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# A New Direction for NYC? Inside Mamdani’s First 100 Days

###### Emma Goldberg, reporter at The New York Times, breaks down Mayor Mamdani’s first 100 days and what it means for NYC’s economy, businesses, and future.

Apr 16, 2026, 12:16 PM

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