“Believe in Sacrosanct nature of protest”—Mamdani Stresses Free Speech, Condemns Anti-Sem*tism in NYC

“Believe in Sacrosanct nature of protest”—Mamdani Stresses Free Speech, Condemns Anti-Sem*tism in NYC NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is defending the right to protest while also condemning anti-Semitism after a tense demonstration outside Park East Synagogue in Manhattan. Mamdani said New York City believes in the “sacrosanct nature of the right to protest.” But he added that the city is also committed to making sure every New Yorker can safely enter and exit a house of worship - and that access should never be in question. He said he believes the NYPD ensured that balance during the protest. When asked whether his own views on Israel could be fueling anti-Semitism in the city, Mamdani drew a firm distinction. He said criticism of a government’s policies is separate from bigotry toward people of a specific religious faith. Then he made the broader condemnation clear: “There’s no tolerance for anti-Semitism.” #ZohranMamdani #NYCMayor #AntiSemitism #NYCPolitics #FreeSpeech #FirstAmendment #SynagogueProtest #ParkEastSynagogue #JewishNewYorkers #NYPD #PublicSafety