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- The Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corp. (BNYDC) did not renew the lease for Easy Aerial, a drone manufacturer supplying Israel's military.
- The decision came shortly after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office.
- The decision aligns with Mamdani's critical stance on Israel during his campaign.
- Councilman Lincoln Restler supported the move, citing ethical concerns.
- Opponents say the lease non-renewal jeopardizes local jobs and economic contributions.
