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Mayor Mamdani Appoints Progressive Anna Bahr as Communications Director

1/6/2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Anna Bahr, a former Bernie Sanders staffer and New York Times reporter, as his communications director.
Her team includes Mamdani's speechwriter and deputy communications director, and is expected to be largest in NYC mayoral history.
Bahr publicly supported Mamdani and criticized Elon Musk and the Trump administration, reflecting alignment with Bernie Sanders' progressive views.
The New York Times reported on these staffing changes.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Anna Bahr, a former Bernie Sanders staffer and New York Times reporter, as his communications director.
Her team includes Mamdani's speechwriter and deputy communications director, and is expected to be largest in NYC mayoral history.
Bahr publicly supported Mamdani and criticized Elon Musk and the Trump administration, reflecting alignment with Bernie Sanders' progressive views.
The New York Times reported on these staffing changes.