NYC Mayor's Signal Use Raises Transparency Concerns

0:00On March 2nd, New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani has been using the encrypted app signal to talk with other officials and advisers about city. Business. This practice could break state laws on keeping records and sharing public information. Sources say he discussed official matters on the app tied to his personal phone. Politico confirmed the account is still active. Signals strong encryption, an option to auto-delete messages, make it tough for the public to access those conversations through freedom of information requests. Experts and watchdogs are calling it out. A top first amendment lawyer says, mayors should avoid apps like this that hide government talks from view. Critics point out it clashes with Mamdani's campaign pledge for more openness in city hall. After winning in November, Mamdani left several group chats on the app. This comes amid past scandals by his predecessor, Bill de Blasio's team, using signal for scheduling back in 2019. These cases show transparency fights aren't new for New York leaders, and pressure is

1:03building for clearer rules on digital communications.