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Mamdani taps Lina Khan and Tony Shorris for key New York economic posts

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The Guardian reports that New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lina Khan, the former Federal Trade Commission chair, to lead the city's Economic Development Board. Khan, who has advised the mayor, will work with Tony Shorris, tapped to head the Economic Development Corporation, as the city reshapes its economic strategy.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/22/lina-khan...

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