Zohran Mamdani is making headlines as he leads the polls in the New York City mayoral race, garnering significant support and attracting both praise and criticism for his progressive policies, including plans to tax the wealthy. As momentum builds for his candidacy, new super PACs have formed both in support of and against him, reflecting a polarized landscape among voters and the business community. Despite concerns among moderates and wealthy elites, Mamdani’s campaign resonates, particularly with younger constituents and the tenant movement, which sees his victory as a potential turning point for housing policy. The upcoming election is shaping up to be a transformative moment, not only for NYC but potentially as a model for other progressive movements across the country.