What challenges await Mamdani?
Zohran Mamdani, who took office as mayor of New York City in early 2026, has promised to lower the cost of living, provide universal childcare, provide free bus service and strengthen public safety. But he faces major challenges in implementing these promises — financing the promises, securing state approval, managing relations with the White House, regaining business confidence and ensuring crime and public safety. Analysts say his success or failure in New York will ultimately depend on how safe and stable people can live.
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