Mamdani wasting no time bringing new team in for new City Hall era

Now that Election Day has wrapped up, management at City Hall is in full transition mode with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani picking out his starting lineup team.

- By ARIAMA C. LONG Amsterdam News Staff

In the meantime, Eric Adams is on a fast track for his exit from the mayoralty in just two months.

With the exception of Hugh John Grant, who was elected mayor at age 30 in 1888, Mamdani will be the youngest man ever to lead New York City. His win is also indicative of a larger trend of diverse Democrats that swept key races nationwide, fueled by youthful voters, particularly women under 30.

Not one to slouch on Nov. 5, Mamdani immediately started announcing his transition team and fundraising efforts. He then headed to the influential SOMOS political conference in Puerto Rico to continue rubbing elbows with city and state advocates, consultants, and elected officials.

"These leaders alongside me are only the first of many that we announce," said Mamdani. "I hope their reputations and records of accomplishment are proof of intent to deliver tangible change. This is a moment of opportunity that comes along rarely, and we seize upon it to usher in a new day for New York."