NYC Mayor Mamdani: Taxing Wealthy Out-Of-State Homeowners, City-Run Grocery Stores, Paying Non-Profits Faster, Municipal Madness Winner, Bad Landlords, Universal Childcare, First 100 Days, Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza, Insurance Program

Taxing Wealthy Out-Of-State Homeowners, City-Run Grocery Stores, Paying Non-Profits Faster, Municipal Madness Winner, Bad Landlords, Universal Childcare, First 100 Days, Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza, Insurance Program

Editor’s note: See last week’s rundown from Mayor Mamdani here.  Outgoing Mayor Adams helped non-profits by allocating an estimated $5 billion in Fiscal Year 2026 (which started last year).  This can help charitable organizations plan for the future by allowing flexibility in their budgeting with added capital that can be spent before the services are provided.  Look out for our coverage this weekend of the protest by a coalition of homeowners and tenants fighting for fair housing.  Below you can view our video on the Rikers Island “Next Mile NYC” program connecting formerly incarcerated individuals with high-paying jobs:

NEW YORK – Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul announced the proposal of the state’s first pied-à-terre tax, a major step toward closing New York City’s budget gap while protecting the public services working New Yorkers rely on.

The pied-à-terre tax — supported by 93% of New Yorkers — will levy an annual surcharge on one to three family homes, condominiums and co-ops valued above $5 million when owners have a separate primary residence outside of New York City. While leaders from multiple mayoral administrations have proposed similar measures for more than a decade, this policy marks the first time such a tax will be enacted in New York State.

The measure targets ultrawealthy out-of-city residents and global elites who use New York City real estate as a vehicle for wealth storage rather than as homes. It is projected to generate $500 million in annual revenue, including from some of the most expensive residences in the country — from billionaire Ken Griffith’s $238 million penthouse in Midtown, at one time the most expensive home sold in the United States, to Russian auto-dealer Alexander Varshavsky’s $20.5M property (purchased in cash), and thousands more owned by foreign oligarchs and the global ultrarich.

“Thanks to the support of Governor Hochul, we are one step closer to balancing our budget by taxing the ultra-wealthy and global elites with a pied-à-terre tax — the first of its kind in our state. Alongside the governor, our administration is fighting every day to make sure we address this fiscal deficit fairly, where the wealthy contribute what they owe and our budget reflects our commitment to the working New Yorkers being priced out of our city,” said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. 

“New York City is the greatest city in the world, and the people who call it home should not be left carrying the burden alone. As Governor, I understand the importance of stabilizing the city’s finances without compromising on essential services New Yorkers count on. If you can afford a $5 million second home that sits empty most of the year, you can afford to contribute like every other New Yorker,” said Governor Kathy Hochul.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visit’s with City workers on the night shift in Queens, including FDNY EMS, DOT and DEP workers on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Mayor Mamdani Announces La Marqueta as First Site Identified for City’s Public Grocery Stores

NEW YORK – Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Deputy Mayor Julie Su and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) announced La Marqueta as the first site identified for the City’s municipal grocery store program.

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The 9,000-square-foot store in East Harlem will be constructed from the ground up and is expected to open by 2029. The first City-owned grocery store is expected to open in late 2027. The Mamdani administration plans to open one store in each borough by the end of the Mayor’s first term.

Grocery prices in New York City have risen nearly 66% over the past decade — significantly outpacing the national average. The city-owned grocery initiative is designed to lower costs on everyday staples by using public ownership to eliminate costs that are currently passed on to consumers.

The initiative aims to deliver affordable, high-quality groceries that provide meaningful savings to New Yorkers and strengthen neighborhood food access citywide. Mayor Mamdani has allocated $70 million in capital funds for the development of the five sites.

“When corporations control every part of the food supply chain, prices go up, basic necessities become luxuries and workers and customers both lose,” said Mayor Mamdani. “A public option allows us to intervene where the market has failed. We cannot accept a status quo where even the most fundamental needs — putting food on the table — feel out of reach. This is about ensuring that every New Yorker, regardless of income or ZIP code, has access to fresh, healthy food at a price they can afford.”

