What Has Zohran Mamdani Done So Far In Office?

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When Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the 111th Mayor of New York City on Jan. 1, 2026, he entered office with a clear mandate: tackle affordability, restore trust in government, and reimagine how the city serves working people. A self-described Democratic Socialist, Mamdani has spent his first weeks moving quickly on housing, transportation, fiscal policy, and structural reform, while signaling a sharp break from the previous administration.