In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he’s open to an “alternative” to increasing taxes on the wealthy or on businesses to fund his proposals, after speaking with New York Gov.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani commented on a funny moment from his Friday meeting with President Trump during an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press." KRISTEN WELKER: In that press conference with President Trump,

A day after Zohran Mamdani got a surprisingly warm reception at the White House from President Donald Trump, New Yorkers told CNN they were cautiously optimistic and slightly impressed with the mayor-elect.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says the city’s current police commissioner will remain in the post. The appointment of Jessica Tisch was announced Wednesday.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani told "Good Morning America" on Wednesday that he would not be "intimidated" by potential threats from President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard to the city. "His threats are inevitable," Mamdani said. "This has nothing to do a safety, it has to do with intimidation."

While surrounded by members of the media, New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, center, helps to serve meals at at POTS, a Bronx nonprofit that provides food assistance, in New York, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Over the weekend, during his walk to Marine One, he donned a plush burgundy scarf paired with an oversized black overcoat, a style that quickly drew comparisons to New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s signature fashion.