Mamdanis condolences for a murderer: Letters to the Editor Aug. 29, 2026

The Issue: Mayor Mamdani saying he’s “saddened” by the death of violent murderer Clarence Woodward.We live in a truly Orwellian world when the mayor of New York City sheds tears for the death of a madman who was jailed for hacking an innocent victim to death with a meat cleaver (“Zo sheds tears for a monster,” Aug.28).That the killer was only able to commit that murder because he was mystifyingly freed on parole for other violent crimes renders Mayor Mamdani’s sympathies even more reprehensible.In his world, everything is upside-down: The police are criminals, violent gang members are innocents, Hamas murderers are freedom fighters, Jews are hated oppressors, America has a racist dictatorship and Russia, China, Iran and Cuba are utopian models of idyllic political and economic existence.Marc KasowitzManhattanSo, Mamdani thought it appropriate to send condolences to a murderer who died in jail.

Next, he will probably send letters of support to the terrorists at Guantánamo who orchestrated the murder of innocent civilians on 9/11.Mamdani will go down as the worst mayor in the history of NYC.Dan GardnerStaten IslandMamdani is “deeply saddened” by the death of a homicidal maniac and repeat offender.Well, I’m deeply saddened that Mamdani is the mayor of New York City.Anyone who voted for him should be sending apology letters to Jose Miranda’s family.

And, by the way, the best way to avoid dying in a jail cell is to not commit crimes.The mayor’s obligation is to protect law-abiding citizens of the city, not be the mourner-in-chief for criminals.Why that needs to be said at all is a mystery.Sharon WylieWestport, Conn.Mamdani should run for mayor in “Bizarro world”: He sends condolences to a killer who passed away in jail and wants to defund police and empty prisons.

We don’t need a psycho for a mayor.Please vote this jackass out of office.Saul MishaanBrooklynIn his expression of grief for the murderer who died, Mamdani had to make sure that...