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Jewish students gather outside Gracie Mansion to protest antisemitism

  • On Friday, hundreds of Jewish students from the Ramaz School and SAR Academy gathered outside Gracie Mansion to recite morning prayers. Participants aimed to express Zionism and demand that Mayor Zohran Mamdani prioritize Jewish New Yorkers' safety.
  • Following a summer of antisemitic incidents, organizers framed the service as a display of faith and pride rather than a political rally. A stabbing near an Upper West Side synagogue prompted the demonstration.
  • According to NYPD data, anti-Jewish hate crimes surged 182% during the mayor's first month in office and accounted for 53.9% of total incidents this year. Jewish New Yorkers represent 10% of the population.
  • Ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit next week, Mayor Mamdani stated he welcomed the rally, despite facing criticism for his rhetoric regarding Israel. The gathering precedes the General Assembly.
  • Security agencies are preparing for multiple demonstrations as world leaders convene for the General Assembly next week. While the NYPD reported no credible threats, officials characterized this period as a heightened security environment.
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Jewish Press broke the news on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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