Mamdani Wipes Out Adams' Orders, Signals New Era for NYC

• NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani rescinded all executive orders issued by predecessor Eric Adams over the past 15 months on Jan 1.
• The move aims for a "fresh start" and targets orders from Sept. 26, 2024, when Adams faced federal corruption charges.
• Controversial revoked orders include those related to Israel, such as procurement rules and a broad definition of antisemitism.
• Mamdani, a critic of Israel's government, also reorganized leadership, created a community engagement office, and addressed housing.
• New housing initiatives include re-establishing the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants and task forces for affordable housing.

Why It Matters: New NYC Mayor Mamdani revokes all predecessor's orders, signaling a major policy shift.