New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rent crusade might be coming to your city

Rent Guidelines Board grants rent freeze, but landlords warn of housing distress

Rent-stabilized tenants are praising Mayor Zohran Mamdani: Just as promised, tenants living in New York City’s 2.3 million rental units. The post Rent Guidelines Board grants rent freeze, but landlords warn of housing distress appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.

Mamdani wants Austin housing results with socialist rent-freeze politics

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his solution to Gotham’s housing crisis, invoking the free-market housing renaissance in Austin, Texas. Weeks later, his Rent Guidelines Board installed historic price controls. The Rent Guidelines Board, six of whose nine members were appointed by Mamdani, voted 7-1 Thursday to pause rent increases for up to two years. []

Mamdani celebrates rent freeze for stabilized housing as board member quits, blasts vote process

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hailed the New York City Rent Guidelines Board's move to freeze the rent on rent stabilized apartments.

New York City Board Approves Mayor Mamdani’s Rent Freeze: Here’s What We Know

On June 25, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani fulfilled another promise on his list of goals since stepping into office in January: tackling the city’s affordability crisis by issuing a city-wide rent freeze. Tuesday night, the New York Rent Guidelines Board voted to freeze rents for both one-year and two-year leases for residents living []

New York City freezes rents for one million regulated apartments

New York City's rent freeze fulfillls a key campaign promise from Mayor Zohran Mamdani

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Draws Sharp Line On Israel Stance

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed his stance on the state of Israel, U.S. military aid, and local hate crimes during a Sunday broadcast interview with ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl on “This Week.” When questioned by Karl on whether he supports Israel as a Jewish state, Mamdani tied his viewpoint to [] New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Draws Sharp Line On Israel Stance

Mamdani Flexes Political Muscle as His Candidates Sweep NYC Primaries

One year after his stunning rise to New York City’s highest office, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has demonstrated that his influence extends far beyond City Hall. According to Fox News , the socialist mayor played a central

Mamdani’s Coldest Rent Control Gimmick Yet

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is celebrating the latest step toward one of his signature socialist campaign promises with a social media blitz that attempts to turn rent control into the summer’s hottest trend. “It might be hot outside but the rent is freezing,” Mamdani wrote on X alongside a video released after New ...

Mamdani lives up to campaign promise, freezing rent for about 1 million New Yorkers

The New York City Mayor called the decision “a historic victory for New York City tenants.”

Mamdani looks to flex political muscle in key New York House primaries 

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is looking to use his political power to reshape New York’s congressional delegation less than six months after taking office. The popular mayor has made endorsements in multiple contests ahead of Tuesday’s House primaries in New York, including for progressive challengers to two sitting Democratic congressmen. One of these picks...

NYC set to freeze rents as critics warn of crumbling buildings and bankrupt landlords

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised a rent freeze for people living in 1 million apartments if he got elected

Lamine Labo Kourouma, nouveau maire de Kankan : « La mairie sera la maison commune, ouverte à tous, sans distinction »

Après plus de deux ans passés à la tête de la Commune urbaine de Kankan, Arafan Moussa Koulibaly a officiellement passé la main à Lamine Labo Kourouma, élu maire de la commune urbaine. La cérémonie de passation de service, présidée par le préfet de Kankan, s’est tenue dans l’après-midi de ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026, [] The post Lamine Labo Kourouma, nouveau maire de Kankan : « La mairie sera la maison commune, ouverte à tous, sans distinction » first appeared on Guineematin.com.

New York City’s Rent Freeze: Who Benefits, and What’s Next?

Mayor Mamdani’s rent freeze will bring relief to many, but it doesn’t disrupt a housing system built on profit and tenant exploitation. We need to organize for a socialist housing solution. The post New York City’s Rent Freeze: Who Benefits, and What’s Next? appeared first on Left Voice.

