image sourced from original article at Zohran Mamdani, the newly inaugurated mayor of New York City, has sparked controversy by revoking several key policies on his first day in office. These include removing additional police security for synagogues, scrapping the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism, and lifting restrictions on boycotting Israel. The moves have drawn sharp criticism from Jewish organizations and Israeli officials, who warn that these changes could endanger the city's Jewish community.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has remained silent on Mamdani's decisions, declining to comment despite repeated inquiries. Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in the United States, has previously spoken out against antisemitism but has avoided taking a stance on Mamdani's policies. The lack of response from Schumer has raised concerns among pro-Israel advocates, especially following recent antisemitic attacks in the city.
