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NYC Housing Policies Under Fire Amid Major Changes

2/18/2026

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Mamdani's Housing Scrutiny

In February 2026, New York City's housing policies face scrutiny as Mayor Zohran Mamdani implements his agenda.
Dan Garodnick, departing director of the Department of Planning, urges balance, noting rent freezes may deter maintenance.
Airbnb backs Michigan legislation requiring taxes from short-term rental platforms to level the playing field with Vrbo.
Pakistan's National Assembly criticizes abrupt solar policy changes, warning they could undermine investor trust and hinder clean energy adoption.

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Goldman Sachs Ditches DEI

Goldman Sachs will remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring standards for its board after a request from the National Legal and Policy Center.
This decision reflects a wider movement against DEI policies initiated during President Donald Trump's administration, which aimed to dismantle such initiatives in federal agencies and the private sector.
Trump's executive orders focus on restoring merit-based opportunities and challenging "woke" ideologies in elite universities, prompting criticism for undermining diversity efforts and academic independence.

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Mamdani's Housing Scrutiny

In February 2026, New York City's housing policies face scrutiny as Mayor Zohran Mamdani implements his agenda.
Dan Garodnick, departing director of the Department of Planning, urges balance, noting rent freezes may deter maintenance.
Airbnb backs Michigan legislation requiring taxes from short-term rental platforms to level the playing field with Vrbo.
Pakistan's National Assembly criticizes abrupt solar policy changes, warning they could undermine investor trust and hinder clean energy adoption.

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