Resellers are trying to flip Mamdani's affordable New York-themed World Cup jerseys for as much as $1,000

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani released affordable World Cup jerseys on Friday.

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I can't afford a home in the San Francisco housing market. I'm hopeful it's a phase, but it's emotionally exhausting getting outbid.

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Alexandria Belton feels as though the AI boom has priced her out of the San Francisco housing market, but is hopeful it's just a phase.

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Welcome to swag socialism: New Yorkers waited hours in line for Mamdani's affordable World Cup jerseys

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New Yorkers waited hours in line for Zohran Mamdani's limited-edition $50 World Cup jerseys.

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New York City's swag (democratic) socialist renaissance has arrived.

I went to one of Mamdani's COGE hearings. New Yorkers didn't talk much about budget cuts.

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Zohran Mamdani recently created his answer to DOGE — the NYC Commission on Government Efficiency.

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Mamdani's housing plan looks a lot like other YIMBY darlings, like Austin and Minneapolis

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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani mentioned Austin as a city with successful affordable housing policies.

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My mom's assisted living costs her over $7,000 monthly. I'm considering moving to Spain so my own long-term care will be cheaper.

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Rob Dubitsky is considering moving to Spain to lower his own long-term care costs.

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The 15 best cities to live in 2026 all have one thing in common: they're cheaper

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Maybe this suburb is affordable…

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An unlikely halalflation culprit: New York City's big push to cut traffic

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Many NYC street vendors live outside Manhattan and must pay congestion pricing tolls on their commute.

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What NYC bus riders really want from Zohran Mamdani

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Ana Terrones sat in a window seat of the M15 Select bus, brushing raindrops off her jacket and scrolling through her phone. The glow of incoming text messages bounced off her glasses.

Ask your landlord to lower your rent — now

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A few weeks ago, Marco Bario texted his landlord with an unusual request.

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