Ex-mayors join Hochul, Tisch and thousands at NYC’s Israel parade — while No-Show Mamdani bizarrely rides bike around town in business suit, no helmet
Ex-mayors and state officials participated in the Israel Day Parade in New York City, showing solidarity with the Jewish community. In contrast, Mayor Zohran Mamdani chose to promote his re-election campaign while riding a bike, dressed in a suit without a helmet. This decision has drawn criticism and highlighted a significant departure from traditional mayoral participation in the event.
- ▪Former Mayors Eric Adams and Michael Bloomberg joined Governor Kathy Hochul and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch at the Israel Day Parade.
- ▪Mayor Zohran Mamdani opted not to attend the parade, instead riding a bike in a suit while promoting his re-election bid.
- ▪Critics have pointed out Mamdani's absence as a break from the tradition of mayoral support for the Jewish community during the parade.
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Metro exclusive photos Ex-mayors join Hochul, Tisch and thousands at NYC’s Israel parade — while No-Show Zo bizarrely rides bike around town in business suit and no helmet By Steven Vago, Carl Campanile and Chris Nesi Published May 31, 2026, 3:40 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Two ex-mayors, Gov. Kathy Hochul and NYPD Commish Jessica Tisch stood in solidary with the Big Apple’s Jewish community for the Israel Day Parade on Sunday, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani instead spent the day touting his 2029 re-election bid — and riding his bike.
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