Under the model, the City will own the land and cover overhead costs like rent and construction. A private operator, selected through a request for proposals, will manage daily operations and be contractually required to pass savings directly to customers on a core basket of everyday staples.

“Economic justice means making sure the basic necessities of life — starting with food — are affordable and accessible in every borough,” said Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su. “The city-owned grocery stores initiative is a centerpiece of our economic justice agenda because it addresses affordability, worker dignity, and neighborhood vitality all at once.”

“The health and well-being of New Yorkers are dependent on their ability to access affordable, nutritious foods,” said NYC Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Helen Arteaga. “The opening of a city-owned grocery store — the first of five — is a monumental step toward addressing the cost-of-living crisis, improving public health, and creating a more dignified and equitable city for all New Yorkers.”

The administration also announced the creation of an NYC Groceries Task Force led by Deputy Mayor Su and Deputy Mayor Arteaga. The task force will convene City agencies, industry experts and local small business owners to guide implementation.

“This initiative is about making sure families in my district can buy fresh, affordable food right in their own neighborhood, food that reflects the cultures and traditions of the people who live here,” said Council Member Elsie Encarnacion.“I’m thankful to Mayor Mamdani and his administration for choosing East Harlem as the first site, and for recognizing how important it is to invest in neighborhoods like ours.”

“I commend Mayor Mamdani for taking this important step to expand access to healthy, affordable food in Manhattan,” said Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal. “In East Harlem, we see the health consequences of limited access every day-from higher rates of diabetes to heart disease-and the selection of La Marqueta builds on its historic role as a vital neighborhood food hub.”

“Food is a basic human right and no one should have to work more than one job to afford to put dinner on the table,” said Council Member Yusef Salaam. “No child should go hungry and no parent should have to worry about where the next meal will come from. The opening of a municipal grocery store by Mayor Mamdani in East Harlem to serve Harlemites and upper Manhattanites is a significant step toward fighting food insecurity in our communities.”

“Today, we take the first major step in delivering New York City’s first public grocery stores and NYCEDC is proud to work with Mayor Mamdani and his administration in delivering these public stores that will help address food insecurity and affordability while ensuring good paying, quality jobs and a dignified, enjoyable shopping experience for New Yorkers,” said NYCEDC Interim President & CEO Jeanny Pak. “We look forward to working together with our agency partners and engaging with the East Harlem community on the next steps of development for this public grocery store that will be of great benefit to East Harlem, surrounding communities, and New Yorkers at large.”

“As the Administration seeks ways to lower the cost of groceries for New Yorkers, we look forward to working with it to make sure these stores deliver for families and workers alike,” said Stuart Appelbaum, President of RWDSU and Executive VP of UFCW.

Located in the heart of East Harlem, La Marqueta is one of six public markets operated by NYCEDC. The site supports more than 20 small businesses and 120 workers, including restaurants, art vendors and community organizations.

Opened in 1936 by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia as the Park Avenue Retail Market, La Marqueta was created to bring East Harlem’s pushcart vendors — predominantly Jewish and Italian — under one roof and expand and affordable access to fresh food for working-class New Yorkers. As waves of Puerto Rican, Dominican, Cuban, and Mexican immigrants transformed the neighborhood into Spanish Harlem in the decades that followed, the market evolved, becoming “La Marqueta.”

Mayor Mamdani’s decision to site New York City’s first public grocery store at La Marqueta continues that legacy: using public infrastructure to deliver affordable food to working class New Yorkers.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visit’s with City workers on the night shift in Queens, including FDNY EMS, DOT and DEP workers on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announces that, beginning this fall, most 2-K seats will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule — a major step toward delivering truly universal child care and confronting New York City’s affordability crisis. Victory Music and Dance Company, Brooklyn. Thursday, April 9, 2026. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announces that, beginning this fall, most 2-K seats will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule — a major step toward delivering truly universal child care and confronting New York City’s affordability crisis. Victory Music and Dance Company, Brooklyn. Thursday, April 9, 2026. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.

