Kathy Wylde back in middle of Wall Street’s tense talks with NYC’s left-leaning pols — and it’s awkward: ‘Nothing official’
Kathy Wylde, the former head of the Partnership for New York City, is mediating between Wall Street and New York's left-leaning mayor, Zohran Mamdani. She is concerned about the mayor's socialist policies and their potential impact on the city's economy. Although she claims to have no official role, Wylde continues to encourage dialogue between the mayor and business leaders.
- ▪Kathy Wylde has been urging Mayor Mamdani to improve relations with the business community.
- ▪Mamdani's recent tax proposals have raised concerns among business leaders about the city's economic future.
- ▪Wylde emphasizes that she is not a lobbyist but feels a responsibility to help Mamdani connect with business leaders.
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Charles Gasparino Business exclusive on the money Kathy Wylde back in middle of Wall Street’s tense talks with NYC’s left-leaning pols — and it’s awkward: ‘Nothing official’ By Charles Gasparino Published May 21, 2026, 6:46 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Kathy Wylde has once again landed in the space between Wall Street and New York’s left-leaning politicos – and it’s getting awkward. The recently retired head of the Partnership for New York City – the Big Apple’s biggest business advocacy group – has been quietly urging Mayor Mamdani to mend fences with city business leaders, On The Money has learned. The 79-year-old power broker’s major worry: The mayor’s continued friction with the business community.
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