Mamdani in the hot seat after first veto derails bipartisan effort to combat antisemitism: 'Disappointed'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoed a bipartisan bill (Int. 175-B) aimed at combating antisemitism by expanding protest security safeguards for educational facilities. The bill, which passed the City Council 30-19, faced criticism from Mamdani for potentially restricting protests on issues like ICE, fossil fuels, and Palestinian rights. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Simon Wiesenthal Center condemned the veto, citing risks to Jewish New Yorkers and student safety.