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fromJewish Telegraphic Agency
5 hours ago

Pro-Israel and anti-Zionist Jews clash at NYC Council hearing on protest 'buffer zones' - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

New York City Council held a contentious hearing on buffer zone legislation around synagogues and educational institutions, with Jewish leaders supporting it and free speech advocates opposing it as unconstitutional.
fromThe Forward
12 hours ago

NYC synagogue protest bill tasks police with developing a protection plan. Mamdani still hasn't committed to sign

Michael Gerber, the police department's deputy commissioner for legal affairs, told council members Wednesday that the NYPD will craft a framework that carefully weighs constitutional considerations, balancing public safety with free speech rights and establishing clear procedures for managing protests.
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