"While I will not be attending the Israel Day Parade, my lack of attendance should not be mistaken for a refusal to provide security or the necessary permits for its safety. I've been very clear: I believe in equal rights for all people everywhere. That principle guides me consistently. The parade, now called Israel Day on Fifth, is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Fifth Avenue from 62nd to 74th streets."
"A spokesperson for Mamdani, responding to public criticism from a Brooklyn Republican Assembly member, referred amNewYork to comments the mayor made in October, when he said he would not attend the parade but would support city security and permitting for the event. I look forward to joining and hosting many community events celebrating Jewish life in New York and the rich Jewish history and culture of our city, Mamdani told JTA at the time."
"Assembly Member Michael Novakhov, a Republican who represents parts of southern Brooklyn, criticized Mamdani on Wednesday for not attending, calling the decision a disgraceful insult to New York's Jewish community. For decades, elected officials from both parties understood the importance of standing with New York's Jewish community at the Israel Day Parade, Novakhov said in a statement."
"Mamdani, however, has not described his decision as a boycott. His October comments framed the decision as a refusal to attend the parade while still allowing the city to provide the security and permits needed for it to proceed safely. Former Mayor Eric Adams, a staunch ally of Israel, pictured marching"
Zohran Mamdani has not changed his position on attending the annual Manhattan parade celebrating Israel, now called Israel Day on Fifth. He said he would not attend but would support city security and permitting for the event. The parade is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. along Fifth Avenue between 62nd and 74th streets. The event’s theme is Proud Americans, Proud Zionists. Brooklyn Republican Assembly Member Michael Novakhov criticized Mamdani for not attending, calling it a disgraceful insult to New York’s Jewish community. Mamdani has framed his decision as non-attendance rather than a refusal to provide safety measures and permits.
#israel-day-on-fifth #zohran-mamdani #manhattan-parade #jewish-community #city-security-and-permitting
Read at www.amny.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]