Mamdani Chooses a Veteran N.Y.C. Education Leader as Schools Chancellor

The selection of Kamar Samuels, who leads schools on the West Side of Manhattan, could help Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani craft his schools agenda.Kamar Samuels, a veteran of New York City’s public schools, is expected to be named schools chancellor by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.