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Economist Emily Eisner and former New York State Assemblyman Kenny Burgos are debating whether Mayor Zohran Mamdani's housing policies will make housing more affordable for most New York City residents. Eisner, the executive director of the Fiscal Policy Institute, argues in favor of the resolution, while Burgos, CEO of the New York Apartment Association and a former assembly member, takes the opposing stance. The debate is moderated by Gene Epstein from the Soho Forum.

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On an unspecified date, Economist Emily Eisner and former New York State Assemblyman Kenny Burgos debated whether Mayor Zohran Mamdani's housing policies would make housing more affordable for most New York City residents. Arguing in favor of the resolution was Eisner, executive director of the Fiscal Policy Institute, and co-chair of the New York City Policy Forum. Opposing the motion was Burgos, CEO of the New York Apartment Association, which represents a coalition managing hundreds of thousands of rent-stabilized homes citywide. The debate was moderated by Gene Epstein, director of the Soho Forum. This discussion highlights differing views on the effectiveness of recent housing policy initiatives in addressing high costs and affordability issues in New York City.

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🔮 Economist Emily Eisner and former New York State Assemblyman Kenny Burgos debate the resolution, "Mayor Zohran Mamdani's housing policies will make housing more affordable for most New York City residents.

2026-10-09 · assertive framing · Will Mamdani Make Housing More Affordable?

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New York City New York State the Fiscal Policy Institute the New York Apartment Association the New York City Policy Forum

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Taking the negative is Burgos, the CEO of the New York Apartment Association, where he represents a coalition of housing providers who own and manage hundreds of thousands of rent-stabilized homes across New York City.

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🔮 Economist Emily Eisner and former New York State Assemblyman Kenny Burgos debate the resolution, "Mayor Zohran Mamdani's housing policies will make housing more affordable for most New York City residents.

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Will Mamdani Make Housing More Affordable? · assertive framing

Economist Emily Eisner and former New York State Assemblyman Kenny Burgos debate the resolution, "Mayor Zohran Mamdani's housing policies will make housing more affordable for most New York City residents. asserted

housing → debate → residents

Arguing in favor of the resolution is Eisner, the executive director of the Fiscal Policy Institute. asserted

Eisner → argue → Institute

Taking the negative is Burgos, the CEO of the New York Apartment Association, where he represents a coalition of housing providers who own and manage hundreds of thousands of rent-stabilized homes across New York City. asserted

who → take → City

He is a former member of the New York State Assembly representing the 85th district in the southeastern Bronx. asserted

He → represent → Bronx

The debate is moderated by Soho Forum director Gene Epstein. asserted

debate → moderate → Epstein

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