Organize NYC
Coverage of Organize NYC in the Nexus archive.
- Landlords sue to put Mamdani’s rent freeze on ice
Seven landlords sued to overturn New York City's rent freeze policy, claiming the Rent Guidelines Board was influenced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani's campaign promises. The lawsuit seeks to reinstate previous rent increases and challenges the board's independence, with a court hearing scheduled for Sept. 2.
- Mamdani’s $53M Mass Engagement office draws Council questions over budget, political guardrails
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Office of Mass Engagement, with a $53 million budget, faces City Council scrutiny over funding sources and safeguards against political influence. The office, created via executive order, includes the Public Engagement Unit and aims to expand civic outreach, but lawmakers question budget transparency and potential conflicts with independent processes like the Rent Guidelines Board.