Progressive Democrats accuse measure's supporters of Islamophobia, insufficient criticism of Israel to explain refusal to back resolution amid rash of antisemitic incidents
Among those on the 51-member council who did not support the measure was Shahana Hanif, a representative of the heavily Jewish Brooklyn neighborhoods of Borough Park and Park Slope.
The New York City Council on Thursday passed a resolution declaring April 29 as "End Jew Hatred Day," but the decision of six council members, one of whom represents a predominantly Jewish neighborhood, to oppose or abstain from voting on the measure has drawn a chorus of outrage from federal legislators, city lawmakers, and local
The City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation to prevent sneaky New York ticket sellers from hiding fees when listing stub prices in advertising materials.