Mamdani's Bold NYC Mayoral Bid: Affordable Housing, Rent Freeze, and AOC's Endorsement

New York City Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Launches Campaign Ad Focused on Affordability New York, NY – June 11, 2025 – NYS Assemblymember and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani launched a new television advertisement today, focusing on his key policy proposals to make New York City more affordable for its residents. The ad, which begins airing tonight, highlights Mamdani's commitment to lowering grocery costs, freezing rent for over two million tenants, and building hundreds of thousands of affordable homes. "We are done settling for less," Mamdani declares in the ad. "We are ready for a city we can afford." The ad showcases images of Mamdani at campaign events, interacting with supporters, and emphasizes his collaborative approach to governance. The ad also features a significant endorsement from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, lending considerable weight to Mamdani's campaign. The endorsement underscores the growing support for Mamdani's progressive platform among influential figures in New York politics. Mamdani's campaign has positioned affordability as a central theme, directly addressing the concerns of many New Yorkers struggling with the high cost of living. His detailed proposals offer a concrete plan to tackle these challenges, making his campaign a significant contender in the upcoming mayoral race. The ad concludes with information on early voting (June 14-22) and election day (June 24).