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Mayor Mamdani Enacts Emergency Orders for Jails, Shelters

1/11/2026

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Mamdani Addresses Homelessness

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued two executive orders addressing homeless shelters and jails.
The first order extends the state of emergency for jails, including Rikers Island.
The first order requires a compliance plan within 45 days.
The second order reverses measures former Mayor Eric Adams instituted relaxing health and safety codes for shelters.
City officials must submit a plan by February 19 to phase out relaxed rules.

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Mamdani Revokes Order

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on his first day revoked Executive Order 50, limiting federal monitoring of Tren de Aragua gang on Rikers Island.
The action repeals all executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams.
Federal officials warn the gang could expand operations inside the prison, aided by corrupt guards and visitors.
Operatives are now about 15 miles from their leader, Nicolás Maduro, who is incarcerated in Brooklyn.

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Mamdani Addresses Homelessness

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued two executive orders addressing homeless shelters and jails.
The first order extends the state of emergency for jails, including Rikers Island.
The first order requires a compliance plan within 45 days.
The second order reverses measures former Mayor Eric Adams instituted relaxing health and safety codes for shelters.
City officials must submit a plan by February 19 to phase out relaxed rules.

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