An online army of social media influencers and digital content creators played a major role in propelling [New York Mayor Zohran] Mamdani to his improbable victory in last year’s mayoral race, amassing public support for the once-obscure state assemblyman one TikTok, Instagram reel and Substack post at a time.
On Wednesday, Mr. Mamdani returned the favor, inviting dozens of “new media” figures to City Hall for a tour and a private news conference. Reporters from “legacy media” outlets like The New York Post and NY1, who aggressively cover the daily workings of municipal government, were prohibited. (A New York Times media reporter was allowed to observe.)
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