New York
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NY’s Muslim Mayor Moves to Strengthen “Sanctuary City” Policies, Citing Islamic Teachings
New York’s Muslim mayor has signed a new executive order limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents, explicitly invoking Islamic teachings, a move that has drawn both political support and criticism.
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CAIR Welcomes Arrest of Islamophobic Suspect in New York
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations welcomed the arrest of a woman in Brooklyn accused of anti-Muslim hate attacks against three Muslims, including a 12-year-old child, and called for stronger legal protections.
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Suspect Arrested in Islamophobic Attacks on Hijab-Wearing Women in New York; Child Among Victims
New York police have arrested a 34-year-old woman in connection with a series of Islamophobic attacks in Brooklyn’s Bay Ridge neighborhood that targeted three hijab-wearing females, including a 12-year-old girl.
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New York Mayor condemns US attack on Venezuela, its president kidnaping
New York City Mayor Zahran Mamdani condemned on Saturday the unilateral attack by the US army on sovereign countries, describing it as an “act of war” and a flagrant violation of federal and international laws.
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Confronting Islamophobia, Racism Against Palestinians; Tops Agenda of NY Mayor-Elect
Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor-elect, has said that tackling Islamophobia and discrimination against Palestinians will be among his first actions after formally taking office.
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Hundreds rally in Manhattan for Palestinian solidarity on International Day
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at Columbus Circle in Manhattan, New York, on the occasion of the “International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.”
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CAIR-NY Condemns Islamophobic Attack on Iranian and Palestinian Couple in New York Subway
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) has condemned an Islamophobic and racist assault on an Iranian and Palestinian couple in the New York City subway.
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CAIR Report Highlights Surge in Anti-Islam Online Attacks Ahead of NYC Mayoral Election
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced that, according to a new report from the Center for Organized Hate Research, social media platforms witnessed a systematic and coordinated campaign of Islamophobia and xenophobia during the New York City mayoral election period.
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Muslims’ Hope and Concern Over Mamdani’s Potential Victory as Islamophobia Rises in NYC’s Mayoral Campaign
On the eve of New York’s mayoral election, a surge in Islamophobia targeting Democratic Muslim candidate Zohran Mamdani has fueled tensions across the city’s political landscape.
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Thousands march in New York to protest starvation in Gaza
Several thousand people attend a "Stop Starving Gaza" rally in New York. Chanting "stop the killing, stop the slaughter," the protesters marched from the New York Public Library through the streets of the city.
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Shia Muslims in New York mark Imam Hossein's martyrdom anniversary
Muslims have braved scorching heat in New York City, attending a ceremony to mark the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia imam, Imam Hossein (PBUH).
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New York doctor fired for criticizing Israel’s genocidal actions, defending resistance
A New York City doctor has been fired for criticizing Israel’s genocidal actions in Gaza and Lebanon and for expressing support for resistance groups, following pressure from the city council.