New York City is facing growing outrage after a brutal arctic cold snap left at least ten people dead outdoors, with city officials confirming that most of the victims were homeless. The deaths have sparked fierce criticism of the city’s leadership and renewed debate over whether ideology is being placed ahead of public safety.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed Wednesday that six of the ten people found dead outside during the freeze were homeless individuals. Temperatures plunged into the single digits as snow piled up across the city, creating life-threatening conditions for anyone exposed to the elements.
Critics say the deaths expose the consequences of the administration’s refusal to aggressively remove homeless individuals from the streets during extreme weather. Mamdani has repeatedly described forced removals as a “last resort” and moved early in his term to halt the clearing of tent encampments citywide. The New York Post first reported the growing backlash.
Former city Comptroller Scott Stringer blasted the city’s response, arguing that basic human safety should override political philosophy when temperatures reach deadly levels.
“I don’t care what your ideology is,” Stringer said. “When it’s 7 degrees, you get everyone in a safe place.”
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