NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Joins 15K Striking Nurses, Sparks Citywide Debate
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew attention by joining roughly 15,000 striking nurses on the picket line, backing their demands for better staffing, pay and workplace safety amid stalled hospital contract talks. His move has sparked debate over public vs. private hospital priorities and the impact of the strike on city healthcare services.