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Mamdani’s Israel Day parade absence: Letters to the Editor — May 2, 2026

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The Issue: Mayor Mamdani’s decision to completely skip New York City’s Israel Day parade.

At a time when antisemitism is metastasizing throughout our society, Mayor Mamdani’s decision to boycott the Israel Day parade is further evidence, as if any were needed, of his gross inadequacy (“Sleazy rider Zo no-show,” June 1).

For the mayor to snub New York City’ Jews because he disagrees with the Israeli government is a mindless, inexcusable insult.

Rest assured that Mamdani’s snub will find its way into the twisted mind of the next assassin to target Jewish men, women and children leaving a synagogue, enjoying a Shabbat stroll or simply living their lives.

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The mayor boycotting the parade means nothing. Politicians shunning heritage parades over social-justice disagreements is nothing new. Democrats used to boycott the St. Patrick’s Day parade, and Republican gubernatorial candidates can’t seem to be bothered to make the trek to New York City’s Pride parade.

If you can’t tolerate disagreement this mild, you’re in the wrong city and the wrong........

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