Remove Mayor Mamdani from Office
On July 23, 2026, a suspect shouting "Allahu Akbar" stabbed an Asian man and a Jewish man in an unprovoked dual attack on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Critics and community leaders have cited this attack as emblematic of a broader failure by Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration to adequately protect New York City residents and enforce the law equally — regardless of the victim's background.
Beyond this specific incident, a growing record of administrative failures has drawn scrutiny: alleged neglect of children in City custody, inadequate safeguards for schoolchildren, retaliation against or failure to protect public-safety agency whistleblowers, and concerns about selective or unequal enforcement of criminal law. Taken together, these patterns have led advocates to argue that Mayor Mamdani's conduct rises to the level of malfeasance in office.
Under New York Public Officers Law § 36, the Governor of New York holds authority to remove a city mayor for cause, including misconduct or malfeasance in office, following notice and an opportunity to be heard. Constituents are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to exercise that statutory authority and commence formal removal proceedings against Mayor Mamdani to restore accountability and public safety in New York City.
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Hello, I am an assistant calling on behalf of a constituent, {{first_name}} {{last_name}} from {{city}}, {{state}} zip code {{zip_code}}. The constituent is urging {{representative_name}} to immediately commence removal proceedings against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani under New York Public Officers Law § 36, which grants the Governor authority to remove a mayor for malfeasance in office. The constituent's concerns include the following: First, the July 23, 2026 dual stabbing attack on the Upper West Side, in which a suspect shouting "Allahu Akbar" stabbed both an Asian man and a Jewish man in an unprovoked hate-motivated attack. Many New Yorkers believe this tragedy reflects a failure of mayoral leadership on public safety. Second, a broader pattern of administrative failures under Mayor Mamdani's tenure — including alleged neglect of children in City custody, inadequate protection of schoolchildren, failure to protect public-safety agency whistleblowers, and concerns about unequal enforcement of criminal law. The constituent respectfully requests that {{representative_name}} issue a formal notice of charges to Mayor Mamdani and initiate the statutory removal process without delay. Will {{representative_name}} commit to reviewing this matter and taking action under the authority granted by New York Public Officers Law § 36?
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I am calling on behalf of {{first_name}} {{last_name}}, a constituent from {{city}}, {{state}} {{zip_code}}. The constituent is calling to urge the Governor to immediately initiate removal proceedings against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani under New York Public Officers Law § 36, citing malfeasance in office. Specific concerns include the July 23, 2026 dual stabbing attack on the Upper West Side — in which a suspect shouting "Allahu Akbar" targeted an Asian man and a Jewish man — as well as a broader pattern of failures affecting children in City custody, schoolchildren, public-safety whistleblowers, and equal enforcement of criminal law. The constituent respectfully requests that the Governor exercise the statutory authority available under state law to hold the Mayor accountable and restore public safety in New York City. You may contact me at {{phone_number}} to discuss further.