A weekly summary of Mayor Zohran Mamdani's actions, sourced from the NYC Mayor's Office.
Topics: Health, Policy, Executive Order, Statement.
Mayor Mamdani announced the launch of two new youth clinics at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull and Queens, supported by $4 million from MetroPlusHealth, to provide comprehensive healthcare to young people ages 16 to 25.
Mayor Mamdani announced a ban on hidden hotel fees and unexpected credit card holds in NYC, requiring all-in pricing transparency to protect consumers and ensure fair business practices, effective in one month.
The Mamdani administration issued a final rule banning hotels from charging hidden fees and implementing unexpected credit card holds, effective February 21, 2026.
Mayor Mamdani extends Emergency Executive Order No. 2.2 for five days and mandates a plan to phase out reliance on emergency housing facilities by February 19, 2026.
Mayor Mamdani extends Emergency Executive Order No. 1.2 for five days and mandates the Department of Correction to develop a compliance plan by February 19, 2026.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a statement responding to Governor Hochul's budget proposal, praising investments in early childhood education while criticizing the previous Adams administration's fiscal management and advocating for increased taxes on wealthy corporations.
Topics: Housing, Appointment, Policy, Executive Order, Education.
Mayor Mamdani announced the reactivation of the Just Home Supportive Housing Initiative, reversing the previous administration's efforts to block the project, which will create 83 affordable apartments for vulnerable New Yorkers.
Mayor Mamdani restarted the Just Home supportive housing initiative, reversing the previous administration's opposition, and announced plans to expand supportive housing for justice-involved New Yorkers.
Mayor Mamdani appointed Tricia Shimamura as the new NYC Parks Commissioner, succeeding Iris Rodriguez-Rosa.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Tricia Shimamura as the new NYC Parks Commissioner.
Mayor Mamdani announced a $2.1 million settlement with A&E Realty to address hazardous conditions and tenant harassment across 14 buildings, including mandated repairs and injunctions against harassment.
The Mamdani Administration announced a $2.1 million settlement with A&E Real Estate to address tenant harassment and hazardous conditions across 14 buildings, requiring violation corrections and prohibiting future harassment.
Mayor Mamdani appointed Afua Atta-Mensah as Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice, committing to publish a preliminary citywide racial equity plan within the first 100 days of his administration.
Emergency Executive Order 2.2 extends Emergency Executive Order 2.1 for five days and mandates a plan from the Department of Social Services and the Department of Homeless Services to phase out the use of emergency relief facilities by February 19, 2026.
Mayor Mamdani extends Emergency Executive Order 1.1 for five days and mandates the Department of Correction to develop a compliance plan by February 19, 2026, to address waivers of laws and regulations during the ongoing state of emergency.
Mayor Mamdani appointed Afua Atta-Mensah as Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice, tasking her with publishing a Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan within 100 days.
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is suing Motoclick and its CEO for violating Delivery Worker Laws and warned other delivery apps to comply with worker protections.
Mayor Mamdani announced the opening of 3-K and Pre-K applications for New York City, emphasizing the importance of universal childcare and encouraging families to apply by February 27th.
Mayor Mamdani issued Executive Order 11, directing city agencies to inventory and reduce fees and civil penalties for small businesses, aiming to alleviate financial burdens.
Mayor Mamdani announced the opening of 3-K and Pre-K applications, running until February 27, 2026, and encouraged families to apply through various channels.
Mayor Mamdani signed Executive Order 11, directing city agencies to inventory and cut fees and fines for small businesses to reduce costs and simplify regulations.
Mayor Mamdani nominated Midori Valdivia as Chair of the Taxi and Limousine Commission, emphasizing her experience and vision for empowering drivers.
Mayor Mamdani nominated Midori Valdivia as Chair and Commissioner of the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
Topics: Appointment, Executive Order, Policy, Statement, Transcript.
Mayor Mamdani appointed Rafael Espinal as Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME).
Mayor Mamdani appointed Rafael Espinal as Commissioner of the NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment to support the city's artists and creative economy.
Mayor Mamdani extended Emergency Executive Order 2.1 for five days and mandated a plan to phase out emergency housing facilities by February 19, 2026.
Mayor Mamdani extends Emergency Executive Order No. 1 for five days and mandates the Department of Correction to develop a compliance plan by February 19, 2026.
Mayor Mamdani announced a $4 million commitment to expand access to public bathrooms across NYC by launching an RFP for high-quality modular restrooms to be installed quickly and at a lower cost.
Mayor Mamdani joined the Under the Radar Theater Festival to announce and promote the giveaway of 1,500 free tickets to theater shows across NYC.
Mayor Mamdani participated in a media availability after handing out free tickets to New Yorkers for the "Under the Radar" Theater Festival, emphasizing the importance of accessible art for all residents.
Mayor Mamdani appeared on MS NOW's "The Briefing With Jen Psaki" to discuss New York City becoming the first American city with free universal childcare and to address the administration's immigration policies and a recent ICE shooting.
Mayor Mamdani appeared on CNN, discussing ICE raids, universal childcare plans with Governor Hochul, and federal childcare funding freezes.
Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul announced the launch of free child care for two-year-olds in NYC, alongside investments towards universal child care for New York children under five.
Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul are launching free childcare for two-year-olds in NYC and expanding pre-K access statewide through significant investments.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced senior communications team hires, including Anna Bahr as Communications Director.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Christine Clarke as Chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Simonia Brown as Senior Advisor for Policy and Strategy to advance the Mayor's affordability agenda with state partners.
Mayor Mamdani and Commissioner Tisch announced that New York City experienced its safest year ever for gun violence in 2025, with the fewest shooting incidents and victims in recorded history.
Mayor Mamdani signed two emergency executive orders to bring city agencies into compliance with Board of Corrections' Minimum Standards and city shelter laws, and to develop a plan to implement Local Law 42 banning solitary confinement.
Topics: Executive Order, Appointment, Transportation, Policy, Statement.
Mayor Mamdani extends Emergency Executive Order 904 for five days, limiting the suspension of certain laws for facilities operated by DSS/DHS and requiring a plan to phase out reliance on emergency facilities by February 19, 2026.
Mayor Mamdani extends Emergency Executive Order No. 903 of 2025 for five days and requires the Department of Correction to develop a plan for achieving full compliance with applicable laws and regulations within 45 days.
Mayor Mamdani announced the appointment of Cary Fischer, Natalie Barros, and Andrés Casas as judges, and the reappointment of nine other judges to Criminal and Family Courts.
Mayor Mamdani signed two executive orders to combat junk fees and deceptive subscription practices by establishing a task force and empowering the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) to enforce compliance.
Mayor Mamdani issued Executive Order 10, directing the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to prioritize enforcement against deceptive subscription practices and consider further protections for consumers.
Mayor Mamdani issued Executive Order 09 establishing a Citywide Junk Fee Task Force and directing the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to combat hidden junk fees through rulemaking and enforcement.
Mayor Mamdani signed two executive orders to combat junk fees and deceptive subscription practices, directing DCWP to enforce compliance and form a task force.
Mayor Mamdani issued Executive Order 08, directing city agencies to hold public hearings and develop a plan to address abusive landlord practices and strengthen tenant protections.
Mayor Mamdani appointed Dina Levy as Housing Commissioner and announced the formation of "Rental Ripoff" hearings to address housing issues across the five boroughs.
Mayor Mamdani appointed Dina Levy as Housing Commissioner and announced "Rental Ripoff" hearings across the five boroughs to address tenant concerns and inform policy.
Mayor Mamdani announced the city will complete the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard, installing parking-protected bike lanes along its entire length as soon as the weather warms.
Mayor Mamdani announced the completion of the McGuinness Boulevard redesign, including parking-protected bike lanes along the entire corridor, fulfilling the original DOT plan.
Mayor Mamdani issued a statement condemning U.S. military actions in Venezuela, including the capture of President Maduro, and emphasizing the safety of New Yorkers, particularly the Venezuelan community.
Mayor Mamdani established the Office of Mass Engagement via executive order to increase citizen participation in city government and appointed Tascha Van Auken as commissioner and Ali Najmi as chair of the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary.
Mayor Mamdani established the Office of Mass Engagement (OME), renaming and continuing the Community Affairs Unit, to coordinate public engagement efforts and discontinued the Office of Civic Engagement.
Executive Order 06 establishes the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary to recruit, evaluate, and recommend qualified judicial candidates for appointment and reappointment in New York City courts.
Mayor Mamdani established the Office of Mass Engagement via Executive Order to increase New Yorker participation in city government, appointing Tascha Van Auken as Commissioner.
Mayor Mamdani appointed Ali Najmi as Chair of the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary and signed an executive order to increase transparency and accessibility in the judicial selection process.
Mayor Mamdani established the Streamlining Procedures to Expedite Equitable Development (SPEED) Task Force to identify and improve city processes affecting affordable housing production.
Mayor Mamdani issued Executive Order 04, establishing the Land Inventory Fast Track Task Force (LIFT Task Force) to identify city-owned sites suitable for developing at least 25,000 new housing units within ten years.
Mayor Mamdani issued Executive Order 03, re-establishing the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants and revoking Executive Order No. 39 from 2019.
Mayor Mamdani signed two executive orders: one revoking past orders and reissuing essential ones, and the other establishing the new administration's structure and appointing five Deputy Mayors.
Mayor Mamdani signed three executive orders to address the housing crisis, including revitalizing the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants and establishing two housing task forces, and appointed Cea Weaver as Director of the Office to Protect Tenants.
Executive Order 02 outlines the structure and operations of the Mayor's Office, defining the roles and responsibilities of five Deputy Mayors, the Chief of Staff, Chief Counsel, and Director of Communications.
Executive Order 01 continues all Executive Orders issued prior to September 26, 2024, that are in effect on December 31, 2025, while revoking those issued on or after September 26, 2024, also in effect on December 31, 2025, excluding emergency executive orders.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered his inaugural address, outlining a vision for a city that works for all New Yorkers, emphasizing safety, affordability, and abundance.
Mayor Mamdani appointed Mike Flynn as Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, emphasizing a commitment to safer streets, faster buses, and an affordability agenda.