Gueckédou : Anathin Siafa Kamano élu maire, la GMD s’empare de la commune urbaine

La commune urbaine de Gueckédou a désormais un nouveau maire. À l’issue de l’élection des exécutifs communaux tenue ce jeudi 2 juillet 2026, Anathin Siafa Kamano, candidat de la Génération pour la Modernité et le Développement (GMD), a été porté à la tête de la municipalité. Cette élection s’inscrit dans le cadre du processus d’installation []

Policy Pro: Now what? Rafael Cestero on the rent freeze aftermath

This story gives you a peek at the content coming to our new platform, TRD Policy Pro. Sign up to get early access here. Mayor Zohran Mamdani got his rent freeze. Now the real estate industry is asking what comes next for the city’s rent-stabilized buildings. That question is front and center for Rafael Cestero, CEO of the Community Preservation Corporation, which bills itself as the nation’s largest federally certified lender focused on multifamily housing in low-income communities. Over more than three decades Cestero has worked across affordable housing finance and government, from starting out at Enterprise Community Partners to []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

Races to watch: As staunch Israel critics notch wins, these candidates could be next

Last week’s New York City results showed the power of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsement and alarmed some Jewish leaders who watched as two pro-Israel incumbents lost their seat.

Mamdani looks to flex political muscle in key New York House primaries

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is looking to use his political power to reshape New York’s congressional delegation less than six months after taking office. The popular mayor has made endorsements in multiple contests ahead of Tuesday’s House primaries in New York, including for progressive challengers to two sitting Democratic congressmen. One of these picks []...Click to read more

'Aim higher than you think is possible, Bangor': Former New York mayor's message to Co Down city as he tours £60m revamp site

A former mayor of New York City has told Bangor to “be bold and be ambitious” as he toured the site of a £60m revamp of the Co Down seaside city.

New York City Mayor Calls for a Shift in US Foreign Policy, Military Aid to Israel

Mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, has called for a major shift in US foreign policy and military aid provided to Israel.

Blacks First in Line for Free Childcare, Mayor Mamdani Says

The mayor of New York City, socialist Zohran Mamdani, who vowed during his campaign to increase property taxes on whiter neighborhoods, now is promising to put black neighborhoods first in line for one of his signature campaign promises, free childcare. The directness of his language about using race as a reason for directing government resources []The post Blacks First in Line for Free Childcare, Mayor Mamdani Says appeared first on .

LIVE: Zohran Mamdani gives a speech on America's 250th anniversary

Watch live as Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech on New York City's role in the founding of America and its place as the nation's symbolic gateway as part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary. #mamdani #newyork #america250

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LIVE: Mamdani delivers a speech from New York City Hall

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech at City Hall on July 3 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, reflecting on New York City's role in the nation's history. #zohranmamdani #mamdani #newyork #america250 #independenceday #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

The Fight for New York’s Street Vendors Isn’t Over

Nazrin Nahar After years of criminalization and confiscation, New York’s street vendors have won long-overdue reforms. Now the city must make good on its promises. The post The Fight for New York’s Street Vendors Isn’t Over appeared first on The Nation.

Exclusive: NYC Mayor on Rolling Out His Free 2-K Childcare Program to Help Ease the Burden on Black Families

The Root spoke with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani about his plan to help Black New Yorkers who are trying to raise families in the most expensive city in the country.

Modernist San Antonio mansion for sale was designed by one of the architects behind Hemisfair

A San Antonio mansion recently listed for 2.1 million offers the rare chance to own home that’s both modern and steeped in the city’s architectural history. Ken Bentley was one of the architects behind some of San Antonio’s most iconic structures and landmarks, as one of the designers of Hemisfair, St. Mary’s Hall and Trinity [] The post Modernist San Antonio mansion for sale was designed by one of the architects behind Hemisfair appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Socialism Is Thriving in New York. This Is a Good Thing

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's candidates won because they were good candidates with the backing of a popular mayor.

Mamdani’s advice to New Yorkers ahead of heat dome

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is encouraging New Yorkers to stay cool and stay indoors as a heat dome brings triple-digit temperatures to the city. He also gave a reminder to keep an eye out for tourists who may not be used to the sweltering heat.