78 Degrees of Controversy: Mamdani's AC Advice Sparks Socialist Backlash
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced online backlash after advising residents to set air conditioners to 78 degrees during a heat wave, with conservatives labeling the move socialist/communist; the row comes as the city enforces emergency heat measures and Mamdani’s rising political profile grows after socialist-aligned candidates won in NYC, highlighting tensions over climate policy and governance.
- Mamdani gets roasted after telling sweltering New Yorkers to set ACs to 78 degrees: 'Commie' Fox News
- Republicans slam Mamdani after mayor asks NYers to turn AC to 78 USA Today
- New York’s Heat Wave Is Brutal. In This Neighborhood, It’s Even Worse. The New York Times
- 'Get it together': Red Hook's public pool still closed as NYC faces deadly heat wave Gothamist
- Heat Domes Are Dangerous. July Fourth Activities Will Make Things Worse WIRED
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