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USA13 April, 20261 min read

Mayor Zohran Mamdani Marks 100 Days With Pothole Politics And City-Run Grocery Plans

100-day address frames governance as 'pothole politics' prioritizing everyday fixes. Plans to open NYC's first city-run grocery store by next year.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Marks 100 Days With Pothole Politics And City-Run Grocery Plans
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Mamdani's 100 Days

Mamdani marked his first 100 days with a rally in Queens, embracing his identity as a democratic socialist. He announced plans to open the city's first city-run grocery store in East Harlem by next year. He committed to full residential trash containerization by 2031.

A plan to redesign 45 major bus corridors to speed up trips by 20% was announced. Senator Bernie Sanders made a surprise appearance, praising Mamdani. Mamdani has secured $1.2 billion to expand universal child care and filled over 100,000 potholes.

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Policy Achievements and Challenges

Mamdani delivered on universal childcare, securing $1.2 billion in funding. New Yorkers can sign up for spots for two-year-olds starting in June. The city filled 100,000 potholes by early April.

Mamdani faced scrutiny over the city's response to snowstorms. The city launched a new tool to measure the cost of living. 62% of New Yorkers don't earn enough to cover essentials.

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Supply Chain Under Scrutiny

Rahman Textile produced clothing for several European fashion brands. Hessen's compliance team had audited the factory in March. Rahman Textile owner Faisal Rahman claimed the factory had passed its most recent safety inspection in January.

Clean Clothes Campaign said the audit system was fundamentally broken. Rahman was being questioned about allegations that emergency exits had been welded shut.