From rent controls and universal childcare to his controversial views on Israel–Palestine, Mamdani’s platform represents a radical departure from City Hall’s traditional centrism. Here's a breakdown of his core beliefs and proposals.

In a stunning upset, New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, who has been dogged by accusations of antisemitism over his harsh criticism of Israel, defeated Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary.