At Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first public hearing for renters, attendees bemoaned slow repairs, a frustrating 311 system, and ...
Chancellor Kamar Samuels said staff must have “courageous conversations” to combat prejudice. The mom’s comment at a parent meeting caused outrage and worldwide headlines.
Days after taking office, the mayor announced the hearings, an opportunity to hear tenants’ complaints about abusive landlords and poor housing conditions.