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Assemblyman Accuses Democrats of Silencing Antisemitism Concerns

2/16/2026

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New York Assemblyman Ari Brown accused fellow Democrats of silencing him during a hearing where he questioned Mayor Zohran Mamdani about rising antisemitism.
Brown said his Democratic colleagues, fearing primary challenges, aimed to suppress dissent.
He cited a 182% increase in antisemitic incidents during Mamdani's first month in office.
Upstate Congresswoman Elise Stefanik echoed the concerns, calling it an "unprecedented power grab" by "NY Socialist Dems" that stifles oversight.

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New York Assemblyman Ari Brown accused fellow Democrats of silencing him during a hearing where he questioned Mayor Zohran Mamdani about rising antisemitism.
Brown said his Democratic colleagues, fearing primary challenges, aimed to suppress dissent.
He cited a 182% increase in antisemitic incidents during Mamdani's first month in office.
Upstate Congresswoman Elise Stefanik echoed the concerns, calling it an "unprecedented power grab" by "NY Socialist Dems" that stifles oversight.