‘Remove Mamdani’: New York protests erupt

Hundreds of protesters gathered in New York City calling for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to resign or be removed

Hundreds of protesters gathered in New York City calling for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to resign or be removed from office.

Demonstrators gathered near Gracie Mansion and voiced strong opposition to the mayor. Chants including “Remove Mamdani” and “Mamdani has to go” were heard during the protest.

The demonstration came amid heightened tensions following a recent stabbing on Manhattan’s Upper West Side that is being investigated as a possible hate crime. One of the victims was a Jewish man, while another victim was Asian. Both survived the attacks.

Critics of Mamdani have accused his administration of failing to do enough to protect Jewish New Yorkers. Protest organisers have also objected to his positions on Israel and broader foreign-policy issues.

The protest reflects the growing political divisions surrounding Mamdani’s administration. His policies and views on international affairs have drawn strong support from some groups while facing intense criticism from others.

Mamdani has previously defended the right to peaceful demonstrations, including protests directed against him. He has said that peaceful protest is a fundamental democratic right, while stressing that threats, violence and hate speech are unacceptable.