After Vowing to Overhaul 911 Response, Mamdani Takes Cautious First Step

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is creating a Mayor’s Office of Community Safety, a pared-down version of a major campaign pledge with a smaller budget than promised.During his successful campaign to become New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani proposed limiting the Police Department’s role in responding to 911 calls about mental health emergencies.