More Affordable, Safer, Better Run: Mayor Mamdani’s First Management Report Shows ‘Pothole Politics’ is Working Across City Government

Young New Yorkers are finding a government that serves them: NYCHA youth employment placements rose 26%, young adult attendance at Parks rec centers rose nearly 50% and SYEP reaches over 100,000 participants.  

  

Major felony crime fell, including a nearly 20% decline in murders; shooting incidents dropped more than 16%.  

  

Pothole repairs rose 27%, speed bump installations rose 25% and tree planting rose 61%.

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Mayor’s Management Report (MMR), evaluating City agency performance from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The report, the first released under Mayor Mamdani, shows measurable progress in lowering costs for New Yorkers, expanding opportunity for young people, improving public safety and delivering public excellence and better services for all New Yorkers.   

  

“This administration came into office with a promise to make New York City more affordable, make our streets and communities safer and make government work for working people. This year’s Mayor’s Management Report shows what happen when City Hall puts those priorities into action. We are making housing affordable, connecting more young people with jobs, putting more money back into the pockets of working families, filling more potholes and delivering the essential services New Yorkers deserve. There is no room for complacency. We are building faith in government and lowering costs one day at a time. Every number in this report represents a New Yorker we have a responsibility to serve. Our job is to serve them better and better every day,” said Mayor Zohran Mamdani.   

  

“Behind every number in the Mayor’s Management Report are dedicated public servants working every day to deliver essential services for New Yorkers — and to capture that work in a clear picture of how government is performing,” said Annie Levers, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Operations. “For nearly five decades, the MMR has been a cornerstone of transparent and accountable government, helping New Yorkers understand what their government is delivering and how well it is delivering it. We are proud to produce this report, but more importantly, to put it to work to improve services, deliver better results and make government work better for New Yorkers.”  

  

Highlights from the FY26 Mayor’s Management Report include: 

  

Making New York City Affordable   

From housing to child care to historic settlements for workers and consumers, the City made progress on reducing costs and increasing opportunity for working people:    

•    Workers entitled to restitution increased nearly tenfold, from 7,531 to 73,817.   

•    HRA made 29,100 job placements, a 33% increase.   

•    Food distribution grew 32% to over 62 million pounds.  

•    Affordable housing completions rose 20% to 26,971, the most in any of the last five years.  

•   The City financed 2,546 supportive housing units and 4,742 affordable homes for formerly homeless New Yorkers, the most in a fiscal year in the City’s history.  

  

Keeping New Yorkers Safe   

The City continued to reduce crime while strengthening accountability and safety in public spaces, housing developments and public transportation:  

•    Major felony crime fell more than 2% to 118,866 incidents, including a 20% decline in murders.  

•    Burglaries fell more than 9%, robberies fell nearly 9% and auto thefts fell by more than 7%.   

•   Major felony crime in public housing developments declined nearly 4% and approximately 2% in the transit system.   

•    Shooting incidents decreased by more than 16%.  

  

Investing in Young New Yorkers   

A City that works for families must work for young people. The City expanded access to jobs, education, recreation and services for young New Yorkers:   

•    Youth employment placements through NYCHA rose 26%.  

•   SYEP applications rose 14.3%, while participation in the DYCD program reached a record 97,444 young people. Citywide, across all agency programs, there were over 100,000 participants.  

•   Homeless young adults served by the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) increased 71.9%.   

•   Child welfare prevention services expanded, with a 16% increase in families entering prevention services programs.    

•    Young adult attendance at recreation centers rose nearly 50%.  

  

Delivering Public Goods and Public Excellence  

From filling potholes to planting trees and expanding composting, City agencies made life better for New Yorkers.    

•    The City strengthened flood-resilience infrastructure, installing 96,853 square feet of porous pavement, up 44%.   

•   Pothole repairs rose 27% to 229,000, including repairs completed through Mayor Mamdani's pothole blitzes.  

•    Speed bump installations rose 25% and pavement safety markings increased 22%.  

•    Organic material diversion – or the process of redirecting biodegradable waste from landfills -- rose 25% to a record 205,100 tons as the City’s mandatory curbside composting program — now the nation's largest — continues to expand.   

•    Parks and recreation engagement grew, with recreation center membership rising 13% to nearly 180,000 with attendance at 2.11 million; memberships reached a 15-year high in Fiscal Year 2026 following the opening of the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center in February 2026.  

•    Attendance at non-recreation center programming increased 60%.  

•    Tree planting rose 61% to 55,000 trees.   

