Mamdani’s City Hall has begun using a secure messaging app to contact local influencers, raising questions about transparency and data retention. The move, aimed at boosting outreach and civic engagement, has drawn scrutiny from watchdog groups who fear that encrypted communications might conceal how city officials influence public opinion. They are demanding clarity on whether messages are stored, how long they remain accessible, and what safeguards exist against misuse. The debate highlights the tension between privacy‑preserving tools and the public’s right to know how municipal decisions are shaped.
Warning Signal? Mamdani’s City Hall is using encrypted app to reach influencers, and watchdogs want to know if messages are being saved amNewYork
