Obama joins Mamdani in first public appearance together

[The New York Times]

The former president helped the New York City mayor showcase his child care agenda.

View in browser|nytimes.com April 19, 2026 Former President Barack Obama and Mayor Zohran Mamdani made their first public appearance together, meeting privately on Saturday before reading and singing to a group of children at an event promoting Mamdani’s free child care agenda. Angelina Katsanis/Associated Press See the video and read more. → MORE TOP STORIES Times Exclusive Secret memos by Supreme Court justices illuminate the origins of the “shadow docket.” → Iran’s cheap, low-tech drones have cost the U.S. Here’s how. → President Trump’s dispute with the pope deepened divisions on the right. → Want to see more of our expert reporting in your Google search results? Add The New York Times as a preferred source. If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018