•    Bus lanes installation increased to 12 miles, up from 5.5 miles in FY25.  

•   Residential curbside collection reached its productivity target of 8.2 tons per truck shift —the first time DSNY has met the annual target since fiscal year 2005.   

  

Keeping New Yorkers Healthy, Supported, and Connected  

The City also expanded access to health care, mental health resources and supportive services.  

•    The time to the next available primary care appointment fell 31% for adults, from 13 to 9 days, and 24% for pediatric patients.  

•    NYC 988 services grew 40% to 466,712.  

•    Congenital syphilis cases fell 38%, from 37 to 23, and infectious syphilis cases fell 30%.  

•   LinkNYC subscribers rose 15%, providing the public with free high-speed internet, nationwide phone calls, device charging, and access to timely and relevant information about City services.  

•    20% increase in subscribers to Notify NYC, CorpNet, Advance Warning System, and Community Preparedness Newsletters.  

  

The FY26 Mayor’s Management Report provides a comprehensive accounting of City agency performance and will serve as a foundation for the Mamdani administration’s continued work to make New York City more affordable, safer and more livable for every New Yorker. 

 

Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation

 

AG James and Bipartisan Group of 39 States and D.C. Secure Industry-Leading Reforms to Protect Consumers from Abusive Lending

Tens of Thousands of Consumers Nationwide Will Receive More Than $630 Million in Debt Relief on Their Car Loans

New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $700 million, including more than $630 million in debt relief for consumers, from Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), an auto lender that specializes in subprime loans to consumers with low or no credit scores. Attorney General James and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued CAC in January 2023, alleging that CAC deceptively pushed tens of thousands of consumers into unaffordable loans packaged with expensive add-on products, costing consumers millions of dollars and causing many to lose their vehicles when they could not make loan payments. The CFPB abandoned the lawsuit in early 2025 while the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) continued the case. Under a settlement with Attorney General James and a bipartisan coalition of 39 other states and the District of Columbia, CAC will end its deceptive and abusive lending practices, provide debt relief to more than 55,000 consumers, including about 2,500 New Yorkers, pay $60 million in restitution to consumers who lost their cars to repossession, and pay more than $15 million in penalties.

“CAC preyed on consumers in New York and across the nation with false promises of affordable loans, only to exploit them with outrageous interest rates that ruined their credit and cost them their cars,” said Attorney General James. “While their customers struggled to make payments, CAC made millions. By continuing our case to hold CAC accountable, we secured hundreds of millions of dollars in debt relief and restitution for all those who were taken advantage of by their schemes.”

CAC is a subprime lender that claims to help low-income borrowers with low credit scores or little credit history get approved for a car loan and purchase a vehicle. In January 2023, Attorney General James and CFPB sued CAC after a multiyear investigation by OAG found that CAC pushes borrowers into expensive loans with outrageous interest rates that they could not afford. The average CAC loan carried an annual interest rate of more than 38 percent, with some reaching over 100 percent. Attorney General James alleged that CAC hid the enormous cost of these loans from consumers, leading to high rates of delinquency or default and nearly half of all consumers having their vehicles repossessed during their loans. CAC projected precisely what it would collect from consumers in cash, payments, repossession and auction, and wage garnishment, and then cut backroom deals with dealers to ensure its own profits, even when consumers defaulted on their loans and lost their vehicles.

The OAG’s investigation also found that CAC helped car dealers push consumers to buy expensive and unnecessary add-on products and insurance. Consumers were either told that these add-ons were required to obtain loans or were never told about the products at all. CAC knew about these deceptive practices but took no steps to stop them. CAC allegedly unloaded its illegal loans onto investors by packaging and selling them as securities, falsely representing that the underlying loans complied with the law.

In April 2025, CFPB dropped its case against CAC, getting nothing in return. The OAG continued litigation and secured this settlement with a coalition of 39 other states and the District of Columbia. As a result, CAC will eliminate all debt owed by more than 55,000 consumers nationwide, resulting in more than $630 million in debt relief on auto loans that were destined to fail from the start. In addition, CAC will pay $60 million in restitution to thousands of additional consumers who were misled and lost their cars within months of taking out their loans with CAC. Finally, CAC will pay a $15.5 million penalty to the states. In total, New York will receive approximately $34 million in debt relief for consumers and restitution and penalty payments.

