Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Block Party’ Leaves Supporters Out in the Cold
New York City’s new mayor was sworn in under gray skies and biting cold, but for thousands who turned out hoping to celebrate, the day felt less like a party and more like an endurance test. According to the New York…
New York City’s new Mayor was sworn in under gray skies and biting cold, but for thousands who turned out hoping to celebrate, the day felt less like a party and more like an endurance test.
According to the New York Post, supporters of Zohran Mamdani gathered outside City Hall on Thursday for what his team promoted as an “Inauguration for a New Era Block Party.”
Instead of music, food, and free movement, many found themselves packed into barricaded areas with few amenities as temperatures hovered in the mid-20s.
An estimated 10,000 people stood along Broadway and nearby streets, watching the ceremony unfold on large television screens. Bathrooms were unavailable inside the secured areas, and there were no food vendors, leaving attendees cold, hungry, and frustrated.
“It’s definitely not a block party,” said Danny Mahabir, 30, of Astoria, who said he expected something festive for New Year’s Day.