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Mamdani, Dimon Discuss NYC Rent Freeze, Cost Relief

5/19/2026

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Zohran Mamdani met JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon at the bank’s new headquarters in New York on May 18.
The discussion focused on cutting government waste and easing regulatory red tape.
Mamdani’s mayoral platform pledged to freeze rents and lower grocery and childcare costs for low-income New Yorkers.
JPMorgan contributes $42 billion annually to New York City’s economy.

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Zohran Mamdani met JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon at the bank’s new headquarters in New York on May 18.
The discussion focused on cutting government waste and easing regulatory red tape.
Mamdani’s mayoral platform pledged to freeze rents and lower grocery and childcare costs for low-income New Yorkers.
JPMorgan contributes $42 billion annually to New York City’s economy.