Mayoral Race 2026: Urban Economy and Housing Top Voter Priorities As New York City approaches the 2026 mayoral election, the political atmosphere is charged with urgency and pragmatism. The issues shaping voter sentiment are not abstract ideals but immediate, lived realities — the cost of housing, the state of the city’s economy, and the quality […]
New York’s Mayoral Race Heats Up: Housing, Transit, and Tech at the Center The 2025 New York City mayoral race is emerging as one of the most consequential contests in decades. Against a backdrop of economic transition, housing shortages, and a rapidly evolving tech sector, candidates are framing their visions around the future of urban […]
Manhattan Rent Crisis Deepens Despite Record Construction Manhattan’s rental market is facing its most complex paradox in years. Even as cranes dominate the skyline and construction activity hits multi-decade highs, rents continue to climb to record levels. The supply pipeline is full, yet affordability remains elusive. For tenants, landlords, and policymakers, the contradiction raises uncomfortable […]