Archive · 11 Jan 2026
NYC Mayor Condemns Pro-Hamas Chants at Protest
There was a big protest in New York City near a synagogue.
Some people were chanting in support of Hamas, which is a group that many countries consider a terrorist organization.
The mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, and other important leaders like the attorney general, governor, and a congresswoman all said that these chants were wrong and should not happen in New York.
They said that supporting Hamas is dangerous and has no place in their city.
The mayor also said that his team is working with the police to keep everyone safe and to make sure people can protest peacefully.
The protest was organized by the Palestinian Assembly for Liberation.
The mayor also faced criticism for his initial response to the chants, with some calling it muted.
Despite the controversy, the mayor's inauguration featured a unique cultural moment with a Punjabi music performance, highlighting his commitment to cultural representation in American politics.
Protesters chanted 'Say it loud, say it clear, we support Hamas here' outside a synagogue in Queens.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned the chants, calling Hamas a 'terrorist organization'.
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul also denounced the chants.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the chants 'disgusting and antisemitic'.
Mayor Mamdani assured that his team is working with the NYPD to ensure safety and constitutional protest rights.
- Who
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, New York Attorney General Letitia James, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
- What
- Condemnation of pro-Hamas chants during a protest outside a synagogue in Queens
- When
- January 9, 2026
- Where
- Queens, New York
- Why
- To ensure the safety of New Yorkers and to denounce support for a terrorist organization
- Location
- Queens, New York
- Date
- January 9, 2026
- Organizer
- Palestinian Assembly for Liberation (PAL-Awda)
- Mayor's Statement
- Chants in support of a terrorist organization have no place in our city.
- Attorney General's Statement
- Hamas is a terrorist organization. We do not support terrorists. Period.
- Governor's Statement
- Hamas is a terrorist organization that calls for the genocide of Jews.
- Congresswoman's Statement
- Marching into a predominantly Jewish neighborhood and leading with a chant saying 'we support Hamas' is a disgusting and antisemitic thing to do.
