Rents have soared, the subway needs modernization, and, despite a major corruption scandal, Mayor Eric Adams faces rising pressure from voters about the cost of living.
A proposal in the City Council aims to shift the rental broker fee from renters to landlords to alleviate some financial pressure on tenants, despite real estate industry pushback.
The congestion pricing plan, intended to manage traffic and fund public transit improvements, faces opposition but is gaining traction as essential for reducing Manhattan's gridlock.
New York Democrats are aggressively crafting new policies aimed at addressing voter concerns about affordability, making the city's cost of living a significant campaign issue for Mayor Adams's re-election.
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