Zohran Mamdani has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor against former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Although the official results are pending, Mamdani's win is largely accepted after Cuomo conceded. The 33-year-old, who emphasizes affordable housing and combating poverty, promises to address the city's escalating living costs and improve conditions for its tenants. His ambitious housing policy aims to increase affordable housing availability and enhance public housing funding, marking a shift in focus to prioritize tenant rights over landlord interests.
"I will be your Democratic nominee for the mayor of New York City," Mamdani—who was born in Uganda but immigrated to the U.S. as a child—told supporters after his opponent bowed out of the race.
"This is a city where one in four of its people are living in poverty, a city where 500,000 kids go to sleep hungry every night. And ultimately, it's a city that is in danger of losing that which it makes it so special."
"New York City is a majority-tenant town, but too often, our government works for the landlords. It's time to take back our power!"
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