Mamdani Finds Allies, and Skeptics, in Albany as He Asks for Funding NYT Par :Grace Ashford · Dana Rubinstein and Benjamin Oreskes 11 février 2026 à 21:53 Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City visited the State Capitol to press lawmakers for their cooperation in helping fund some of his initiatives. © Cindy Schultz for The New York TimesMayor Zohran Mamdani told state lawmakers on Wednesday that the city’s projected budget deficit was $7 billion over two years, lowering a previous estimate of $12 billion.