Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently criticized Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner in the race for New York City mayor, for residing in a $2,300/month rent-stabilized apartment in Astoria, Queens despite earning a six-figure income. Cuomo argues that this situation deprives low-income New Yorkers of affordable housing, especially during the city’s ongoing affordability crisis.
Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger discuss Cuomo’s highlighting of Mamdani’s affluent background, including his wealthy family and lavish lifestyle, to emphasize the perceived hypocrisy. In response, Mamdani defended his housing choice, stating he moved into the apartment when his income was lower and pledges to vacate it.