Mamdani Hosted a Town Hall About Buses. Why Was the D.S.A. There?

After Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office invited the Democratic Socialists of America to a city-sponsored event, watchdog groups raised concerns about mixing politics with government work.Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office said the Democratic Socialists of America, a nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization that can participate in political activity, was invited to the event alongside other groups that work on transit issues.