Mamdani revokes Israel-related executive orders signed by Adams, directs team to focus on housing in first acts as mayor
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Key Points:
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked several executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams after Adams was federally indicted, including those expanding the definition of antisemitism and barring city agencies from boycotting or divesting from Israel.
- Mamdani emphasized his commitment to protecting Jewish New Yorkers while addressing concerns about the broad definition of antisemitism and the restriction on boycotting Israel, actions supported by some Jewish groups but criticized by others including Israel’s Foreign Ministry.
- The new mayor also signed housing-related executive orders aimed at speeding up development and creating an inventory of city-owned land for housing, highlighting a key campaign focus.
- Mamdani’s reversal of Adams’ orders sparked mixed reactions, with some Jewish
