# Mayor’s Secret Signal Campaign | New York City News

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Podcast: [New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038)
Published: 2026-09-05T10:03:12+00:00
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## Resource

The mayor’s office is sparking controversy by secretly messaging over 200 influencers via Signal—aiming to bypass traditional media and reach younger, underserved audiences. While the mayor’s team claims they’re fixing record-keeping issues by disabling disappearing messages, critics like Councilwoman Gale Brewer and Councilman Phil Wong call it propaganda that sidelines open debate. Influencer Akilah Hughes says she’s helping people who miss or can’t access mainstream news—but as city council pushes for transparency, the question remains: when does targeted outreach become public accountability? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/584212ba9732beff

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