Zohran Mamdani

Why Mamdani’s New York has to fight to retain its crown

Zohran Mamdani is framing the tax drive as a way to increase affordability and improve services for average New Yorkers.

New York mayor says second-home levy plan is key step to tax the rich

New Yorkers already stretching their budgets to buy their first home may find it harder to get approved for a purchase with the added tax burden.

Zohran Mamdani’s tax threat risks worsening New York City housing crisis he’s trying to fix

Mayor Mamdani was elected on a wave of optimism and lofty promises to bring free childcare, no-cost buses, and a rent freeze to New Yorkers struggling in a city that has become increasingly unaffordable.

Mamdani threatens NYC property tax hike as last-resort option

Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City shortly after midnight on Jan 1.  He is flanked by his wife, Rama Duwaji, (right) and New York Attorney-General Letitia James.

Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as mayor of New York City

Buyers signed contracts on 176 homes in Manhattan priced at US$4 million or more in November, up 25 per cent from the 141 deals inked the month prior.

Manhattan luxury apartment market surges in month after Mamdani’s win

How Mamdani translates his electoral mandate into governance will shape both the city’s trajectory and the national conversation about urban progressive politics for years to come.

NYC mayoral election 2025: Historic shift in city politics

Zohran Mamdani’s victory comes after fierce attacks on his policies and Muslim heritage.

Young leftist Trump foe elected New York mayor