Bill de Blasio
Eric Adams also moved the locations from City Hall in Manhattan to Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Man slaps Jewish plumber to ground after altercation in Brooklyn, flees scene
“This kind of vicious act of violence won’t be tolerated in our city,” posted New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Twitter.
Group rallies against Cuomo, de Blasio over new COVID restrictions directed at Jews
Jewish leaders and groups, specifically the ultra-Orthodox community, have sharply criticized the two leaders for their enforcement of coronavirus restrictions amid a spike in cases.
Carr criticizes Cuomo for coronavirus restrictions targeting Orthodox Jews
New York’s governor and mayor could have handled the situation far better with communities wanting to “worship and attend funerals.”
For months, Orthodox Jews have complained of a double standard as authorities seemed to let protesters in New York gather en masse while criticizing Jewish gatherings.
Howard Slugh of the Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty said the First Amendment applies to everyone unless the government has a compelling interest to restrict religious gatherings.
In a letter in April, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) called for the U.S. Justice Department to “monitor New York City” for cases of “constitutional violations” concerning religious discrimination against Jews.
“We (the Jewish people) can’t stress how dangerous it is every time you single us out as though we are the only ones gathering in all of NYC,” went one response.
It comes after New York Mayor Bill de Blasio upset many with a series of tweets about hundreds gathered in the Williamsburg neighborhood for the funeral of a respected rabbi.
Footage shows officers in protective masks chasing the van that carried the body, with the officers heard shouting at dozens of people marching behind it to get out of the street and onto the sidewalk.
He did, however, defend his “tough love” stance on enforcing social-distancing orders during the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Celebrate Israel’ New York parade canceled, potentially replaced by virtual event
“It’s not a happy announcement, but it’s one we have to make,” said New York Mayor Bill de Blasio.
