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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Skips Israel Parade, Ends 60-Year Streak

5/30/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani will skip the Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue, ending a six-decade mayoral streak after a pledge and saying he remains responsible for protecting New Yorkers.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, as grand marshal, announced a record-size deployment of officers, counter-terrorism teams, heavy-weapons units and screening.
Governor Kathy Hochul, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams will attend, while some Jewish leaders criticized the mayor’s choice.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani will skip the Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue, ending a six-decade mayoral streak after a pledge and saying he remains responsible for protecting New Yorkers.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, as grand marshal, announced a record-size deployment of officers, counter-terrorism teams, heavy-weapons units and screening.
Governor Kathy Hochul, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams will attend, while some Jewish leaders criticized the mayor’s choice.