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politics27 days ago•6 min saved

Former Inmate to Lead NYC Jails as Mamdani Pushes Reform

Mayor Mamdani named Stanley Richards, a former inmate and longtime prisoner advocate, as the head of the NYC Department of Correction—the first formerly incarcerated leader of the agency—while appointing Dr. Alister Martin to head the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The changes come as Rikers Island operates under federal oversight amid a plan to replace the jail with four borough-based facilities by 2027, a shift that comes with a broadened power structure for the court-ordered monitor, ballooning costs, and ongoing labor and budget challenges.

via The New York Times|

#corrections #health-department #mamdani-administration

politics1 month ago•15 min saved

Mamdani's Administration: Key Appointments and Controversies

Zohran Mamdani, a young NYC mayoral winner, is forming his administration with a mix of experienced and new officials, including key roles like first deputy mayor Dean Fuleihan, chief of staff Elle Bisgaard-Church, and various deputy mayors overseeing housing, health, operations, and more, reflecting a balance of experience, diversity, and ideological spectrum.

via City & State New York|

#city-officials #diversity #mamdani-administration

local1 month ago•3 min saved

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to appoint Kamar Samuels as new schools chancellor

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is expected to announce Kamar Samuels as the new schools chancellor, along with several other key appointments, as he prepares to take office and implement his administration's plans for the city.

via ABC7 New York|

#education-appointments #kamar-samuels #local

society2 months ago•1 min saved

Zohran Mamdani's Administration Faces Resignations Over Past Antisemitic Posts

A newly appointed official in the Mamdani administration resigned after antisemitic posts from her past resurfaced on X, just a day after her appointment was announced, leading to her apology and resignation acceptance by Mayor-elect Mamdani.

via ABC7 New York|

#antisemitic #catherine-da-costa #mamdani-administration

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Zohran Mamdani Announces Key Appointments in City Administration

Zohran Mamdani, a young NYC mayor-elect with limited management experience, has begun forming his administration, appointing experienced and diverse officials including Dean Fuleihan as first deputy mayor, Elle Bisgaard-Church as chief of staff, Leila Bozorg for housing, Julie Su for economic justice, Jessica Tisch as police commissioner, Sherif Soliman as budget director, and Jahmila Edwards for intergovernmental affairs, aiming to balance experience, diversity, and policy priorities.

via City & State New York|

#city-governance #diversity #mamdani-administration