The mayor-elect promises to form a ‘capable and compassionate’ administration, suggesting he will rely on courts to counter Trump.

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has announced the leadership of his transition team, promising to form a “capable and compassionate” administration to lead the city and turn his election platform into policies.

Mamdani said in brief remarks on Wednesday that he is moving from the “poetry” of campaigning to the “beautiful prose of governing”.

“In the coming months, I and my team will build a city hall capable of delivering on the promises of this campaign,” he said.

“We will form an administration that is equal parts capable and compassionate, driven by integrity and willing to work just as hard as the millions of New Yorkers who call this city home.”

Mamdani said his all-wome

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