The situation, as detailed by The New York Times, comes as Mamdani prepares to present his inaugural budget proposal. Mamdani argued that these gaps make it difficult for agencies to plan and maintain services. Mayor Mamdani: “This crisis has a name and a chief architect.”He calls it the Adams budget crisis. Mamdani also blamed former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, saying the state under Cuomo diverted resources from the city in ways that continue to affect its finances. At the same time, Mamdani struck a more conciliatory tone toward current Governor Kathy Hochul, noting her constructive recent discussions.