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NYC's Political Scene Shifts: DSA's Agenda Gains Traction, Industrial Zoning Plan Unveiled

DSA's prison reform plan gains momentum in NYC's mayoral race. A new industrial zoning plan could reshape the city's housing landscape. Plus, a Supreme Court battle and the uncertain future of LA's iconic Langer's Deli.

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NYC's Political Scene Shifts: DSA's Agenda Gains Traction, Industrial Zoning Plan Unveiled

New York City's political news is abuzz with changes, from the mayoral race to industrial zoning plans. Meanwhile, a legendary LA deli faces an uncertain future, and a high-profile legal battle unfolds in Washington.

In the mayoral race, several staffers on Zohran Mamdani's campaign are members of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and support the Agenda for Decarceration, a plan aimed at reducing the city's incarcerated population. This proposal, floated before the pandemic, has gained traction in the current election season.

Looking at the city's industrial sector, the draft of a new industrial plan has been unveiled. It aims to tackle the housing crisis by rezoning valuable land. This move comes decades after the city first created 'manufacturing zones' in 1961 to reserve land for public facilities and businesses. The city's industrial sector has since declined, leading to large-scale rezonings, including Mayor Michael Bloomberg's creation of Industrial Business Zones (IBZs) in the early 2000s to clarify manufacturing areas.

Across the country, a legal battle is brewing in the Supreme Court. President Trump's fight with Fed governor Lisa Cook over mortgage application allegations has reached the highest court in the land. The Court may soon decide whether Congress can limit the president's authority to remove at least some Fed officials.

In Los Angeles, the future of the legendary Langer's Deli hangs in the balance. Owner Norm Langer wants to keep the deli open through the 2028 Olympics but is uncertain about its future. The deli's fate may be tied to the ongoing issues of crime, drugs, and homelessness in nearby MacArthur Park. The person who seems to determine the deli's future remains unclear, as search results do not explicitly mention them.

As New York City's mayoral race heats up, the DSA's Agenda for Decarceration gains traction. Meanwhile, the city's industrial sector faces changes with the new draft industrial plan. In Washington, the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in on presidential authority over Fed officials. In LA, the fate of Langer's Deli remains uncertain, tied to the challenges faced by its neighborhood.

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