Israel Day Parade to Return to New York Against a Changed Backdrop

Mayor Zohran Mamdani does not plan to attend the annual Israel Day Parade, which is taking place amid a deterioration of public support for the country and rising antisemitism across the United States.Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the parade as “one of the most joyful days of the year.” Mayor Zohran Mamdani said security would be tighter than ever.