Mamdani Faces Criticism Over City Hall AC Settings Amid Heat Wave

According to the report, elevators inside one municipal building reached 89 degrees, and some officers were not provided with fans

Previous New York City mayors, including Eric Adams, Bill de Blasio and Rudy Giuliani, issued similar requests during periods of extreme heat.

Department of Energy also recommends setting thermostats between 75 and 78 degrees during the summer months to conserve energy and reduce electricity demand, The New York Post reported.

Still, the report has given critics fresh ammunition as they question whether City Hall was practicing the same energy-saving measures it encouraged New Yorkers to adopt.