Zohran Mamdani

“Each day when our children come to school, we teach them to ask questions, to challenge assumptions, to interrogate the premise, to ask why. When it comes to AI in our schools, we hold an obligation to do the same,”

Zohran Mamdani · said 2026-09-02 · reported 2026-09-02

Mamdani announced the temporary ban on generative AI for elementary and middle school students at a news conference.

“fully confident in both the legality and the importance of our initiative.”

Zohran Mamdani · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-27

Mamdani defended his government-run grocery store plan on Monday amid legal challenges from the Multicultural Business Coalition.

“Conversations around compensation are better left at the bargaining table,”

Zohran Mamdani · said 2026-08-06 · reported 2026-08-20

Mamdani reiterated at a news conference that compensation should be decided at the bargaining table.

“Sometimes, what you believe can change and develop.”

Zohran Mamdani · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19

Mamdani echoed AOC's sentiment about evolving beliefs a few days after her August 9 comments.

“He ran a campaign where it was best described by his words of money out of politics, money in your pocket, Medicare for all,”

Zohran Mamdani · said 2026-08-05 · reported 2026-08-05

Mamdani congratulated El-Sayed during an event at City Hall in New York, praising his campaign themes.

“We're going to be taking the step of releasing the addresses of wherever has been impacted, because we know that transparency is also a critical part of how New Yorkers can continue to go about their day,”

Zohran Mamdani · said 2026-07-08 · reported 2026-07-09

Mayor Mamdani said the city will release addresses of buildings impacted by legionella bacteria in cooling towers as part of an effort at transparency.

“There is no place for this kind of violence in our city. We will not tolerate it, and we will fight it with every single tool at our disposal,”

Zohran Mamdani · said 2026-07-05 · reported 2026-07-05

Mamdani condemned the Coney Island mass shooting during a July 5 press conference.

“If you have an older loved one, friend or neighbor, check in with them today. Make sure they’re staying hydrated, spending time in the air-conditioned spaces whenever possible and know where to find the nearest cooling center,”

Zohran Mamdani · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-03

Mamdani wrote a post to X urging residents to check on older loved ones during prolonged summer heat, shortly after asking residents to scale back AC use.

“New York: it's hot out there, and the power grid is working overtime to keep us cool,”

Zohran Mamdani · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-03

Mamdani posted on X about the heat and the power grid working overtime.

“Climate and quality of life are not two separate concerns. They are, in fact, one and the same,”

Zohran Mamdani · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-03

Mamdani said in an interview with the Nation last year that climate and quality of life are linked, proposing new school infrastructure as heat-wave shelters.

“Set your AC to 78 degrees, turn off lights/electronics you're not using, and unplug what you can. Our City is doing its part too: maintaining the 78 degrees rule in our buildings, dimming/turning off our lights during peak electricity demand, asking private partners to do the same, and powering down non-essential equipment. A stable grid means the AC stays on, and lives are saved. Let's ease demand — and get through the heat — together.”

Zohran Mamdani · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-03

Mamdani posted on X asking residents to reduce electricity demand by setting AC to 78 degrees and turning off unused lights and electronics.

“We are fully prepared,”

Zohran Mamdani · said 2026-07-01 · reported 2026-07-01

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday that a permit had been filed for a large event at Madison Square Garden and added that the city is fully prepared.

“There isn't anything to share beyond that.”

Zohran Mamdani · said 2026-07-01 · reported 2026-07-01

Mayor Mamdani declined to provide additional details about the event permit filed for Madison Square Garden.

“We should be bringing New Yorkers together, not stoking division.”

Zohran Mamdani · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-27

Zohran Mamdani commented after Mayor Eric Adams withdrew from an event featuring Kajal Hindusthani.

“It is hard sometimes to find that light in this city when you can’t afford your Con Ed bill, you can’t afford your water bill, you can’t afford your rent, and we got a city that’s driving up all those costs.”

Zohran Mamdani · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-27

Zohran Mamdani connected Diwali themes to the rising cost of living in New York City.

“This celebration, Diwali, is about the triumph of light over darkness,”

Zohran Mamdani · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-27

Zohran Mamdani addressed attendees at a Diwali celebration in Queens.