Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has reversed his plan to end mayoral control of New York City public schools, citing the need for accountability alongside stronger community involvement. The shift comes as he prepares to take office and appoints Kamar Samuels as schools chancellor. Mamdani will seek a legislative extension of mayoral authority while promising a new approach to governance amid ongoing challenges, including homelessness, absenteeism and curriculum reforms.
