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Mamdani mocked by GOP for telling New Yorkers to set thermostats to 78

Mamdani mocked by GOP for telling New Yorkers to set thermostats to 78

Summary

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani asked residents to set their air conditioners to 78 degrees to save energy during very hot weather. Some Republicans criticized him for this suggestion.

Key Facts

  • Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City encouraged people to set their thermostats to 78 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • The request aims to help conserve energy during a heat wave with temperatures above 100 degrees.
  • The city’s power grid is under heavy use because of high air conditioning demand.
  • Republicans have publicly criticized Mayor Mamdani’s advice.
  • The suggestion is part of efforts to avoid power outages and manage energy resources.
  • The heat wave is expected to affect New York City over the coming weekend.
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