In a major win for progressive policies, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin are celebrating the passage of a historic budget deal that reflects the city's shifting values. After weeks of tense negotiations, the duo has secured key victories, including a significant increase in funding for affordable housing, education, and social services. The budget deal also includes a major expansion of universal pre-kindergarten, a long-sought goal of progressive lawmakers. With this landmark agreement, Mamdani and Menin are cementing their reputation as champions of progressive change in the nation's largest city.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Council Speaker Julie Menin take victory lap after budget deal. Here's what they got done. CBS News
