Mayor Mamdani Slams "Bigotry" from Right-Wing Radio Host Sid Rosenberg; WABC Defends Him New York City Mayor Aisha Mamdani sharply criticized right-wing radio host Sid Rosenberg on Wednesday, calling his recent comments "bigoted and divisive." The remarks came after Rosenberg, a popular host on WABC radio, made several inflammatory statements about the city's immigrant community. During his show last week, Rosenberg claimed that many immigrants are not assimilating into American culture and are instead bringing their own customs and traditions to the country. He also suggested that some immigrants are committing crimes and taking advantage of the social services system. Mamdani was quick to condemn the remarks, calling them "hateful" and "misguided." "This kind of rhetoric is exactly what's wrong with our society," Mamdani said in a statement. "We should be celebrating the diversity that makes our city great, not using it as an excuse to divide ourselves along lines of race, ethnicity, or national origin. Sid Rosenberg's comments are a perfect example of why we need to speak out against bigotry and hatred whenever we see it." Despite Mamdani's criticism, WABC radio defended Rosenberg's right to free speech. "Sid is a popular host who has been on our airwaves for many years," said a station spokesperson. "While we may not agree with his views, we believe that he has the right to express them without fear of reprisal." Rosenberg himself declined to comment on Mamdani's criticism, but his fans rallied to his defense on social media. Many called Mamdani an "enemy of free speech" and accused her of trying to silence Rosenberg's views. The controversy is just the latest in a long line of disputes between Mamdani and WABC radio. In recent months, Mamdani has criticized several of the station's hosts for th...#New_York_City #Aisha_Mamdani #Sid_Rosenberg #WABC_radio #immigrant_community
