Big Take Zohran Mamdani, the Socialist Who Could Be NYC's New Mayor
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Jun 29, 2025 
Zohran Mamdani, a New York State Assembly member and democratic socialist, is making waves as a candidate for NYC mayor. He discusses his bold policies like rent freezes, universal childcare, and plans for city-run grocery stores to tackle affordability. Mamdani shares insights on addressing the housing crisis and suggests creating a Department of Community Safety, emphasizing a shift towards community-based solutions. He also navigates the challenges of tax reform, aiming to raise taxes on the wealthy to fund vital public services.
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Housing Crisis and City Power
- Housing affordability is the core crisis for about a quarter of New Yorkers living in poverty.
- City government can either worsen or fix this by using its powers effectively, unlike previous administrations.
Balanced Housing Solutions
- Combine rent freezes for rent-stabilized tenants with deregulation to increase housing supply.
- Support hardship programs for landlords to maintain buildings without raising rents unfairly.
Streamline and Upzone Housing
- Increase housing density near mass transit and upzone wealthier neighborhoods for affordable housing.
- Streamline approval processes to prevent costly delays in affordable housing projects.