New York City councilman and Mamdani ally arrested at eviction protest

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New York City Councilman Chi Osse was arrested Wednesday while protesting the eviction of one of his constituents, blocking city marshals from executing the tenant’s removal.

A socialist and supporter of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Osse said he was there to prevent “deed theft eviction” and was arrested after a confrontation with police during the protest.

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