New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days | Live updates
Last updated: Monday, January 12, 2026 3:09PM GMT
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Mayor Zohran Mamdani has hit the ground running as he works to fulfill campaign promises to the people of New York City.
The 34-year-old democratic socialist has already signed executive orders, announced appointments to his administration and he is already answering for some of the actions he took in his first hours.
During his first days in office, he announced the creation of the Office of Mass Engagement and signed several executive orders -- some aimed at confronting the city's housing crisis and others aimed to revoke orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams.
Follow along for regular updates during Mamdani's first 100 days.
Jan 12, 2026, 11:40 PM GMT
Mayor Mamdani and Rama Duwaji begin move from Astoria to Gracie Mansion
From a one-bedroom apartment in Astoria to the Upper East Side's iconic Gracie Mansion: Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, artist Rama Duwaji, have begun their move to the traditional mayoral residence.
"We will miss much about our home in Astoria," Mayor Mamdani said previously. "Cooking dinner side by side in our kitchen, sharing a sleepy elevator ride with our neighbors in the evening, hearing music and laughter vibrate through the walls of the apartment."
"This decision came down to our family's safety and the importance of dedicating all of my focus on enacting the affordability agenda New Yorkers voted for," Mamdani added. "While I may no longer live in Astoria, Astoria will always live inside me and the work I do."
Jan 12, 2026, 3:24 PM GMT
Mamdani announces $4 million investment to expand public bathroom access
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is leading an effort to take on an age-old problem that affects everyone, from small children to the elderly: a lack of public restrooms.
On Saturday, the mayor signed an order budgeting $4 million towards expanding access to public restrooms as part of a new city program.
"In a city that has everything, the one thing that is often impossible to find is a public bathroom," Mamdani said.
"In the greatest city in the world, you should not have to spend $9 to buy a coffee just to be able to find a little relief."
The money will be used to field proposals for what he calls "high quality modular facilities."
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city is launching a new program to expand public bathroom access.
Jan 09, 2026, 8:39 PM GMT
Mamdani hands out free theater festival tickets in Brooklyn
Mamdani is speaking to reporters after handing out free tickets for "Under the Radar" Theater Festival in Brooklyn.
Under the Radar, founded in 2005, is one of the city's biggest and most eclectic theater festivals, showcases international, experimental and multidisciplinary theater. And with 30 shows at 24 venues this year, this year's festival will be the biggest yet.
Tickets can be pricey, but Mayor Mamdani is handing out tickets for free Friday.
Jan 09, 2026, 3:40 PM GMT
Mayor Mamdani spends morning with Ms. Rachel singing to kids in NYC
Mayor Zohran Mamdani spent the morning with YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel to sing to children at a school in Lower Manhattan.
The toddler whisperer, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, has a giant internet following on her YouTube series, where she sings to children while teaching language development.
Her YouTube channel has around 18 million subscribers and her videos have racked up more than 13 billion views.
