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NYC Mayor: American Dream now feels like winning the lottery

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed concern that the American Dream is becoming unattainable for many, likening the odds of achieving it to winning the lottery. He argued that if the dream is not a guarantee of a better life, its value diminishes. Mamdani highlighted his administration's focus on affordability in housing, childcare, and groceries as essential components of a dignified life. He also noted that wealth consolidation in the city hinders opportunity, despite efforts like a pied-à-terre tax surcharge. AI

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NYC Mayor: American Dream now feels like winning the lottery

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Ma ·

    Zohran Mamdani says ‘you have to luck out in some big way’ to achieve the American Dream now—and many people see better odds of winning the lottery

    "People think that they have better odds playing the lottery than making it in their own life. What does that say about the country that we live in?"

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