NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani greets commuters on subway ahead of day focused on transit
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Key Points:
- On his second day in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani focused on transit, greeting commuters on the W train and discussing upcoming fare hikes.
- Mamdani opposed the recent fare increase to $3 and emphasized the need for affordable public transit, advocating for free bus service across all five boroughs.
- On Thursday, Mamdani signed five executive orders, including revoking orders from former Mayor Eric Adams and reducing the number of deputy mayors from Adams' administration.
- Three of Mamdani's executive orders target the housing crisis, including reviving the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants and establishing task forces to accelerate housing development.
- Despite changes, Mamdani confirmed he will maintain the Mayor
