Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani

New Year, New Mayor.

Rose Hayes once said, “Effective government can do more good and talented people can make all the difference.” Her father, Frederick O’Reilly Hayes, understood that deeply. In the 1960s, he challenged the status quo and reimagined what public service could look like for working New Yorkers. That legacy lives on through the Hayes Innovation Prize, which recognizes city workers who refuse to accept that things must remain as they are. It was a privilege to welcome this year’s recipients to Gracie Mansion and celebrate their work. From saving lives with vending machine fentanyl strips to making our commercial districts more accessible through digital mapping, these honorees are showing us what it means to govern with urgency, creativity, and care. They are a reminder of why I ran for office: to serve people. To Claire Boyd, Elan Carmel, Mike Kutzma , Roxanne Anderson, Pavel Ilin, Shawn Inshan, Mallory Rutigliano, Joel Owhe, Caleb Wendling, Julia Klauss, Kym Williams, Matthew Yarri: thank you for the work you do every day. New York City is lucky to have you.

Get ready, New York. @iamcardib will be judging YOUR jingles to help spread the word about universal childcare for 2 year olds — aka 2-K. Submit your song by April 17. Full guidelines at nyc.gov/jingle. (Tag #NYC2KJingle and @nycmayor if you post your jingle on social media.)

Today, on Good Friday, we mark a day of sacrifice. Some New Yorkers will abstain from eating; others will spend hours without speaking. Faith, the Bible tells us, is belief in the things unseen. That belief is what will guide so many of our neighbors in solemn reflection and reverence. I wish all those observing Good Friday a blessed day of peace.

Happy Passover, New York. Here's to building a city where even the poorest among us know that their cup will be filled. Where all who are hungry can come and eat. Chag Sameach and a koshern un freilichen Pesach.

Mayor’s Municipal Madness Championship voting is open. Vote to pick which repair I’ll handle myself. nyc.gov/madness

I’ve long admired the steady, principled leadership of Secretary-General António Guterres. His commitment to human rights, the dignity of refugees, climate justice, and confronting global inequality reflects the kind of moral clarity our world urgently needs. It was an honor to meet him this week at the UN. NYC has always been a home to the world, shaped by the dreams and struggles of people from every corner of the globe. Our relationship with the United Nations is part of that story, and it’s one we must continue to deepen. Together, we can build a more just future for people around the world.

A 7-month-old baby was shot and killed today in Brooklyn — an unthinkable loss. I’m grateful for the hospital staff who did everything they could and the NYPD for their ongoing work to find those responsible for this heinous murder. We cannot accept this violence as normal. Too many families have suffered this pain.

Happy Passover, Chag Pesach Sameach, and a Zissen un Koshern Pesach!

Semifinal voting closes tonight at 10PM! nyc.gov/madness

Mayor Mamdani Holds Press Conference to Make a Child Care Announcement twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

New York City Council just released a budget proposal. Here's what New Yorkers should know:

Speaker Julie Menin’s preliminary budget proposal would result in slashing billions of dollars from agency budgets, which would force the City to cut services. Double counting previously identified savings, overestimating revenues, and exaggerating debt service savings does nothing to close a deficit. This $6 billion proposal asks Albany for just one action – class size mandate relief. It refuses to address the deeper structural imbalance between the City and the State, or to increase taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers and most profitable corporations. It effectively ensures this structural deficit will continue indefinitely. Any proposal that claims we can close this gap without significant new revenue is unrealistic.

Universal childcare can't wait. We're launching 3,000+ new 2-K and 3-K seats, and we need to hear from you. Take the NYC Parent Survey and tell us what your family actually needs. The survey runs from today, March 31 to April 13 in English and Spanish. Make your voice heard at nyc.gov/parentsurvey

New York, we’ve got your back: we’re upgrading 6,700+ catch basins, storm drains, and slotted manhole covers so that when it rains, no one can catch you slipping.  This is a $108M investment in more reliable infrastructure, flood prevention, dry streets, and dry socks for New Yorkers.

These 4 things are being fixed soon… you’ll pick which repair I handle myself. nyc.gov/madness

Mayor Mamdani Holds Press Conference to Make an Infrastructure Improvement Announcement twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

A greener city has to be a fairer city. We’re bringing fast, affordable EV charging to working drivers and underserved communities—starting with a new hub in Flushing, Queens. Eight chargers. 80% charge in under 15 minutes. The first of 10 sites coming this year.

Today is Trans Day of Visibility. Trans, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming people have always been here — from the hijra of India to the Diné nádleehi to the leaders who built the modern LGBTQIA+ movement here in New York. Your existence is not up for debate. Your lives are not a political issue. We’re fighting for a city where every trans New Yorker can live openly, safely, and with joy.