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New NYC Mayor-Elect's Jobs Portal Draws 50,000 Applicants

11/18/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, mayor-elect of New York City, launched a jobs portal that attracted over 50,000 applications to his transition team.
His transition fund surpassed $1 million, funded by more than 12,000 contributors at an average donation of $77.65.
Grassroots support contrasts with previous mayors, who had fewer donors but higher donations.
Key appointments include First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan.
Transition co-chair Maria Torres-Springer expressed optimism about engaging New Yorkers.

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Story summary

Zohran Mamdani, mayor-elect of New York City, launched a jobs portal that attracted over 50,000 applications to his transition team.
His transition fund surpassed $1 million, funded by more than 12,000 contributors at an average donation of $77.65.
Grassroots support contrasts with previous mayors, who had fewer donors but higher donations.
Key appointments include First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan.
Transition co-chair Maria Torres-Springer expressed optimism about engaging New Yorkers.