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New York City Mayor Zaran Madamian announced a series of measures on Tuesday to curb anti-Semitism, following a rise in incidents in the city, which is home to the largest Jewish community in the United States.
Madamian, known for his pro-Palestinian stance, has faced harsh criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said that many Jews do not feel safe in New York.
The mayor has repeatedly rejected accusations that he is not dealing seriously with anti-Semitism.
Madamian said in a report, "The numbers are indisputable: Jews in New York make up only 12 percent of the population, but they are victims of about half of the reported hate crimes."
According to the latest figures from the New York Police Department, anti-Semitic incidents have increased by 182 percent between January 2025 and January 2026.
Madamian noted that other cities around the world have also recorded disproportionately high levels of hate crimes against Jews.
The measures announced on Tuesday include doubling the funding allocated for the prevention of hate crimes, and investing $1 million to enhance security in Jewish synagogues and other places of worship.
Madamian also said that his administration will encourage public schools to increase awareness about the Holocaust and the contributions of Jews to New York's history.
He added, "I want to be clear: my administration will never tolerate anti-Semitism. Not on subways, not in workplaces, not on the internet, not anywhere."
He continued, "As mayor, I will use all the powers granted to me to protect Jews in New York and ensure the prosperity of Jewish life for future generations."
However, the Anti-Defamation League, a non-profit organization that monitors discrimination against Jews, considered the new measures insufficient and criticized Madamian for not adopting an official definition of anti-Semitism.
The organization said on the X platform, "This mayor is not treating the hatred faced by Jews in New York as an emergency, and he refuses to acknowledge the different forms it takes."
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