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Can Mamdani Turn NYC Into a Progressive Model?

New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has big plans to make the city more affordable and equitable by freezing rents, offering free buses and universal childcare, and expanding social services. But enacting this agenda will be tough, requiring state approval, navigating powerful local interests, and managing sharp political divisions in…