New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned chants of "we support Hamas" during a protest in Queens, stating such support for a designated terrorist organization has no place in the city. The incident, captured in unverified social media videos showing protesters with Palestinian flags, drew widespread condemnation from city, state, and federal political leaders. While Mamdani denounced the Hamas slogans, he also affirmed the constitutional right to protest, emphasizing the need to ensure safety around places of worship.