NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani asks residents to 'set AC to 78 degrees' amid heat wave; MAGA says, 'This is what socialism looks like'
- A request by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani asking residents to set their air conditioners to 78°F (25.6°C) during a dangerous heatwave has sparked a political row, with Republicans accusing him of promoting "socialism.
- "As NY faced extreme temperatures with the heat index expected to reach 110°F (43.3°C), Mamdani urged residents to help reduce pressure on the city's electricity grid.
- He wrote: "New York: it's hot out there, and the power grid is working overtime to keep us cool.
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- He wrote: "New York: it's hot out there, and the power grid is working overtime to keep us cool.
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- A request by New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani asking residents to set their air conditioners to 78°F (25.6°C) during a dangerous heatwave has sparked a political row, with Republicans accusing him of promoting "socialism.
- "As NY faced extreme temperatures with the heat index expected to reach 110°F (43.3°C), Mamdani urged residents to help reduce pressure on the city's electricity grid.
Sources: The Hill, Times of India