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NYC Mayor's Task Force Tackles Rising Antisemitism

1/1/2026

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s antisemitism task force released a report outlining strategies.
The report notes antisemitic incidents accounted for 62% of hate crimes in early 2025.
It links Jewish identity to Israel and warns that anti-Zionist rhetoric can dehumanize Jews.
It urges the City Council to codify measures against antisemitism in future city policies.
Zohran Mamdani, the incoming New York City mayor, may alter or dismantle existing initiatives.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s antisemitism task force released a report outlining strategies.
The report notes antisemitic incidents accounted for 62% of hate crimes in early 2025.
It links Jewish identity to Israel and warns that anti-Zionist rhetoric can dehumanize Jews.
It urges the City Council to codify measures against antisemitism in future city policies.
Zohran Mamdani, the incoming New York City mayor, may alter or dismantle existing initiatives.