NEW YORK – In his first 100 days in office, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani took decisive action to confront New York City’s housing crisis, protect tenants and hold negligent landlords accountable.

On his first day in office, Mamdani moved to strengthen tenant protections and accelerate affordable housing development, pairing long-term structural reforms with immediate relief for renters. Legal actions taken so far are already delivering improvements for residents in more than 6,000 apartments across the city.

“We are in a housing crisis, and New Yorkers cannot afford delay or half-measures,” said Mayor Mamdani. “From day one, we’ve stood with tenants, taken on bad landlords, and started to move the machinery of government at the speed this moment demands. We’re enforcing the law, building more housing and investing in the homes New Yorkers already live in – because safe, dignified and affordable housing is every New Yorker’s right.”

“In our first hundred days, we have delivered meaningful immediate relief for thousands of New Yorkers, while laying the groundwork for long-term success. We’re protecting tenants, investing in affordable housing, and ensuring that every neighborhood is a part of the solution to the housing crisis – because New Yorkers deserve a city they can afford,” said Leila Bozorg, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning.

“In the Mamdani administration, the Mayor of New York is on tenants’ side,” said Cea Weaver, Director of the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants. “In 100 days, we launched Rental Ripoff Hearings across the five boroughs and heard from thousands of New Yorkers about what we can do to be more responsive to their needs. We have already made clear that we will use every tool at our disposal to protect tenants, crack down on persistent bad landlords, and preserve affordable homes. We will continue working to ensure that every New Yorker has a safe and stable home.”

Standing Up to Bad Landlords

On his first day in office, Mayor Mamdani signed Executive Order 3, revitalizing the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants, and appointed longtime tenant leader Cea Weaver as director.

The administration has since taken a series of enforcement actions alongside tenants: 

• Intervened in the bankruptcy case involving a portfolio of buildings owned by Pinnacle Group, securing a $30 million investment and a commitment to complete repairs within six months.  
• Reached a $2.1 million settlement with A&E Real Estate to correct more than 4,000 violations across 14 buildings. 
• Won a historic $2.1 court judgment against landlord Seth Miller under the city’s Nuisance Abatement Law, with additional $1,000 daily penalties for ongoing violations.  
• Conducted on-the-ground outreach to tenants in rent-stabilized apartment buildings in East Harlem to support organizing efforts and ensure tenants understand their rights.  

The administration also held the city’s first-ever Rental Ripoff hearings across the five boroughs, collecting more than 1,600 testimonies from tenants, connecting residents to legal and housing resources, and documenting patterns of landlord abuse.  

Speeding Up Affordable Housing

Amid historically low vacancy rates and rising rents, Mayor Mamdani has moved to speed up housing production. 

• Mamdani signed Executive Order 5, establishing the Streamlining Procedures to Expedite Equitable Development (SPEED) Task Force to cut delays across the housing pipeline, from environmental review through lease-up. 

Additional actions include: 

• Advocated for environmental review reform in Albany and advanced plans to reduce rezoning pre-certificate timelines from two years to under six months, contingent on state action. 
• Created a library of preapproved plans for ancillary dwelling units (ADUs), allowing homeowners to move quickly to add housing. 
• Proposed the first-ever Expedited Land Use Review Procedure to shorten approval timelines for an affordable housing project in the Bronx from seven months to 90 days. 
• Advanced new rules to quickly and transparently implement the Affordable Housing Fast Track. 
• Launched the Neighborhood Builders Fast Track program to accelerate affordable housing development on City-owned land, and selected the first three sites for affordable rentals and homeownership. 
• Reactivating the long-stalled “Just Home” supportive housing project for low-income New Yorkers with complex medical needs. 

Streamlining these processes will both increase housing supply and reduce costs.  

