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Case Challenging Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Is Moved to Manhattan

Case Challenging Mamdani’s Rent Freeze Is Moved to Manhattan
New York Times Friday 21 August 2026, 17:25 UTC By Mihir Zaveri and Hurubie Meko 1 min read
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A judge in Staten Island has moved a case challenging Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rent-freeze policy to a court in Manhattan.

A judge in Staten Island has moved a case challenging Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rent-freeze policy to a court in Manhattan.
Challenging Mamdani (PERSON) Manhattan (LOCATION) Staten Island (LOCATION) Zohran Mamdani (PERSON)
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