Jewish Currents: Buffer Zone Bills Put Mamdani in a Bind

The synagogue buffer zone measure is veto-proof, but the mayor could still take a stand against the schools bill.

Jewish Organizations Urge State Legislature to Reject Anti-Democratic Buffer Zones Restricting Protest Outside Houses of Worship and Reproductive Health Facilities

Jewish New Yorkers warn that Governor Hochul, Assembly Member Lasher, and State Senator Sutton’s proposed legislation t…

The Forward: NYC synagogue protest protection vote gives Mamdani cover

Audrey Sasson, executive director of Jews For Racial & Economic Justice, called on Mamdani to veto both pieces of legis…

Jews For Racial & Economic Justice Responds to City Council Passage of Buffer Zone Bills

"Instead of delivering solutions to the terrible problem of antisemitism and hate violence, the council today delivered…

NY Daily News Opinion: Ending violence, not buffer zones, protects Jews

New Yorkers deserve solutions that meaningfully address hate violence — not political theater and half-measures.

JTA: Progressive Jewish group unveils plan to combat hate in NYC — without policing

The plan was announced as security watchdogs recommend coordination with law enforcement and placing armed guards outsi…

JFREJ Releases Groundbreaking Hate Violence Report

Community Groups, NYC Elected Officials Call for Major Investment in Hate Violence Prevention

Take action NOW to stop the City Council's "Buffer Zones" Legislation!

Call your councilmember to tell them to vote NO on City Council Intros 1A & 175A.

Jews For Racial & Economic Justice Responds to Attack on Michigan Synagogue, Rise in Antisemitism & Islamophobia

Submit Testimony to Reject City Council Anti-Protest Bills

Fill out the form below to submit written testimony for a 2/25 city council hearing on "buffer zone" bills that will li…

Jewish Currents: New York City’s Synagogue Protest Bill is the First Jewish Showdown of the Mamdani Era

A hearing on the bill scheduled for next Wednesday puts the City Council’s large progressive bloc in a tight spot.

Protect the right to protest in New York State!

Contact key New York State legislators and tell them: Reject Anti-Democratic Buffer Zone Bills!