New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani used his executive powers to revoke a handful of orders put into place by his predecessor after the former mayor was federally indicted, including a directive that expanded the definition of antisemitism and another that barred city employees and agencies from boycotting or divesting from Israel.

Zohran Mamdani, New York City's new mayor, begins his term with a symbolic commute. On Friday, he traveled from his Queens apartment to City Hall, engaging with commuters and emphasizing his connection to everyday New Yorkers.

Critics say the definition is overly broad and includes criticism of the Israeli government in the definition of antisemitism while backers say some critiques of Israel may cross a line into

New York City Mayor Eric Adams shared a video on his final day in office reading his "go-to quotes" off a coffee mug.