New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced the leadership of his transition team, promising to form a “capable and compassionate” administration to lead the city and turn his election platform into policies.Mamdani said in brief remarks on Wednesday that he is moving from the “poetry” of campaigning to the “beautiful prose of governing”.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“In the coming months, I and my team will build a city hall capable of delivering on the promises of this campaign,” he said.“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.”Mamdani said his all-women transition team would be led by four co-chairs, including the former chief of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Lina Khan, who is a prominent antitrust advocate.On Tuesday, the 34-year-old democratic socialist had defeated former Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo, who was backed by President Donald Trump, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa to become the city’s first Muslim mayor.He is set to take office on January 1, 2026.The New York race had implications well beyond the city itself. It was seen as a reflection of the battle between progressive Democrats and the centrist, pro-Israel old guard of the party.Mamdani’s campaign focused on affordability, promising to expand social programmes to help struggling families.His plans include waiving fares for public buses, freezing rents for government-subsidised homes, and providing free childcare to residents. Advertisement Mamdani’s agenda will require working with state l …
