NYC mayor touts ‘socialist’ wins in first 100 days alongside Bernie Sanders
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday joined democratic socialist Senator Bernie Sanders in celebrating his first 100 days in office, praising what he called major accomplishments brought about by government intervention.
Mamdani cited key achievements, including providing $1.2 billion for universal child care, advancing plans for five publicly owned grocery stores, taking legal action against landlords and increasing investment in services such as cleaning and infrastructure.
Citing former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her criticism that socialists “will eventually run out of other people’s money,” Mamdani defended his administration’s approach.
“I’ve often thought about what Margaret Thatcher said: The problem with socialism is that it eventually runs out of other people’s money,” he said. “Looks like, my friends, you’re going to need a socialist to clean up this mess eventually.”
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100-day address on April 12, 2026.
Sanders also praised the mayor’s agenda, saying it was an inspiration to strengthen communities.
“This is the first time I’ve been introduced to someone who speaks proudly about democratic socialism,” Sanders said. “And it feels great.”
Mamdani highlighted additional policy priorities in his first three months in office.
To cover rising food costs, he proposed opening five publicly owned affordable grocery stores, one in each district, by the end of his first term; Critics of this proposal say it represents a departure from free market principles. Critics say the plan strays from free market principles. He added that the first location is expected to open next year.
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Senator Bernie Sanders speaks with Mamdani on April 12, 2026.
The mayor also noted that universal child care was a big early win; But critics say the program relies on heavy taxes and could disrupt existing private daycare providers. Mamdani noted that the initiative was carried out on his eighth day in office through a $1.2 billion partnership with New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
The administration intensified sanctions on the housing sector; Mamdani said it has secured more than 195,000 violations against landlords and more than $34 million in settlements, judgments and reparations for tenants.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to reporters at a press conference in New York City on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
With homicides at record lows, officials said the city has removed more than 1,000 guns from the streets and established its first Office of Community Safety to address gun violence and mental health.
In addition, city workers have filled more than 102,000 potholes in 100 days and are on track to repave more than 1,000 miles of streets by the end of the fiscal year.
