Mamdani announces veteran transition team as he makes plans to carry out an ambitious agenda for NYC

NEW YORK — Fresh off his historic victory in New York City’s mayoral election , Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday announced a slate of seasoned officials to help lead his transition to City Hall, offering an early glimpse at how he intends to turn his ambitious campaign promises into reality. “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 the officials would help steer his transition as he adapts froWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times