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NYC Launches $250K Anti-Catcalling Campaign During Awareness Month

4/1/2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a $250,000 anti-catcalling campaign backed by the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence and the Street Harassment Prevention Advisory Board.
The campaign coincides with Sexual Violence Awareness Month.
Ads in English and Spanish will run on subways, ferries, and construction sites, with posters at 75 locations.
A study found that 74% faced verbal harassment and 53% experienced physical harassment.

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Story summary

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a $250,000 anti-catcalling campaign backed by the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence and the Street Harassment Prevention Advisory Board.
The campaign coincides with Sexual Violence Awareness Month.
Ads in English and Spanish will run on subways, ferries, and construction sites, with posters at 75 locations.
A study found that 74% faced verbal harassment and 53% experienced physical harassment.