New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled the city's first municipal "Strategy to Combat Antisemitism" on Tuesday, a comprehensive plan aimed at preventing antisemitic incidents, protecting Jewish New Yorkers and strengthening Jewish cultural life across the five boroughs.
City officials described the strategy as a first-of-its-kind roadmap for how New York City will address antisemitism moving forward. The plan includes investments in prevention, security, education, survivor support and programs designed to celebrate and preserve Jewish life in the city.
The announcement comes as Jewish New Yorkers continue to face a disproportionate share of reported hate crimes in the city. According to NYPD statistics cited by the mayor, Jewish residents account for 12 percent of the city's population but are targeted by more than 50 percent of all documented hate crimes citywide.
The strategy allocates $6.4 million to double hate crime prevention funding for community organizations and to support survivors. An additional $1 million investment will strengthen security at synagogues and other houses of worship. The plan also includes major investments in Jewish historical and cultural institutions, expanded Holocaust education and a new City Human Rights Law awareness campaign.
Officials said the strategy is intended to coordinate efforts across multiple city agencies while expanding resources for community organizations, educational initiatives and security programs. The plan will fund public education campaigns and educational school trips, according to city announcements.
Mamdani, who has faced accusations of antisemitism from some Jewish groups over his criticisms of Israel and his handling of protests outside synagogues, said he has attempted to make outreach to Jewish communities a strong element of his administration. In a pre-recorded video released with the plan, Mamdani stated: "Over the last year, I've met with Jewish New Yorkers across the five boroughs. I've met with them in their dining rooms, sat with them on the subway, and spoke to them in their shuls. Time and again, I've heard the same thing: antisemitism is real, and it is growing."
The mayor did not hold a press conference to announce the plan. The Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism said hate crime statistics would be one of several data points to measure the success of the plan.