NYC Mayor Mamdani defends move to scrap IHRA's 'antisemitism' definition as Israel cries foul

At Grand Army Plaza, newly inaugurated Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces a sweeping pro‑tenant housing push for New York City, vowing to crack down on slumlords, fast‑track construction on city‑owned land, and cut permitting red tape so that more affordable homes can be built and accessed quickly.