Investing in Housing Quality and Affordability 

The Mamdani administration has also announced new investments aimed at improving housing conditions and expanding affordability: 

• Committed $38.4 million for a modern heating and cooling system at the Beach 41st Street Houses, serving 712 homes. 
• Reopened applications for the Plus One ADU grant program, offering up to $395,000 and technical assistance to homeowners. 
• Allocated $650 million in facade repairs to remove sheds at 40 NYCHA developments. 
• Updated regulations to reduce unnecessary sheds on large housing campuses and extend inspection timelines for newer buildings. 
• Launched the Back Home Unit within the Office of Housing Recovery Operations to help New Yorkers displaced by fires and other emergencies return home more quickly. 
• Allocated an additional $662 million in the preliminary budget to repair and improve NYCHA properties.   

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins Rev. Al Sharpton to deliver remarks at National Action Network’s (NAN) 35th Annual Convention ribbon-cutting ceremony in Manhattan on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Samuel A.A. Levine announce a settlement of more than $875,000 with HungryPanda to resolve violations of the City’s Third-Party Food Delivery Service Laws. Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn. Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins Rev. Al Sharpton to deliver remarks at National Action Network’s (NAN) 35th Annual Convention ribbon-cutting ceremony in Manhattan on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Grand Army Plaza’s current design (top) and NYC DOT’s proposal (bottom). Credit: NYC DOT

NYC DOT’s design for Grand Army Plaza, developed through years of community feedback. Credit: NYC DOT

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins Rev. Al Sharpton to deliver remarks at National Action Network’s (NAN) 35th Annual Convention ribbon-cutting ceremony in Manhattan on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced a first-of-its-kind insurance program that will reduce the cost of property and liability insurance for affordable housing and rent-stabilized housing, a key step in tackling New York City’s housing and affordability crisis. An interagency working group comprised of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Housing Development Corporation (NYCHDC), and Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) will manage the selection and partnership of the insurance program, which aims to issue new insurance policies for 20,000 homes next year and 100,000 homes by 2030. The program will be self-sustaining over time and will help the City subsidize more affordable housing and support housing and property owners with rising costs by addressing a major cost driver: the price of insurance has more than tripled since 2017.

As New York City faces an unprecedented housing crisis, the Mamdani administration is using every tool at its disposal to drive down the cost of housing. The skyrocketing cost of insurance has hit affordable and rent-stabilized housing particularly hard, and every $100 increase in insurance costs requires $1,200 more in City capital in new transactions – meaning the new proposal will also drive down City spending per home in its affordable housing programs. To address these rising costs, broaden the reach of the City’s affordable housing subsidy, and help building operators make repairs, the City will hire independent actuarial experts to design and launch a new insurance program that will begin offering coverage in 2027.

“We cannot take on the housing crisis without confronting one of the fastest-growing costs facing New Yorkers: insurance. That’s why we’re creating the first city-backed insurance program — to help New Yorkers stay in their homes, give building owners the support they need to make repairs, and build a city that New Yorkers can actually afford,” said Mayor Mamdani.

“The skyrocketing cost of insurance is putting affordable, rent-stabilized housing at risk and risks setting back our efforts to build a more affordable city. This groundbreaking effort will use the City’s purchasing power to lower insurance premiums, helping our own investments in affordable housing go farther and reducing operating costs for owners of rent stabilized housing. This is just one step in how we’re working to bring down housing costs across the board,” said Leila Bozorg, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning.

“To make New York more affordable, we have to go after the structural costs driving up the price of housing. Insurance is one of those costs, and it has been rising far too fast for affordable and rent-stabilized housing to absorb. This new approach will help preserve homes, stretch scarce public resources, and protect the stability of neighborhoods across the city,” said Julie Su, Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice.

This announcement, made during an address to the housing policy group the Citizens Housing and Planning Council, begins the multi-step process to launch a City-backed insurance program:  

• This week, HDC will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an actuary or risk consultant that will provide expertise to design the program. 
• This summer, NYCEDC will issue a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) to solicit proposals for how best to structure and operate this insurance program. 
• By 2027, the City expects to lower cost of insurance policies for the first 20,000 homes.  
• By 2030, new insurance policies are poised to be available to 100,000 homes. 

