Candidates for mayor weigh in on proposed rent hike for millions New Yorkers

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- The fallout from the Rent Guidelines Board’s preliminary vote to allow rent hikes for New York City's roughly 2.5 million rent-stabilized tenants drew swift reaction Thursday from candidates running to replace Mayor Eric Adams. The Board voted Wednesday night to approve increases of up to 4.75% for one-year leases and 7.75% [...]