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Mamdani Aides Give City Council Little Insight Into Influencer Effort
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
At a New York City Council hearing, Mayor Zohran Mamdani's representatives were unable to answer council members' questions about the mayor's use of influencers. The hearing addressed how the mayor's office has engaged social media personalities as part of its communications strategy. Council members did not receive specific details about the scope, budget, or selection process for the influencer program.
