What NYC's mayor does and doesn't control
Zohran Mamdani made many promises on the campaign trail. What powers will he have as chief executive of one of the biggest and most complicated cities in the world?
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Zohran Mamdani made many promises on the campaign trail. What powers will he have as chief executive of one of the biggest and most complicated cities in the world?
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