Debra Messing slams Mamdani for dangerous NYC gridlock mess after snow storm

The story you’re referring to comes from a recent New York Post article (dated around February 1, 2026). Actress Debra Messing (known for Will & Grace) publicly criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over ongoing street gridlock and slow snow removal following Winter Storm Fern.

She’s not messing around.

“Will & Grace” actress Debra Messing blasted the horrific gridlock outside a hospital in New York City as snow remains piled up on the streets a full week after Winter Storm Fern passed — and said that Mayor Zohran Mamdani is to blame.

Messing, 57, bemoaned a trip to an appointment that dragged on for more than an hour early Saturday after her taxi encountered bumper-to-bumper traffic while an ambulance tried to squeeze through.

Messing shared her frustration on social media (likely X/Instagram) after a taxi ride to a hospital appointment on Saturday took over an hour due to bumper-to-bumper traffic. She described an ambulance struggling to get through the mess, with snow still piled up on streets a full week after the storm hit in late January 2026.

She directly blamed Mamdani for the “horrific” conditions, writing something along the lines of wondering “what happened” to the city and urging New Yorkers to “hang in there.” The article highlights her suggestion that the mayor is responsible for the snow still clogging streets and impeding emergency vehicles.

This fits into broader criticism of the Mamdani administration’s handling of the storm’s aftermath. Winter Storm Fern dumped heavy snow (over a foot in parts of NYC, with Central Park recording around 11.4 inches), leading to significant disruptions, power issues, and a rising death toll from the cold (at least 16 reported by early February, many from hypothermia). There has been blowback over snow removal delays, gridlock (especially near hospitals), and related emergency response challenges.

Messing, a Brooklyn native and vocal political commentator, has previously clashed with Mamdani—such as during his 2025 mayoral campaign when she endorsed his opponent (Andrew Cuomo) and shared controversial posts about him. This latest outburst appears to be part of ongoing scrutiny of the new mayor’s (he took office January 1, 2026) performance on public safety and infrastructure during extreme weather.

The situation highlights frustrations in NYC over post-storm cleanup, where slow plowing and persistent snow/ice have caused dangerous traffic snarls and delayed ambulances. Mamdani’s office has issued updates on efforts, but critics (including some allies) argue more aggressive action was needed.