New York City Mayor Eric Adams' administration is taking aim at a modern-day villain: exorbitant streaming services. In a bid to ease the financial burden on residents, Mayor Adams' ally, Mayor-elect of New York City's 36th Council District, Shahab Mamdani, has proposed a plan to regulate the city's streaming services. Mamdani's proposal would require streaming providers to offer a free, ad-supported option to low-income New Yorkers, effectively making high-quality entertainment more accessible to those who need it most. The move is part of a broader effort to address income inequality and make New York City a more affordable place to live.
Mayor Mamdani wants to be a knight in shining armor, coming to save New Yorkers from … their streaming subscriptions.
