NYC Mayor Mamdani Will Not Attend Israel Day Parade - Is Anyone Really Surprised?
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced he will not attend the upcoming Israel Day Parade, breaking a long-standing tradition among mayors. His decision has drawn criticism from the Jewish community, especially amid rising antisemitism in the city. Mamdani's office stated that his absence should not be interpreted as a lack of support for Jewish life in New York.
- ▪Mamdani is the first NYC mayor in 61 years to skip the Israel Day Parade.
- ▪His decision comes at a time when antisemitism is reportedly on the rise in New York City.
- ▪Mamdani's office emphasized that he supports Jewish life and culture, despite not attending the parade.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Will Not Attend Israel Day Parade - Is Anyone Really Surprised? By Becky Noble | 2:15 PM on May 20, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson In January, Zohran Mamdani became New York City's first Democratic Socialist and Muslim Mayor. Many speculated about how a Muslim mayor would fare in a place with the largest Jewish population outside of Israel. The answer to that didn't take long. One of his first acts in office was to roll back former Mayor Eric Adams' executive order, which stated that the Big Apple would align with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of antisemitism.
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