Mayor Mamdani and his promises to New Yorkers as he takes office.

The New York City Police Department has an annual budget of over 5 billion dollars and is one of the largest police forces in the world. So, why are its officers spending a huge chunk of their time responding to thousands of mental health crisis calls—situations many aren't extensively trained for? This question has sparked a fierce debate about the future of policing in the city. And right in the middle of it is Zohran Mamdani, New York's Mayor-elect and one of the most prominent progressive voices in city politics.