NYC Council proposes safety perimeters for religious institutions and schools

NYC Council proposes safety perimeters for religious institutions and schools

NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Councilmember Yusef Salaam introduced a package of revised bills on Wednesday aimed at combating hate crimes. The legislation follows a series of antisemitic, racist, and anti-religious incidents reported across the city since the start of the year. “These hateful incidents inflict real harm [...]

NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin rallies to pass new bill aimed at protecting houses of worship during protests

City Council Speaker Julie Menin rallied alongside faith leaders and fellow lawmakers Wednesday in support of a slate of new bills to combat antisemitism, including one to beef up protections for houses of worship during protests.

Advocates testify for package of bills aimed at protecting houses of worship and schools as NYPD raises some concerns

The New York City Council held its first hearing on Wednesday regarding a package of legislation aimed at protecting houses of worship and schools and

Brandeis Center Director of Litigation to Testify Before the New York City Council Committee to Combat Hate on Security Perimeters at Houses of Worship - Brandeis Center

New York City, N.Y. (February 25, 2026) – David M. Dince, Director of Litigation and New York Senior Counsel at the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights, will testify at the New York City Council Committee to Combat Hate on Wednesday, February 25, regarding the city’s plan to establish security perimeters at places of