{"id":125793,"date":"2026-02-06T23:51:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T23:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/125793\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T23:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T23:51:35","slug":"mamdanis-fatal-snowstorm-mishandling-letters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/125793\/","title":{"rendered":"Mamdani&#8217;s fatal snowstorm mishandling: Letters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Issue: The deaths of 17 New Yorkers following Mayor Mamdani\u2019s pro-encampment homeless policy.<\/p>\n<p>Is Mayor Mamdani\u2019s strategy for solving the city\u2019s housing crisis to encourage the homeless to freeze to death on the streets (<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/02\/02\/opinion\/mamdanis-failing-at-his-core-job-keeping-nyc-functioning\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cMamdani\u2019s City Is Not Functioning,\u201d<\/a> Editorial, Feb. 3)?<\/p>\n<p>If what we are seeing from the mayor is the warmth of collectivism, I suggest that we return to rugged individualism. <\/p>\n<p>The colder, the better.<\/p>\n<p>Joseph Koenig<\/p>\n<p>Manhattan<\/p>\n<p>If Mamdani is for the people, as he claims, then he should listen to the homeless. <\/p>\n<p>They have sent their message loud and clear: They\u2019d rather freeze to death than go to a homeless shelter.<\/p>\n<p>So it\u2019s a no-brainer: Fix the homeless shelters.<\/p>\n<p>Celia Oliva<\/p>\n<p>Hopewell Junction<\/p>\n<p>Mamdani promised the \u201cwarm embrace of collectivism,\u201d but for New York City\u2019s most vulnerable, the consequences are clear: <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/02\/04\/us-news\/nyc-outdoor-death-toll-rises-to-17-as-arctic-blast-expected-to-hit-this-weekend\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">17 people have died<\/a> during the most recent cold snap, 13 of them from hypothermia, with three others appearing overdose-related.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing compassionate about leaving someone who is suffering to rot on a sidewalk.<\/p>\n<p>By ending encampment sweeps, Mamdani surrendered public spaces to squalor and disorder. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time to stop prioritizing the rights of the addicted to live in filth over the right of every New Yorker to live in a safe, functional city.<\/p>\n<p>Todd Pittinsky<\/p>\n<p>Port Jefferson<\/p>\n<p>Mamdani\u2019s disdainful attitude aligns with most of his Marxist heroes of the past. <\/p>\n<p>Did Joseph Stalin care if his comrades were freezing to death in Siberia? <\/p>\n<p>Did Chairman Mao care that his peasants were starving to death due to his own man-made famine? <\/p>\n<p>Did Fidel Castro care that most of his Cuban population were living in poverty during his entire reign of over 40 years?<\/p>\n<p>Marxists believe the people under their control are all wards of the state, so if the population decreases, it\u2019s just less cost for those in power.<\/p>\n<p>E. Cooper<\/p>\n<p>Glenmont<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Mamdani, 17 homeless people have died unnecessarily under your watch. <\/p>\n<p>Why?<\/p>\n<p>Your policy on homeless encampments, with poor conditions and lack of security in shelters, have deadly consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Robert Neglia<\/p>\n<p>The Bronx<\/p>\n<p>If I\u2019m not mistaken, Mamdani stated what his policy was regarding the homeless during his campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Now that he\u2019s doing exactly what he said, everyone\u2019s up in arms.<\/p>\n<p>This should be a lesson for all; you get what you vote for. <\/p>\n<p>Perhaps people will think twice before they pull the lever in the voting booth the next time mayoral elections come around.<\/p>\n<p>Marcia Mordkoff<\/p>\n<p>Rockaway, NJ<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet opinions and commentary from our columnists\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSubscribe to our daily Post Opinion newsletter!\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>The Issue: Bad Bunny\u2019s upcoming Super Bowl performance following his outspoken disdain for ICE.<\/p>\n<p>Leave politics out of the Super Bowl (<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/02\/03\/entertainment\/bad-bunny-slammed-for-drag-performances-as-calls-to-replace-him-with-george-strait-at-super-bowl-rise\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u201cAny \u2018Bunny\u2019 else would be better!\u201d<\/a> Feb. 4).<\/p>\n<p>Children don\u2019t want to hear Bad Bunny\u2019s opinion. <\/p>\n<p>They\u2019d rather laugh at Bugs Bunny.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s all on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and the owners. <\/p>\n<p>All they see is money.<\/p>\n<p>John Migliaccio<\/p>\n<p>LaGrangeville<\/p>\n<p>The approval of Bad Bunny proves Goodell has lost his mind.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just Bad Bunny\u2019s slanted view of America: This is a family-friendly event and Goodell has condoned a crotch-grabbing \u201call about me\u201d show.<\/p>\n<p>Kid Rock will lead real entertainment at the rival show.<\/p>\n<p>Arthur French<\/p>\n<p>Wainscott<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m so happy Bad Bunny is the Super Bowl halftime headliner. <\/p>\n<p>I now have enough time to shower, eat, check my phone and more, without missing anything worth watching.<\/p>\n<p>How thoughtful of the organizers!<\/p>\n<p>Ephraim Aminoff<\/p>\n<p>Great Neck<\/p>\n<p>Want to weigh in on today\u2019s stories? Send your thoughts (along with your full name and city of residence) to letters@nypost.com. Letters are subject to editing for clarity, length, accuracy, and style.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Issue: The deaths of 17 New Yorkers following Mayor Mamdani\u2019s pro-encampment homeless policy. 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