In addition to financial payments, CAC must adopt industry-leading practices to protect consumers. If certain at-risk borrowers default on car loans from CAC within 12 or 18 months and have their vehicle repossessed and sold, CAC must forgive 95 percent of their debt and will only be allowed to collect the remaining five percent. CAC is also barred from suing to collect the debt or reselling it to others. To prevent consumers from paying for unwanted add-ons, CAC must contact consumers outside of the dealer showroom to clearly inform them of any products they purchased and offer them a process to cancel those products while keeping their vehicles.

Joining Attorney General James in securing this settlement are the attorneys general of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia, along with the Office of Consumer Protection of the State of Hawaii.

Governor Hochul Announces Launch of ‘Canalside: The Next Wave’ to Develop a Strategic Vision for Buffalo’s Waterfront District

Urban Planning and Design Firm MKSK Selected To Lead Development of Framework To Strengthen the Canalside District, Unlock Future Investment and Better Connect the District to Downtown and Surrounding Neighborhoods

Community Survey Launched To Collect Public Input on Priorities for the Expanded Canalside District

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the selection of urban planning and design firm MKSK to lead the development of “Canalside: The Next Wave,” a strategic vision for the future of Buffalo’s waterfront district. MKSK will conduct comprehensive market and urban design analyses, lead public engagement, and establish an overarching development strategy. The firm will evaluate new development sites to expand Canalside and leverage the three-quarters of a billion dollars in previous state investments to unlock opportunities for mixed-use growth, commerce, and housing over the coming years.

“Today marks the start of a bold new chapter in the transformation of Buffalo’s waterfront and the expansion of the Canalside District,” Governor Hochul said. “This study, in partnership with MKSK, will lay the groundwork for a vibrant, year-round community that drives sustainable growth, increases neighborhood density, and seamlessly connects the Erie Basin Marina to the Cobblestone District. Buffalo, get ready for ‘Canalside: The Next Wave.’”

“Canalside: The Next Wave” will shape the next decade of growth, investment, and transformation at Canalside, KeyBank Center, the Cobblestone District, and along the Buffalo River waterfront. Led by Empire State Development (ESD), the strategy will deliver specific development recommendations for a targeted zone spanning from the Erie Basin Marina to Michigan Avenue, bounded by the Buffalo River and the I-190, and including Sahlen Field.

MKSK will provide ESD, the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC), Erie County, the City of Buffalo, and other public and private stakeholders with data-driven insights to prioritize financial feasibility, market demand, and seamless integration with ongoing local developments.

This strategy arrives at a critical juncture as several major neighborhood investments take shape, including:

• The start of construction of Pennrose’s mixed-use North Aud development;
• The resumption of construction at Heritage Point on the South Aud Block by Sinatra Development Company;
• The completion of The Chandlery on the North Aud Block by ECHDC;
• The evolution of the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship;
• The grand opening of the NFTA’s DL&W Terminal facility; and
• The redevelopment of affordable housing at the Perry Homes and Marine Drive Apartments by the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority.

To capitalize on this momentum, the study will evaluate potential development sites, integrating residential units, hotels, dining, retail, and experiential public spaces to promote year-round vibrancy. The new developments will be selected to unlock long-term economic opportunities that align with existing stakeholder investments and needs expressed by the public.

Gathering public input will be a cornerstone of the planning process. Residents, local businesses, and visitors are encouraged to share their feedback and participate in upcoming public pop-up events:

• Erie Basin Marina at The Hatch: Sept. 20, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Canalside Fall Fest: Sept. 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Seneca One: Oct. 1, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The online community survey is available now at buffalowaterfront.com and will remain open through early November.

MKSK is a collective of planners, urban designers, and landscape architects, founded in 1990, who focus on addressing urban and community challenges and creating desirable places to live and thrive. They work to build consensus around a shared vision and solve complex problems with integrated planning, design, and execution strategies that generate lasting economic, social, and environmental benefits. MKSK has extensive experience addressing key themes such as downtown revitalization, waterfront redevelopment, street and transportation networks, parks and trails, public spaces, sports and entertainment districts, tourism, and neighborhood investment.

Mayor Mamdani Repairs 200,000th Pothole as City Accelerates Street Repaving

 

City is filling 3,000 potholes each week while ramping up repaving — the most effective way to prevent new potholes

 

NYC DOT has already paved 757 lane miles this year — the distance from New York City to Nashville 

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today repaired New York City’s 200,000th pothole of the year on Troutman Street in Bushwick with the help of the Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) crews and Ra-mel, a 311 worker who fields pothole complaints and helps ensure repairs are made swiftly.

