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Zohran Mamdani: “One in 5 New Yorkers [find] $2.90 for a metro card [is] now…”

Featuring: Zohran Mamdani, Democratic | Mayor of New York City

New York Mayoral Candidates Zohran Mamdani and Zellnor Myrie Discuss Affordability and Public Safety on IN FOCUS

Published June 2, 2025 | Video Starts at 01:12

So, Mr. Mamdani, what do you see as the most proud of you pressing issue facing New Yorkers today? Affordability. This is the most expensive city in the United States … One in 5 New Yorkers [find] $2.90 for a metro card [is] now out of reach. … So if elected, here's what you propose to do. You want to freeze rent? Yes, ma' am. Make bus far no cost childcare. How would that work? (01:12–01:25)

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Asserts that 20% of New Yorkers cannot afford a $2.90 metro card.

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“New Yorkers are being pushed out of this very city.”
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