Mamdani doubles down on ending homeless encampment sweeps, pledges housing-focused approach

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday defended his plan to end sweeps of the city’s homeless encampments. 

Speaking to reporters during a Dec. 9 press conference, Mamdani rejected earlier criticism from Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, who have said enforcement must remain a tool to address public safety and sanitation concerns.