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Mayor Mamdani Appoints New Leaders for Key Agencies

1/28/2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced three new appointees to key city agencies on January 27, 2026.
Kitasei will lead the Department of City Administrative Services; Goodwin will lead the Department of Probation; Garcia will oversee the Department of Environmental Protection.
Following a press conference, the appointees provided limited details about their plans and said they would review existing issues.
Mamdani emphasized patience as they settle into their roles.

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced three new appointees to key city agencies on January 27, 2026.
Kitasei will lead the Department of City Administrative Services; Goodwin will lead the Department of Probation; Garcia will oversee the Department of Environmental Protection.
Following a press conference, the appointees provided limited details about their plans and said they would review existing issues.
Mamdani emphasized patience as they settle into their roles.