New York, July 2, 2025 — Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor and self-styled progressive hero, is facing major backlash after it was revealed that he pretended to be Black on his college application to Columbia University.

Freezing the rent requires a big squeeze. Socialist Zohran Mamdani’s promise of freezing rents in New York City if elected mayor hinges on his appointments to a powerful board that could easily buck his wishes — just ask Eric Adams.