Far-Left New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Queens Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (D) are finally calling out blatant antisemitism in the city, after much political pressure. On Thursday night, protesters gathered outside a Queens synagogue and shouted their support for terrorist group Hamas, chanting, “Say it loud, say it clear, we support Hamas here.” The protests sparked the early closure of several Jewish institutions — including schools, daycares, and synagogues — due to safety concerns. As video of the demonstration racked up millions of views online, there was swift political condemnation in New York City, which put a spotlight on the new mayor’s silence. According to Politico, Mamdani didn’t address the chants until he was pressed about it publicly by a reporter a day later. “That language is wrong,” Mamdani said while walking to his vehicle on Friday. “I think that language has no place in New York City.” Then on X, Mamdani posted: “As I said earlier today, chants in support of a terrorist organization have no place in our city. We will continue to ensure New Yorkers’ safety entering and exiting houses of worship as well as the constitutional right to protest.” As I said earlier today, chants in support of a terrorist organization have no place in our city. We will continue to ensure New Yorkers’ safety entering and exiting houses of worship as well as the constitutional right to protest. pic.twitter.com/0J4GXWigiv — Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) January 9, 2026 AOC, who has repeatedly accused Israel of “genocide,” said on X that the demonstrators were engaging in antisemitism. Her response came on Friday night. “Hey so marching into a predominantly Jewish neighborhood and leading with a chant saying ‘we support Hamas’ is a disgusting and antisemitic thing to do,” she posted. “Pretty basic!” Hey so marching into a predominantly Jewish neighborhood and leading with a chant saying “we support Hamas” is a disgusting and antisemitic thing to do. Pretty basic! https://t.co/Zx4wJPCPfP — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) January 10, 2026 Mamdani has been accused of promulgating antisemitism, both based on his past statements and his recent moves as mayor. Back in 2023, for example, Mamdani tied his anti-police stance to Israel and the IDF. “We have to make clear that when the boot of the NYPD is on your neck, it’s been laced by the IDF,” he said. “We’re in a country where those connections abound. Especially in New York City, you have so many opportunities to make clear the ways in which that struggle over there is tied to capitalist interests over here.” Additionally, within hours of taking office, Mamdani signed an executive order revoking all mayoral directives issued after September 26, 2024, which, as highlighted by The Daily Wire, effectively axed several key protections for the Jewish community and measures aimed at strengthening ties with Israel. Democrat Senator John Fetterman, who has consistently called out antisemitism, blasted the demonstrators on X. “These a**holes in NYC proudly chant for Hamas in close proximity to a Jewish school and place of worship,” he said. “This is menacing and intimidation. The Jewish community deserves relief and protection from these raging antisemites.” These assholes in NYC proudly chant for Hamas in close proximity to a Jewish school and place of worship. This is menacing and intimidation. The Jewish community deserves relief and protection from these raging antisemites. https://t.co/yJdVT5Qnx8 — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (@SenFettermanPA) January 9, 2026 Related: Mamdani’s First Act As NYC Mayor: Dismantle Pro-Israel Policies