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NYC Mayoral Candidate Argues Affordability Key to Luring Tech Sector Growth

Democratic mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani emphasized housing affordability as the primary draw for tech companies during Thursday’s debate. The candidate’s position comes despite his platform including significant corporate tax hikes aimed at funding public services.

Affordability Over Tax Incentives in NYC Tech Recruitment

Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race, reportedly argued during Thursday’s debate that affordability rather than tax concessions would ultimately attract technology companies to the city. According to reports, Mamdani suggested that tech CEOs would choose to establish operations in New York if potential employees could afford to live there.

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Government Shutdown Crisis: Senate Rejects GOP Funding Bill for Eighth Time as Federal Agencies Face Widespread Furloughs

** The United States Senate has rejected a Republican-backed continuing resolution for the eighth time, extending the government shutdown into its second week. Federal agencies are implementing widespread furloughs while the Trump administration continues construction projects and maintains staffing in key priority areas. **CONTENT:**

The United States government shutdown entered its 14th day as the United States Senate rejected a Republican-backed funding measure for the eighth time, deepening the political stalemate that has furloughed hundreds of thousands of federal workers and disrupted critical government services. The ongoing impasse marks one of the longest shutdowns in recent history, with both parties digging in on their positions regarding healthcare funding and government spending priorities.