Mamdani convinced New York City voters to back his agenda—now he needs to convince Albany politicians. The money his administration needs to fund his priorities will not be won without a fight.
Sam Mellins
Sam Mellins is senior reporter at New York Focus, which he has been a part of since launch day. His reporting has also appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, The Intercept, THE CITY, and The Nation. Reach him on Signal: mellins.613
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