A multi-millionaire left NYC for 25 years. Now he's back and ready to pay more taxes.

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Andrew Tobias in his Manhattan apartment.

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Andrew Tobias is a New York City millionaire, and he will happily pay more taxes. Just make sure to send him a fruit basket.

Welcome to Mamdani's hot lottery summer in New York

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Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York City during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Morocco at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 13, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani watching a World Cup game in New Jersey.

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NYC's rent freeze is finally becoming a reality. Here are 3 things renters should know.

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One of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's central campaign promises was to fight for affordable housing.
One of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's central campaign promises was to fight for affordable housing.

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Mamdani's most controversial pitch: free stuff

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani has pitched free buses and childcare as part of his affordability agenda.

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Mamdani's rent freeze is official. One chart shows who stands to benefit.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rent freeze will take effect for leases beginning October 1, 2026.

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Are you good at saving money? What are your best hacks? Tell us about it.

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From budgeting to taking advantage of seasonal discounts, tell us how you save up money.

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Mamdani wants more housing on public land. A map shows where NYC is building now — and why 'it's not a silver bullet.'

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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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