In early April, the Mayor filled the city’s 100,000th pothole of the year on Staten Island, marking the highest number of potholes filled in the first 100 days of a year in more than a decade.

While NYC DOT crews spend the summer milling and repaving streets — the most effective way to prevent potholes from forming in the colder months — roadway crews continue to repair an average of 3,000 potholes each week. So far this year, NYC DOT has paved 757 lane miles of streets across the five boroughs, the distance from New York City to Nashville.

“It’s the little things that say a lot about whether government is delivering for New Yorkers. Fixing the broken water fountain at the playground our kids love, upgrading the catch basin on the corner that always floods and, of course, making a bumpy road smooth again,” said Mayor Mamdani. “Today, we are marking 200,000 pothole repairs — a testament to the dedicated City workers who show up every day to solve New Yorkers’ problems and get the job done. That is what public service should look like.”

“No challenge is too big or too small, and that’s why we were proud to repair 100,000 potholes in the first 100 days of the Mamdani administration. But after a brutal winter, the work has continued. While we freshly pave streets across the city, we have continued to make pothole repairs, now reaching the milestone of 200,000 since January 1st,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn. “We are winning the war on potholes and delivering the safe, well-maintained streets New Yorkers deserve. Thanks to the Mayor’s investment in repaving, New Yorkers should expect smoother roads ahead.”

“Tech isn’t an abstract idea,” said Chief Technology Officer and OTI Commissioner Lisa Gelobter. “It’s about solving everyday problems for city residents and those visiting our city. 311 is the city’s digital engine that turns neighborhood feedback into action, and OTI is proud to support this work by ensuring 311 continues to provide top-notch service for every New Yorker and visitor.”

NYC311 connects New Yorkers to nonemergency services from more than 200 City agencies and nonprofits, serving 8 million people, 24/7 every day of the year in up to 175 languages. Today, the service handles roughly 100,000 contacts daily across calls, texts, web, the 311 app and social media channels.

New Yorkers are encouraged to report potholes — or get help with other nonemergency issues — by calling 311 or visiting nyc.gov/311

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New Yorkers for Parks - September Newsletter: Faster Park Repairs, POPS Improvements

Renew Crew focuses on expedited park repairs citywide

NY4P joined Parks Commissioner Tricia Shimamura, Mayor Mamdani, and Deputy Mayor for Operations Julia Kerson for the launch of Renew Crew, a new initiative which will make expedited repairs at parks, playgrounds, and rec centers citywide in three weeks or less! 

 

We applaud the Mamdani Administration and NYC Parks for focusing on the everyday repairs New Yorkers see and feel in their parks. Our First 100 Days for Parks agenda called for exactly this kind of investment, and we’re thrilled to see that work moving forward. 

 

As the city continues building toward the 1% for Parks goal, we look forward to NYC Parks having the resources to deliver more of these improvements in every neighborhood. 

 

POPS walk, letter, push for public realm improvements

Following a tour of Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) in Manhattan, NY4P joined elected officials and public realm advocates to send a letter to City Hall and the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) with ideas for improving the accessibility, visibility, and management of these essential public spaces. 

POPS fill a critical gap in park-starved communities that lack city-owned open space. But poor signage and inconsistent management practices mean many New Yorkers struggle to access them, if they even know they're open to the public at all. 

The walk and letter were spearheaded by NY4P alongside Field Notes, Council Member Christopher Marte, Council Member Grace Lee, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Open Plans, Transportation Alternatives, The Battery Conservancy, and Wade Rafnel. 

We're grateful to DOB Commissioner Ahmed Tigani for joining the walk and hearing advocates' concerns firsthand, and to NYC DOB and the NYC Department of City Planning for their continued partnership on this work.

Join a panel discussion hosted by New Yorkers for Park & Field Notes

After five Walk & Talks across NYC, New Yorkers for Parks and Field Notes are bringing several Walk & Talk partners together for a conversation about what we can learn from advocates on the ground and carry into climate solutions and policy. 

From the Ground Up: Place, Climate, and Policy 

 Wednesday, October 14

 3:30-4:30 PM

 T.J. Byrnes, 77 Fulton St. in Lower Manhattan

Hear from Matthew Shore of South Bronx Unite, Amy Chester of Rebuild by Design, and Kelly Vilar of Staten Island Urban Center, with Adam Ganser of NY4P moderating. 

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Welcome new board member, Iris Weinshall!

NY4P is thrilled to welcome Iris Weinshall to our Board of Directors!     

Iris has served as Chief Operating Officer of The New York Public Library since 2014, overseeing its operations, budget, endowment, and capital projects. Previously, she served as a Vice Chancellor at CUNY and as NYC DOT Commissioner from 2000-2007. She has also held senior roles at DCAS and DEP.   

A cum laude graduate of Brooklyn College, Iris holds a master’s in public administration from NYU Wagner, where she was named Distinguished Visiting Urbanist in 2025. She also serves as the chair of the Prospect Park Alliance.   

Ms. Weinshall's leadership will be invaluable in advancing NY4P's mission to ensure thriving parks for all New Yorkers. 

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NY4P in the News

Spectrum News NY1: Daffodil Project marks 25 years of resilience after 9/11  amNY: POPS culture: Advocates, elected officials want Mamdani admin to ensure New Yorkers can access all 4 million square feet of privately owned public space  Brooklyn Paper: ‘A spark of hope’: 25 years after 9/11, the Daffodil Project keeps blooming  The City Reporter: Mamdani Touts Speedy Parks Repair Crews  Gothamist: NYC's plan to fix BQE sparks concerns over temporary highway in Brooklyn Bridge Park  Patch: NYC Daffodil Project Marks 25 Years Of Hope After 9/11  Queens Chronicle: Daffodil Project adds color, contentment  Courthouse News Service: 25 years later, daffodil planting tradition honors 9/11 loss

Permits Filed for 507 East 185th Street in Belmont, The Bronx

 

Permits have been filed for a 12-story mixed-use building at 507 East 185th Street in Belmont, The Bronx. Located between Bassford Avenue and Third Avenue, the lot is closest to the 182-183 Streets subway station, served by the B and D trains. Shimon Greenfeld of SCG Realty Inc. is listed as the owner behind the applications.

The proposed 112-foot-tall development will yield 32,198 square feet, with 27,011 square feet designated for residential space and 5,186 square feet for commercial space. The building will have 52 residences, most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 519 square feet. The concrete-based structure will not have any accessory parking.

Nikolai Katz Architect is listed as the architect of record.

Demolition permits have not been filed yet. An estimated completion date has not been announced.

Mayor Mamdani Puts Even More ‘Park’ Back in Park Avenue With More Space for People

 

Updated design places protected bike lane alongside median while maintaining proposed pedestrian space expansion based on feedback from New Yorkers  

  

Project will make eleven blocks along Park Avenue safer, greener and more welcoming  

  

The updated redesign of Park Avenue converts a vehicle lane to a protected bike lane based on feedback from New Yorkers. CREDIT: Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners 

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn today unveiled an updated design to put the ‘park’ back in Park Avenue, reimagining 11 blocks of Midtown Manhattan as a greener, safer and more people-centered corridor.  

  

The updated design will expand the avenue’s median, add pedestrian space, seating and landscaping and convert an existing southbound vehicle travel lane into a two-way protected bike lane. The redesign responds to feedback from New Yorkers by moving the originally proposed two-way bike lane alongside the median into dedicated space while preserving expanded pedestrian areas.   

  

“New Yorkers asked us to make more room for people to walk, bike and enjoy their city, and we listened,” said Mayor Mamdani. “This updated design puts more space where it belongs: in the hands of New Yorkers. By expanding our medians, adding greenery and seating and creating a dedicated protected bike connection, we are making Park Avenue safer and more beautiful for everyone who uses it.”  

  

“Building on feedback from the community, this final design converts underused median space into vibrant public space while incorporating a dedicated, world-class bike connection that lays the foundation for future bike network upgrades in East Midtown,” said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn. “Whether you’re walking, biking or just looking for a place to sit and take a break, this project is about transforming Park Avenue to work better for New Yorkers as visitors alike.”  

   

Dedicated pedestrian space in the planted medians will feature flexible programming, temporary art and new vantage points for viewing iconic Midtown landmarks. CREDIT: Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners  

The updated design covers 11 blocks from 46th Street to 57th Street. It would remove one travel lane in each direction and convert one additional southbound travel lane into a two-way protected bike lane. The expanded medians will accommodate seating, plantings and other pedestrian amenities, while new crosswalks will connect the medians along the corridor.  

  

The project area sits directly above the Grand Central Terminal train shed, which is undergoing a major capital rehabilitation by Metro-North Railroad. As the MTA replaces and waterproofs the structure below, the City is using the opportunity to transform the avenue above, aligning major infrastructure investment with a broader vision for public space shaped by community input.