Democratic Socialists scored a major victory in New York City’s congressional primaries, handing Republicans fresh ammunition as they fight to hold their narrow House majority in the 2026 midterm elections. Fresh off his mayoral primary victory, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani helped allies Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier defeat more establishment Democrats in safely Democratic districts. All three are heavily favored to win in November and join C

New York City | Housing Policy | Mayor Transition With just days remaining before Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is sworn in at midnight on New Year’s Day , outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams is making a final, highly consequential move that could shape housing policy well into the next administration. In the closing stretch of his term, Adams has moved to fill two vacancies on the New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) — a quiet but powerful action that may limit Mamda