NYT
Mamdani Leaves Door Open to Paying Reparations to Black New Yorkers
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Mayor Mamdani said in recent interviews that New York City should acknowledge its historical role in slavery, but stated he could not commit to reparations payments before his racial equity commission completes its report.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/nyregion/mamdani-reparations-slavery.html
