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Albany Mayor Demands Increased NYC Funding for Affordability

1/14/2026

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Zohran Mamdani, the Albany Mayor, visited the state capital for the first time since his election to press for increased NYC funding.
He emphasized the need for financial support to sustain city operations and advance his affordability agenda.
He highlighted the historical struggle to obtain state funding and criticized former Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, whom he defeated in 2025.

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Story summary

Zohran Mamdani, the Albany Mayor, visited the state capital for the first time since his election to press for increased NYC funding.
He emphasized the need for financial support to sustain city operations and advance his affordability agenda.
He highlighted the historical struggle to obtain state funding and criticized former Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, whom he defeated in 2025.