Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent deemed New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani the leader of the Democratic Party during an interview on CNBC on Monday.

After a historic win, Mamdani says he's looking for 'experienced applicants' who can help deliver his affordability agenda

While surrounded by members of the media, New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, center, helps to serve meals at at POTS, a Bronx nonprofit that provides food assistance, in New York, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the transit system relies on bus and subway fares and that she "cannot set forth a plan right now" to change that.

Democrat Zohran Mamdani has been elected as mayor of New York City. Stay up to date with Newsday's coverage of the city's youngest mayor in more than a century.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani told "Good Morning America" on Wednesday that he would not be "intimidated" by potential threats from President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard to the city. "His threats are inevitable," Mamdani said. "This has nothing to do a safety, it has to do with intimidation."

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani pulled off a win, but what challenges could he face once in office?

New York City’s elected officials could be the first beneficiaries of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s affordability agenda.