NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Doubles Down on Rent Freeze, ‘Sanctuary City’ Promises

NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Doubles Down on Rent Freeze, ‘Sanctuary City’ Promises

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on two of his core campaign pledges: freezing rents for regulated apartments and preserving the city’s “sanctuary” immigration policies. On Dec. 4, the self-described democratic socialist hosted a “Hot Chocolate, Frozen Rent” event in a Manhattan neighborhood home to thousands of rent-controlled tenants. After greeting residents and handing out hot chocolate, Mamdani reiterated his vow to free…

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