Hyperallergic hits headlines as NYC mayor’s wife apologizes for old social media posts; founded in 2009 by art critic Vartanian and Gueyikian.
Rama Duwaji, New York City's first lady, has expressed regret for harmful social media posts she made as a teenager, including racial slurs and praise for Palestinian militants. The revelations have intensified scrutiny on Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration, which is already facing criticism over his associates' controversial views and tenant issues in the city.