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New York City elected Zohran Mamdani as mayor, marking a historic milestone for Muslim communities.
Abdelhamid describes Islamophobia as an ongoing threat, intensified by trolls and bots around elections.
Community safety remains a priority, with Malikah organizing mutual aid and safety networks in multiple neighborhoods.
Abdelhamid connects personal history of hijab discrimination to broader calls for belonging and protection.
The piece frames political progress as fragile and dependent on continued organizing and solidarity.
Abdelhamid notes the ongoing fight for safe spaces in everyday venues—schools, workplaces, and transit.
The narrative links personal fatherhood with societal progress and the hope for a more inclusive city.
Abdelhamid emphasizes that Maya Mamdani’s administration is a step, not a solution, in combating hate.
The essay highlights the reach of anti-Muslim rhetoric after the mayoral announcement.

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NYC officials announced a $2.1 million settlement with A&E Real Estate over building violations across 14 properties.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and tenant aide Cea Weaver attended the press conference to present the settlement plan.
HPD and city officials said enforcement tools would be used if landlords fail to comply with the law.
The settlement requires repairs and addresses thousands of building violations across multiple boroughs.
Weaver has faced criticism for past statements about private property ownership.
Mamdani expressed support for Weaver amid controversy surrounding her views.
The city’s legal action targeted the real estate firm for failing to address violations promptly.
Officials cited the settlement as proof of city willingness to enforce tenant protections.
The press conference took place in Queens, with other officials present.
The release notes the company has invested in upgrades in every building it owns.

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The city reached a $2.1 million settlement with A&E Real Estate to address violations across 14 buildings and curb tenant harassment.
Mayor Mamdani announced the settlement, calling it an initial step in the administration’s actions against A&E.
The agreement requires A&E to fix more than 4,000 building-code violations and to stop harassing tenants.
Tenant concerns in Jackson Heights were highlighted as A&E owns 17 buildings in the area with thousands of violations.
Tenants described ongoing issues—even after some violations were resolved—including elevator outages and mold.
An A&E spokesperson claimed the company has invested hundreds of millions in repairs and that most violations at the referenced building were resolved.
Queens Daily Eagle reported ongoing disputes over repairs and tenant rights, including lawsuits and tenant unions.
The case is tied to tenants’ lawsuits and the involvement of Communities Resist in addressing hundreds of violations.
The city framed the settlement as part of a broader effort to enforce housing standards in rent-stabilized buildings.
The article notes ongoing reform efforts despite the settlement, with tenants seeking sustained improvements.

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A&E Real Estate agreed to a $2.1 million settlement over thousands of violations across 14 buildings in NYC.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani framed the action as part of a broader housing crackdown targeting bad actors.
The settlement includes injunctions barring the landlord from harassing tenants in the future.
Officials said the city has addressed more than 1,000 violations so far and repaired tens of thousands of issues.
Mamdani said the settlement is part of a broader commitment to good governance and moral imperative.
The mayor pledged ongoing rent hearings and closer oversight of landlords citywide.
A&E Real Estate defended its actions, citing investments in boiler replacements and elevator repairs.
The article notes broader political debate over Mamdani's housing policies and potential impact on NYC residents.
The press conference occurred at a Jackson Heights building with 220 open violations noted by Mamdani's office.
Daily Mail reports on related political commentary and upcoming hearings in the first 100 days of Mamdani's mayorship.
The article includes background on Mamdani's background as a democratic socialist and his agenda.

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