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NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Debates Key Policies on Subway Interview
New York City Subway Becomes Forum for Mayoral Candidate's Policy Defense New York City, NY – A recent interview conducted aboard a New York City subway train has offered a candid look into the mayoral campaign, as candidate Zohran Mamdani addressed critical urban issues and refuted opposition claims. The interview, part of the 'SubwayTakes' series, saw Mamdani directly confronting campaign literature distributed against him. During the discussion, Mamdani clarified his stance on taxation, stating that his proposals for higher taxes are aimed exclusively at the top 1% of New Yorkers who earn over $1 million annually, not the general populace. He emphasized, "The only taxes that we are proposing are on the 1% of New Yorkers who make $1 million or more a year." The candidate also tackled accusations of supporting police defunding. He asserted, "No matter how many pieces of literature you get sent, I'm not defunding the police." Instead, he advocated for a restructuring that would allow police officers to focus on serious crimes like shootings and murders, while creating a new Department of Community Safety to address issues such as mental health and homelessness. "I'm actually working with the police to create public safety by ensuring they can do their jobs focused on serious crimes, and creating a Department of Community Safety that'll focus on mental health, homelessness..." Mamdani stated. Furthermore, Mamdani dismissed claims of a "radical plan to put homeless in the subway system" as a "lie" from his opponents. He highlighted the significant financial backing of his opposition, noting that campaign efforts against him are funded by figures like Michael Bloomberg, DoorDash, and Bill Ackman, a "Trump-supporting billionaire." He contrasted this with his campaign's funding, which he stated raised an equivalent amount from over 20,000 ordinary people, underscoring what he described as a "mismatch here between ordinary people and billionaires." Mamdani concluded by urging New Yorkers to vote, emphasizing the election as a choice between corporate and billionaire influence and the interests of the working and middle classes.
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