Adams signs NYC anti-BDS, synagogue-security orders
Outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday signed two executive orders: one barring city agencies and pension decision-makers from discriminating against Israel in procurement and investment, and a second directing tighter NYPD enforcement to protect synagogues and other worshipers from harassment. The move, announced at an antisemitism summit in New Orleans, sets up a clash with Mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani, a BDS supporter who could rescind the orders after taking office Jan. 1.
📌 Key Facts
- Two NYC executive orders signed Wednesday by Mayor Eric Adams
- Order 1: prohibits city procurement/investment decisions that discriminate against Israel (anti‑BDS)
- Order 2: calls for tighter NYPD enforcement to protect synagogues and worshipers
- NYC procured ~$32B in FY2024 and manages nearly $300B in pensions, including ~$300M in Israeli assets
- Mayor‑elect Zohran Mamdani supports BDS and can revisit the orders after Jan. 1
📊 Relevant Data
In 2024, New York City recorded 344 hate crime complaints motivated by anti-Jewish bias, representing 53% of all 648 hate crime complaints, an increase of 6% from 324 in 2023.
2024 Annual Report — Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes
In October 2025, there were 29 antisemitic hate crimes reported in New York City, comprising 62% of the 47 total hate crimes that month.
Jews targeted in 62% of all hate crimes in New York City last month — The Times of Israel
According to a September 2025 poll, 10% of registered voters in New York City identify as Jewish.
Toplines: September 2025 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters in New York City — The New York Times
As of 2024, 38 US states have passed bills or executive orders designed to discourage boycotts of Israel.
Anti-BDS laws — Wikipedia