Mamdani’s plan to fight antisemitism sparks backlash from Jewish groups | Off Topic/On Politics

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This week Mayor Mamdani released a 33-page plan to combat antisemitism, including increasing funding for synagogue security, public awareness campaigns and museum trips. But the plan drew criticism from some Jewish groups that wanted a concrete definition of antisemitism to be included in the blueprint – which also largely omitted issues surrounding Israel-related protests. Also, a Staten Island judge ruled this week that New York City must redo the rollout of its second-home, or “pied-à-terre,” tax. City Hall says it will appeal while maintaining the existing timeline: exemption applications are due Oct. 6, bills arrive in November and payments are due in January. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Kelly Mena discuss a rocky week for the mayor. After that, the Off Topic team previews three highly-anticipated debates for statewide office that Spectrum News will host this month. Each hour-long debate will be co-moderated by political anchor

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