NY Young Republican leader warns Mamdani education plan undermines merit New York Young Republican President Stefano Forte said New York City Mayor Zohran Mandani’s plan will phase out gifted programs and limit opportunities for high-achieving students. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ’s education agenda might be the most concerning of his administration and would have a damaging impact, a local GOP leader told Fox News Digital,