Zohran Mamdani Launches COGE

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced the creation of the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) to identify ways to cut costs and reduce waste.

The move is seen as a direct response to the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency.

Mamdani's initiative has received an unexpected endorsement from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who suggested that savings could be used to put money back into the pockets of low-income earners.

The commission will target 'worst landlords' and underperforming city agencies as part of a broader push to modernize municipal operations and improve service delivery.