Zohran Mamdani: “People often ask me what I think of the state of the Democratic party. This slate here today is our answer.”

Making New York City more affordable isn't just about lowering costs," he added, "it's about giving people back their time."

Mamdani has defended the tax as a fair way to generate $500m in annual revenue in a city with vast socioeconomic inequality.

New Yorkers will soon enjoy a 30 percent discount on their meat, seafood, milk, and bread — so long as they shop at a city-owned store.

this is a program for New Yorkers to be able to put food on the table, not a program for people to be able to make a quick buck through reselling.