New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing backlash from Jewish and civil rights groups after issuing executive orders on his first day in office that rescinded the city's adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism and lifted a prohibition on city agencies boycotting or divesting from Israel. Mamdani defended his actions, arguing that the previous definition did not adequately protect Jewish New Yorkers and promising his administration would find better ways to ensure their safety. Despite criticism about the timing and intent of these orders, Mamdani maintained that his decisions were part of a broader effort to restore trust in city government and prioritize the needs of all New Yorkers. He also announced the creation of new deputy mayor positions and an Office of Mass Engagement to increase public participation in city politics.