NYC NOW Evening Roundup: NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Unveils Transition Team, and Mayor Adams’ Housing Legacy
Nov 5, 2025
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist focused on affordability and universal child care, reveals his transition team and ambitious plans for NYC. He aims to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and streamline city regulations to support small businesses. WNYC housing reporter David Brand analyzes Mayor Eric Adams’ housing record, highlighting the challenges Mamdani will face. Brand contrasts past zoning reforms with ongoing affordability issues, suggesting the path ahead is fraught with uncertainties but ripe with potential for change.
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Make Day One About Execution
- Spend the transition focused on execution rather than preparation so Day One is actionable.
- Mamdani plans a transition that fills City Hall quickly to enable concrete first-100-day actions on cost-of-living issues.
Reduce Small-Business Red Tape
- Cut burdens on small businesses and streamline permitting to keep them open.
- Mamdani proposes a mom-and-pop czar and cutting fines and fees by 50% to reduce regulatory hurdles.
Map A Timeline For Universal Child Care
- Build a timeline to achieve universal child care and coordinate with state efforts.
- Mamdani commits to universal care for ages six weeks to five years, aligning with the governor's 2026 focus.