Watch: What New Yorkers want Mamdani to do as mayor

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, campaigned on affordability in New York City, proposing initiatives like free public buses and lowering childcare costs. He will be sworn in as the city's mayor in 2026. New Yorkers are eager for Mamdani to address key priorities once in office, as highlighted in a video by Meiying Wu for the BBC.