Staten Island officials blast Mayor Mamdani’s decision to open NYC public schools Tuesday

Staten Island officials criticized Mayor Mamdani’s decision to open NYC public schools after a historic blizzard, arguing heavy snow made in-person schooling unsafe. That policy debate had already increased scrutiny of his storm response, and the subsequent ignition of explosive devices outside his residence — with two arrests and an FBI terrorism probe — has further amplified concerns about public safety and political tensions. The La Marqueta grocery store plan is an additional high-profile administrative decision about city services and use of public property that is likely to shape ongoing discussions about the mayor’s priorities.