Mamdani backs NYC delivery-bill; critics warn price hikes and relocation risk.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed the Teamsters-backed Delivery Protection Act, which would require last-mile delivery operators to hire workers directly rather than subcontract. Supporters say the measure protects workers and communities, while opponents warn it would raise costs—an AKRF estimate puts the typical household increase at about $664 per year—and could force Amazon to move deliveries outside the city, risking thousands of local jobs.