US EditionZohran Mamdani wants to freeze rents for New Yorkers. Here's why it's controversial.
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Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York convincingly. In the borough of Queens, it is clear why his message is resonating. "We need fresh blood and a more progressive course."
Zohran Mamdani wants to freeze rents for New Yorkers. Here's why it's controversial.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's Democratic nominee for mayor, has pledged to replace members of the Rent Guidelines Board with people committed to freezing rents.Barry Williams/Getty ImagesZohran Mamdani has pledged to freeze rent for some apartments in New York City if elected mayor.The move aims to aid low-income New Yorkers amid rising housing costs.But critics argue it may hinder building maintenance and new housing construction.If one sloga…
He was born in Africa, the only son of a university professor and an Indian producer whose work earned indications to the Oscars. He was a hip-hop musician, with Mr. Cardamom's pseudonym before entering into politics. Madani has already met with the support of Bernie Sanders and Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and the prime Democrats in New York's Chamber. He has won Andrew Cuomo. He has been seen as a lufade of hope in a fragmented Democratic Party.
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