“Soaring insurance costs are putting affordable and rent-stabilized housing at risk—this is a market failure that has gone uncorrected for too long, and it falls to government to step in. When we can lower the cost of running a building, that savings flows through to tenants,” said HPD Commissioner Dina Levy. “This effort is exactly the kind of bold, innovative response New Yorkers need to have access to affordable housing.”

“By investing in a city-backed insurance program, we will be tackling the housing crisis from a new and creative angle,” said NYCEDC Interim President & CEO Jeanny Pak. “At NYCEDC, we are looking to use every tool in our toolbox to deliver affordable housing and are thrilled to partner with HPD and HDC to carry out this vision and make New York City more affordable.”

“Rising insurance premiums have placed increasing strains on the housing market nationwide,” said HDC President Eric Enderlin. “Today’s announcement represents an important step toward delivering an innovative solution that will help ease the burden of insurance costs and protect the long-term financial stability of the city’s affordable and rent-stabilized housing stock.”

“Affordable housing can’t stay affordable without reining in rising operating expenses, and no expense has risen as dramatically as the cost of insurance,” said Howard Slatkin, Executive Director, Citizens Housing and Planning Council. “Every dollar in higher premiums is a dollar that can’t be spent on maintaining affordable homes in sound condition for residents. Going on offense against these rising costs is essential to help put affordable housing on a sound financial footing and maximize the impact of the City’s housing subsidies.”

“We need creative solutions to tackle the affordable housing insurance crisis,” said Kim Darga, Vice President and Market Leader, Enterprise Community Partners. “Insurance costs in the portfolio of affordable housing projects financed by Enterprise have more than doubled since 2017, straining operating budgets and challenging the ability of the city to continue producing the amount of housing we need. We applaud the Administration for taking immediate steps to address the crisis and look forward to working alongside our partners in government to ensure the new program is a success.”

“Over the last few years, insurance rates have risen astronomically and now represent the one of the largest per-unit expenses for the city’s rent stabilized and affordable housing stock. I applaud Mayor Mamdani and his team for their efforts to tackle one of key factors contributing to financial instability and distress in our city’s affordable housing,” said Rafael E. Cestero, CEO of the Community Preservation Corporation. “The city’s innovative insurance captive will drive down costs, help to preserve affordability, and decrease pressure on operating budgets – all of which will help preserve the physical and financial health of New Yorkers’ homes. I look forward to working with Deputy Mayor Bozorg and the Mamdani Administration as we continue to tackle our city’s housing supply and affordability challenges in new and impactful ways.”

“Skyrocketing insurance costs are one of the most significant and underappreciated threats to affordable housing in New York City,” said Rachel Fee, Executive Director, New York Housing Conference. “As detailed in our 2024 report, rising premiums are driving operating cost increases, squeezing budgets and undermining the City’s investment in affordable homes. We commend Mayor Mamdani’s bold action to address this head-on. A city-backed insurance program has the potential to stabilize costs for thousands of affordable and rent-stabilized homes, stretch City subsidy further and keep buildings in good repair. We look forward to working with the administration to make this program a success.”

“For years, rising insurance premiums have strained affordable and rent-stabilized housing providers and threatened the viability of homes New Yorkers depend on,” said Carlina Rivera, President and CEO, New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH). “Mayor Mamdani’s first-of-its-kind insurance program directly addresses one of our industry’s fastest-growing costs. By leveraging the City’s backing to reduce property and liability premiums, this initiative can lower expenses, unlock capital for repairs and new construction, and help preserve affordability for tens of thousands of households. NYSAFAH applauds this bold, data-driven approach and looks forward to working with the Administration to maximize its impact.”

