Mamdani Faces Criticism Over City Hall AC Settings Amid Heat Wave

The recommendation drew criticism from political opponents, who questioned whether city officials were following the same guidance

The debate unfolded as approximately 5,000 Con Edison customers in the Bronx temporarily lost power during the heat wave.

The utility said it intentionally shut off electricity to some customers while crews completed repairs in an effort to prevent more widespread outages.

Today’s Cover: CON AIR. Mamdani says set your thermostat to 78 degrees during heat wave, but City Hall is chillin’ https://t.co/B7fbQTJdW7 pic.twitter.com/YNlypTaBaj

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Mamdani’s recommendation was not unprecedented.