Mayor Mamdani Slams ‘Bigotry’ from Right-Wing Radio Host Sid Rosenberg; WABC Defends Him Mayor Eric Adams condemned right-wing radio host Sid Rosenberg for using “bigoted” and “dehumanizing” language during a heated exchange, calling the remarks “painfully familiar” to Muslim New Yorkers. The criticism came after Rosenberg labeled Adams a “Jew-hating cockroach” and a “jihadist mayor” on Monday, following the mayor’s public stance against the Trump administration’s policies toward Iran and its immigration enforcement actions. Adams, who is the first Muslim mayor of New York City, denounced the rhetoric as an attempt to undermine his leadership and divert attention from pressing civic issues. Rosenberg, a prominent figure in New York’s Republican political landscape, has long faced scrutiny for his history of making racist and Islamophobic remarks. Despite this, he has maintained connections with city officials, including dining with Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and featuring Council Speaker Julie Menin on his radio show. Adams highlighted the personal impact of Rosenberg’s comments, noting that they resonate deeply with Muslim residents and those of East African descent, as he himself moved to New York from Uganda at age 7. In a statement, Adams emphasized that his identity as the city’s first Muslim mayor would not be diminished by “racism” or “bigotry.” He accused Rosenberg of prioritizing “outrage” over constructive dialogue, asserting that the host’s attacks were a distraction from the city’s urgent challenges. The mayor also reiterated his commitment to serving all New Yorkers, regardless of their background, and rejected the dehumanizing rhetoric directed at him.#kathy_hochul #mayor_erik_adams #sid_roseberg #wabc #julie_menin
