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Protests at Synagogue Spark Outcry from Leaders
11/21/2025
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Story summary
- Protests outside Park East Synagogue on November 19 drew condemnation from New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul.
- The Palestinian Assembly for Liberation organized the demonstration.
- The demonstration opposed a Jewish immigration event.
- Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani emphasized the need for safe worship spaces.
- Brooklyn Council Member Inna Vernikov proposed legislation to penalize obstruction at houses of worship.
