"That's exactly something that we're going to follow up on, not just on the nature of this arrest, but also what was the underlying issue that was being protested."
"I know he's been on the front lines of fighting deed theft. It's especially prevalent in his Council district, and I appreciate, frankly, the efforts that he's led in the past on ensuring that this is front of mind for all of us."
Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the arrest of Council Member Chi Ossé while he protested the eviction of a constituent in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Ossé, a democratic socialist, was seen blocking authorities from entering a residence. Videos show an NYPD officer arresting him, prompting protests from bystanders. Mamdani expressed concern over the arrest and emphasized the importance of addressing the underlying issues of deed theft affecting the community. A statement from Ossé's office encouraged public support for his release and for Black homeowners facing deed theft.
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