Bronx leaders and residents take a wait-and-see approach 50 days into Mayor Mamdani’s administration

When Mayor Zohran Mamdani secured 51.5% of the Bronx vote in November following his primary upset, many supporters said they were drawn to his promises of affordable housing, faster and free buses and stronger protections for working-class New Yorkers.

In his first weeks in office, Mamdani has moved on several initiatives that directly affect the borough.