Forward – New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif got blasted this spring for voting against a resolution to create an annual day to “end Jew-hatred.” Some called the progressive freshman from Brooklyn antisemitic. She at the time explained that she could not get on board with the initiative because it was spearheaded by “right-wing organizations” supported by an activist who has claimed that Palestinians don’t exist. 

Now Hanif is poised to introduce legislation of her own, which, she said, will address rising antisemitism at its root. 

The bill, which she shared with the Forward and will unveil at the council’s monthly meeting on Thursday, would establish a commission to immediately launch a year-long campaign to educate New Yorkers about rising antisemitism and highlight the historic contribution of New York Jews to the city. [Read More]