It was not so long ago that the rent and housing were sideline issues,” says one leading tenant organizer. “Now it's really almost impossible to ignore because of the scale, depth and breadth of the pain.

Zohran Mamdani’s New York primary win sparks the ire of Modi’s supporters. Experts say Mamdani, a mayoral candidate, has attracted criticism on the Hindu right for his faith and outspoken views.

Andrew Cuomo for the chance to run in November. “The second the results came out, my phone started lighting up,” Smallridge said. “It’s a good thing we are very nimble; we can act quickly and strike when the iron is hot.