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Mamdani Demands Resignations as NYC Transition Begins

11/29/2025

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Incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has requested the resignations of 179 staffers from Eric Adams's administration, focusing on political appointees.
The transition aims to establish Mamdani's team before his inauguration on January 1.
Dean Fuleihan was named the first deputy mayor while a 400-person advisory group was created.
Mamdani's transition has attracted around 70,000 résumés.

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Incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has requested the resignations of 179 staffers from Eric Adams's administration, focusing on political appointees.
The transition aims to establish Mamdani's team before his inauguration on January 1.
Dean Fuleihan was named the first deputy mayor while a 400-person advisory group was created.
Mamdani's transition has attracted around 70,000 résumés.