect dismissed

The rental market usually cools in October and November as New Yorkers move into the holiday season. However, this year, the new leasing activity in Manhattan surged compared with the previous year

Mamdani tells immigrants in NYC about their right not to comply with ICE

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani posted a video to social media on Sunday explaining immigrants' right to refuse to speak to or comply with agents from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, days after federal agents carried out a raid in Manhattan. In the video, Mamdani vowed to protect the city's 3 million immigrants, saying, We can all stand up to ICE if you know your rights. He explained that people in the US can chose not to speak to federal immigration agents, film them without interfering and refuse their requests to enter private spaces. ICE agents cannot enter spaces like a home, school or private area of a workplace without a judicial warrant signed by a judge, Mamdani said. "ICE is legally allowed to lie to you, but you have the right to remain silent. If you're being detained, you may always ask, Am I free to go?' repeatedly until they answer you," said Mamdani, who will be sworn in as mayor on Jan 1. His comments came a week after demonstrators gathered as ICE

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Very productive meeting: Trump praises Zohran Mamdani in warm welcome

US President Donald Trump said he had a "very productive meeting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and expressed confidence "he can do a very good job, as the two adopted a mutually warm tone after months of engaging in bitter rhetoric against each other. Mamdani flew to Washington DC for his first meeting with Trump in the White House Friday. Trump said he enjoyed the meeting, which he described as great. We've just had a great meeting, a really good, very productive meeting. We have one thing in common, we want this city of ours that we love to do very well. I wanted to congratulate the Mayor. He really ran an incredible race against a lot of smart people, starting with the early primariesand he beat them easily, Trump said in the Oval Office, as Mamdani stood next to him. When asked if he would feel comfortable living in New York City under a Mamdani administration, Trump responded emphatically, Yeah, I would, especially after the meeting. Absolutely. He added that t

Mamdani willing to work with Trump on policies that benefit New Yorkers

Mamdani, said, 'I have many disagreements with the President, I believe that we should be relentless, pursue all avenues and all meetings that can make our city affordable for every single New Yorker'

Trump to meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Nov 21 at White House

Zohran Mamdani on Monday (local time) said that he hopes to meet Trump to find ways the political opposites can work together on the central focus of his winning campaign: affordability

For conservative media, Zohran Mamdani quickly becomes attack target

New York City's incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, hasn't taken office yet. But he's already the new avatar of evil for conservative media figures. He's been called downright sinister and incompatible with America. His labels include commie, Marxist, jihadist sympathizer and seething leftist. Fox News' Laura Ingraham warned her viewers not to be fooled by smiling socialists who rule like Soviet tyrants. A New York Post post-election cover that depicted Mamdani holding aloft the Soviet Union's hammer and sickle symbol sold out on newsstands by noon and was offered on e-Bay for $75. By the end of the day, the Post was selling baby onesies and commemorative plates emblazoned with the cover. Already, conservative outlets see Mamdani joining Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton as someone guaranteed to make their audiences' blood boil. And by doing so, they can help Republicans in the midterm elections. It's very clear that he's going to be the No. 1 target of right-w

NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani hopes to meet with Trump to discuss affordability

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Monday that he hopes to meet with President Donald Trump to find ways the political polar opposites can work together on the central focus of his winning campaign: affordability. At an appearance at a food pantry in the Bronx, the Democrat confirmed that his team had reached out to the White House to set up a possible sit-down. Trump told reporters Sunday night that he planned meet with Mamdani, saying we'll work something out as he prepared to fly back to Washington after spending the weekend in Florida. Mamdani said the overture reflected his commitment to meet with anyone who could help address the city's most pressing needs, including controlling soaring costs. The president ran a campaign where he spoke about a promise to deliver cheaper groceries, a promise to reduce the cost of living," the mayor-elect said after visiting Part of the Solution, or POTS. We are seeing his actions and that of his administration in Washington leadi

Trump to meet Mamdani soon? US President says 'we'll work something out'

US President Donald Trump signalled that he may meet NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, softening months of sharp attacks, even as the White House reviews federal funds that support the city

NYC will turn into Mumbai: Real estate billionaire after Mamdani's victory

After Mamdani won the New York City mayor election on November 4, he vowed to immediately begin working to fulfil his campaign promises, which included a rent freeze in rent-stabilised apartments

Mamdani's mayoral campaign drew inspiration from Bollywood to bodegas

The vivid blue campaign signs with bold orange lettering were impossible to miss as Zohran Mamdani made his historic and improbable run for New York City mayor this summer. On storefront windows and telephone poles from Queens to the Bronx, the Zohran for New York City signs stood out from the standard red, white and blue campaign fodder. The lettering was seen by many as an intentional reference to old-school Bollywood posters a subtle nod to Mamdani's Indian heritage. But Aneesh Bhoopathy, the Philadelphia-based graphic designer behind the visuals, said the campaign also drew from the vibrant primary colours that help bodegas, yellow cabs, hot dog vendors and other small businesses stand out amid the city bustle. The stylised font with its drop shadow effect and vintage comic book look was meant to evoke the old school, hand-painted signs that can still be found in some neighbourhoods, he said. Succinctly, it's New York, said Bhoopathy, who previously lived in New York and hel

New York, a city of immigrants: Zohran Mamdani's immigration stance decoded

New York City's first Muslim mayor vows to protect immigrants, defy federal ICE enforcement, and keep the city a sanctuary, setting up an early confrontation with the Trump administration

'He should be nice to Washington': Trump reacts to Mamdani's victory speech

Donald Trump criticised New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's 'angry' victory speech, where the latter openly taunted the US President