“ANHD applauds Mayor Mamdani’s administration for advancing a new approach to address the rising cost of insurance, a major barrier to preserving and operating affordable housing. Too often, BIPOC, immigrant, and low-income communities—and the nonprofit, minority- and immigrant-led housing providers who serve them—face discriminatory insurance practices that drive up costs and limit access to coverage. This program represents an important step toward a more equitable system that supports the providers and communities at the heart of New York City’s affordable housing ecosystem,” said Barika Williams, Executive Director, Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development.

“Every part of the housing market is facing rising costs: rent, insurance, and utilities are all going up. New York City has long had tools to stabilize rents for tenants, so it’s exciting to see that today it is taking another step by introducing tools to help stabilize insurance costs for properties,” said Paul Williams, Executive Director, Center for Public Enterprise.

“For too long, the skyrocketing cost of insurance has quietly eroded the financial stability of buildings that thousands of New Yorkers call home. This is especially true in supportive and affordable housing, where margins are already razor thin and nonprofit providers have seen their premiums nearly triple in recent years. By tackling one of the fastest-growing cost drivers head on, this initiative will not only stabilize existing housing but also stretch scarce public dollars further, allowing for the creation and preservation of more supportive units. We commend the Mamdani administration for advancing an innovative solution that recognizes a simple truth: when we rein in the escalating costs that hinder affordable housing production, we strengthen housing stability for tenants,” said Pascale Leone, Executive Director, Supportive Housing Network of NY.

“Rising insurance costs are a major issue facing affordable housing in NYC, and we are glad Mayor Mamdani is stepping in with a publicly-backed solution. Lowering costs for operating housing will benefit tenants across NYC. Landlords should spend these savings on maintenance to improve living conditions for their tenants,” said Sumathy Kumar, Director, NYS Tenant Bloc.

“We appreciate Mayor Mamdani tackling the insurance crisis head-on. Runaway premiums have made it increasingly difficult for responsible owners to protect the buildings New Yorkers call home. We must deliver serious relief that benefits renters and their housing providers and government must take a bigger role. It’s clear that Mayor Mamdani realizes this and we are thankful he is prioritizing this issue,” said Kenny Burgos, CEO, New York Apartment Association.

“We appreciate the Mayor’s recognition that rent regulated apartments carry significant and growing costs to operate,” said Basha Gerhards, Executive Vice President of Public Policy, Real Estate Board of New York. “Insurance, property taxes, and utilities are exponentially driving expense growth, placing sustained pressure on owners and operators of regulated housing. We look forward to working collaboratively with the administration on additional tools and policy interventions to ensure the long term sustainability of New York City’s rent regulated housing stock.”

“This is a positive step in the right direction of actually reducing the cost of developing affordable housing. We need to see more of this,” said Craig Livingston, Board Chair, New York Real Estate Chamber.

“Insurance cost growth has become a major issue for affordable and rent stabilized housing in New York City. Part of bringing down costs for tenants requires finding solutions to these rising costs. The Mamdani administration is taking a first by establishing a public option that will add competition to the market, mitigate profiteering, and support efficient risk-sharing. In order to fully address mounting insurance costs, government will need to invest much more deeply in mitigating the increasing risks associated with climate change. Nonetheless this is an exciting step for the City and a core component of addressing housing affordability for City residents,” said Emily Eisner, Acting Executive Director and Chief Economist, Fiscal Policy Institute.

“We applaud the Mamdani administration for taking a courageous step to maintain the affordability and safety of New York City’s affordable housing and rent-stabilized apartments. We need new solutions because the market has failed to provide a workable insurance product for this housing stock,” said Caroline Nagy, associate director of housing at Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund.  “A mission-driven, city-run property insurance program will provide better rates and more reliable coverage for landlords than private insurance companies who seek higher premiums and avoid payouts to maximize profits.” 

Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Samuel A.A. Levine announce a settlement of more than $875,000 with HungryPanda to resolve violations of the City’s Third-Party Food Delivery Service Laws. Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn. Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.

Banner Image:  Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su and New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Samuel A.A. Levine announce a settlement of more than $875,000 with HungryPanda to resolve violations of the City’s Third-Party Food Delivery Service Laws. Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn. Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.