STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Just a handful of days after Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s jobs portal tallied more than 50,000 applicants, his mayoral transition fund collected over $1 million.

“None of this would have been possible without everyday New Yorkers willing to spare $5, $10, or $20 to help build a government that will deliver for working people,” Mamdani said in a written statement. “I’m grateful for every dollar New Yorkers have contributed to make this vision of an affordable, more livable city a reality.”

The average donation of the 12,707 submissions is roughly $77.65, the statement detailed.

Furthermore, the sheer number of donors is bounds away from Mayor Eric Adams’ and former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s transition funds.

According to the statement, Adams only garnered 884 givers w

See Full Page