Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, promises a rent freeze that’s easy to deliver but it remains to be seen if it will solve the city’s deeper housing problems. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/07/28/world/freezing-nyc-rent/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #zohranmamdani #newyorkcity #democrats #housing