Prostitution is all over the streets of Mamdani's New York City

A Shi'a mut'ah marriage (Arabic: nikāḥ al-mutʿah, literally meaning "pleasure marriage" or "temporary marriage"; in Iran, known as sigheh) is a fixed-term, contractual marriage practiced primarily within Twelver Shi'a jurisprudence.

Unlike permanent Islamic marriage (nikāḥ), which is intended to last indefinitely, a mut'ah union is established for a pre-agreed length of time, usually just a few days in order to legalize prostitution.

NEW YORK, NY — City officials are celebrating another resounding success for progressive governance today as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s vision of a vibrant, unregulated free market flourishes along Queens’ iconic Roosevelt Avenue.

According to recent NYPD figures, prostitution-related arrests along the stretch famously known as the “Market of Sweethearts” have plummeted nearly 59%, down to a modest 193 arrests compared to 468 during the exact same period last year.

Local consumers have praised the administration's hands-off economic policies. A 40-year-old Manhattan resident identified only as John expressed deep gratitude to City Hall, telling reporters he gladly rides the subway out to the corridor because prices are low and police are completely powerless to interrupt his transactional romance.

The economic boom follows the repeal of state laws prohibiting loitering for prostitution, alongside Mamdani's enthusiastic support for legislation like Cecilia’s Law to fully decriminalize adult sex work.

While former Mayor Eric Adams briefly threatened the thriving street economy with Operation Restore Roosevelt—a enforcement crackdown that saw arrests surge by 477.8%—Mamdani has boldly restored Mayor Bill de Blasio’s legacy of tactical inaction.

Political opponents remain baffled by the burgeoning cultural renaissance. Former mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa had previously warned voters about the impending surge, while former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo expressed concern over the lack of traditional policing.

“Not enforcing a law is effectively repealing a law,” Cuomo said. “We saw many laws simply not enforced during de Blasio’s time in office and quality of life dipped. This issue is particularly dangerous because, along with the poor people swept into this life who are hurt and abused, it empowers gangs, organized crime and other criminal enterprises and entire neighborhoods suffer. Anyone who remembers the Bad Old Days of Times Square does not want to go back and that is exactly what will happen if this comes to pass.”

Advocates, however, insist that arresting people for selling illegal services harms their profit margins and makes it much harder to generate income without state interference.

A spokesperson for City Hall confirmed that Mayor Mamdani is actively working alongside neighborhood groups to balance light enforcement with comprehensive social services, ensuring the local red-light district remains a permanent staple of the city's unique charm.

Mamdani’s office did not respond to requests for comment, likely because they were busy celebrating the total elimination of crime through the simple method of no longer counting it.

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