"About 100 protesters, including members of anti-Zionist groups like Jews for Racial and Economic Justice and Shoresh, rallied outside City Hall over free speech concerns. The bill was introduced by Julie Menin after two pro-Palestinian protests targeted synagogues hosting Israel-related events in the city."
"Menin told reporters on Tuesday that Tisch has now 'indicated that she does support the bill' after the council 'incorporated the changes that she had, specifically changes related to giving the NYPD the discretion that they need to be able to address protests.' NYPD officials are testifying in favor of the bill."
"Mayor Zohran Mamdani remains undecided after saying that his law department is reviewing the bill. 'This version of the legislation is significantly different than the Speaker's original proposal,' Mamdani spokesperson Sam Raskin said to Politico, adding that Mamdani looks forward to 'seeing the final version of the legislation.'"
The New York City Council held a contentious hearing on a bill creating buffer zones around houses of worship, introduced by Julie Menin following pro-Palestinian protests at synagogues hosting Israel-related events. About 100 protesters, including members of anti-Zionist groups, rallied outside City Hall citing free speech concerns. The original proposal included a 100-foot buffer zone but was modified after NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch expressed concerns, with changes giving the NYPD discretion in addressing protests. Tisch now supports the revised bill, and NYPD officials testified in favor. Mayor Zohran Mamdani remains undecided while his law department reviews the legislation. Similar buffer zone proposals at state and international levels have also sparked free speech debates.
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