Since Zohran Mamdani became the mayor of New York, the city has seen the fewest shootings and murders in recorded history for January and February of any year.

Major crime is down 8% citywide, burglary is at a record low and retail theft down 25%.

Under Mamdani’s mayoralty, homelessness outreach has been moved away from the New York Police Department and $20m invested in early childhood mental health.

One of Mamdani’s key campaign pledges was to introduce free universal childcare. This week, his administration announced the first four communities that will receive the 2,000 free places for two-year-olds this autumn.

The programme is expected to expand to all two-year-olds regardless of postcode, income or immigration status within four years.

The progressive mayor has also strengthened the city’s protections for migrants, limiting ICE enforcement.

In total, this year has seen 1,100 fewer reported crimes compared to the same period in 2025.

Sophia Sheera is a journalist in Novara Media’s social media team.

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