I went to one of Mamdani's COGE hearings. New Yorkers didn't talk much about budget cuts.

Zohran Mamdani recently created his answer to DOGE — the NYC Commission on Government Efficiency. Getty Images, Allie Kelly Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched COGE, New York's new government efficiency effort. The commission is hosting hearings where New Yorkers can testify on city spending. Attendees in Brooklyn spoke about AI, benefit programs, the local job market, and their affordability concerns. Jessica Ariel-Wamala told representatives from New York City's government that she's used to si...