Trump to meet NYC mayor ahead of UN General Assembly address

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday at Gracie Mansion, a private session that will precede the president's address to the United Nations General Assembly. The encounter marks the third in-person meeting between the two officials since the mayor visited the Oval Office in February following Trump's election win, and follows an earlier high-level discussion in November 2025.

During their prior talks, Mayor Mamdani emphasized infrastructure projects that would require federal funding, including a proposal to develop the 180-acre Sunnyside Yard rail facility in Queens into a large residential complex, a plan estimated to need at least $21 billion in federal grants. A spokesperson for the mayor said the upcoming meeting will focus on issues affecting New York City and its residents.

The meeting will not be open to the press. It takes place as New York City hosts a week of international events surrounding the UN General Assembly, with representatives from numerous countries arriving and heightened security measures in place. Over the weekend, Mayor Mamdani hosted mayors from around the world for the Urban 20 Summit and led a sightseeing tour of the city.

Trump's itinerary in New York also includes a meeting with the French president and attendance at a Republican National Committee fundraiser, which charges $150,000 per couple.