Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Mayor Adams Fights Anti-Jewish Hate with New Order

6/10/2025

36 7

Summary

Story summary

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has taken a bold stand against rising anti-Jewish hate by signing an executive order that adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism. This crucial step empowers city agencies to actively identify and address antisemitic incidents, which account for more than half of the city's hate crimes. Adams is calling on the City Council to solidify this definition into law.

1 of 1

Story summary

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has taken a bold stand against rising anti-Jewish hate by signing an executive order that adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism. This crucial step empowers city agencies to actively identify and address antisemitic incidents, which account for more than half of the city's hate crimes. Adams is calling on the City Council to solidify this definition into law.