NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — In this episode of Up Close, we explore what officials are calling a new era in city government.

After presenting a budget exceeding $124 billion, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that New York City’s fiscal crisis has come to an end. He credited state assistance for helping close a $5.5 billion budget gap, though some experts remain concerned about potential long-term deficits.

We speak with New York City First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan about the city’s financial outlook and what comes next.

The episode also turns to public health, examining growing concerns around hantavirus and measles. New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin joins the discussion to break down the risks and how seriously the public should take them.

Before that, the program takes a closer look at the Gilgo Beach murders. After years without resolution, investigators ultimately identified suspected serial killer Rex Heuermann. We ask why the case took so long to solve and speak with former Suffolk County Police Chief Rodney Harrison, one of the key figures involved in the investigation.