(New York, New York) – Bill O’Reilly delivered a scathing assessment of New York City leadership during an appearance today on Cats & Cosby on 77 WABC, pointing to a growing death toll during the recent cold snap as evidence of government failure. “I just checked with the coroner — 16 people dead. Thirteen from hypothermia,” O’Reilly said. “That’s a lot of deaths.”
O’Reilly directly tied the fatalities and deteriorating conditions to what he described as inexperience at the top of City Hall. “If you elect a 34-year-old with no experience at all, nothing is going to work,” he said, a remark widely interpreted as a reference to Mayor Zohran Mamdani. He argued that the consequences are visible across the city, from public safety to basic services.
“Your streets aren’t going to be cleaned. They’re not going to be plowed,” O’Reilly continued. “The homeless people are going to die. The narcotics are going to overrun the city. The kids aren’t going to go to school.” The comments echoed broader criticism from city residents and political opponents who say New York has struggled to respond effectively to extreme winter weather, homelessness, and quality-of-life issues.
O’Reilly’s remarks come as City Hall faces mounting scrutiny over cold-weather policies, sanitation delays, and public safety concerns. The blunt commentary quickly circulated online following the broadcast, fueling renewed debate over leadership, experience, and accountability in America’s largest city.
