Hyperallergic is in the news again as NYC’s First Lady apologizes for past social posts; background: indie Brooklyn arts site founded 2009 by Hrag Vartanian and Veken 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.