Tenant advocates and rent-stabilized landlords are warring over the possibility of four years of rent freezes under a future Mamdani mayoralty.

Mr. Mamdani’s victory upended city politics and reverberated nationally. He relied on a memorable message, charisma and a strong ground game.

Zohran Mamdani's surprising victory in the NYC mayoral primary election signals a shift in city politics. His campaign, focused on democratic socialism and addressing the needs of marginalized communities,