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Mamdani's Free Bus Push, Renter Ripoff Hearings
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani advocates for free bus service, riding the Q-seventy route to LaGuardia Airport and engaging with passengers about the benefits. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul and MTA Chair Janno Lieber support expanding fare discounts, potentially paving the way for broader free service. Mamdani also signs an executive order for Renter Ripoff hearings and appoints Dina Levy as housing commissioner to address affordability issues. Checkout Solipillow.com
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