Mayor Mamdani defended his controversial map of immigrant enclaves across the Big Apple, saying more communities would be added after notably omitting the famed Little Italy as well as Jewish and Irish communities.

“It’s clearly not an exhaustive list of the more than 200 ethnic enclaves,” Hizzoner said at an unrelated press conference on Friday.


Mayor Mamdani defended his controversial map of immigrant enclaves across the Big Apple, saying more communities would be added after notably omitting the famed Little Italy as well as Jewish and Irish communities. James Keivom for NY Post

Illustration of a cultural map of New York City showing the locations of 30 immigrant enclaves across the five boroughs, with corresponding names and subway lines.
“It’s clearly not an exhaustive list of the more than 200 ethnic enclaves,” Hizzoner said at an unrelated press conference on Friday. New York City Tourism + Conventions

“We’re going to be making additional changes in the future to reflect that… including Little Italy.”

The controversial map resurfaced earlier this week on social media, sparking backlash for the young administration.



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