Mamdani rolls back NYC TikTok ban for city agencies despite ties to CCP

Published March 31, 2026 1:22pm ET



New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Tuesday that his administration is reversing a ban prohibiting public employees and agencies from using TikTok. 

Former Mayor Eric Adams implemented the ban in 2023, amid concerns surrounding the social media platform’s ties to China. 

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