In an exclusive interview with The Story, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani outlined his vision for transforming the city into a more affordable and equitable place for its residents. The Democrat, who is seeking to unseat former mayor Bill de Blasio and other contenders, emphasized his plan to address housing affordability and overhaul the NYPD’s practices. Mamdani’s proposals include increasing affordable housing units and implementing stricter oversight for police conduct.