
Upper East Sider
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Upper East Sider
@UESSider
NYC, politics & policy — with an Upper East Side perspective.







The mayor of Dearborn Heights said that the suspect involved in the shooting and vehicle-ramming attack at a Detroit-area synagogue had “lost several members of his own family … in an Israeli attack on their home in Lebanon." Read more: abcnews.link/9fv8rRf

Poor little Ben - and I do mean little - desperate for me to protect him. Can you imagine being this emasculated? Sad.


The attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan is horrifying. My thoughts are with the congregation and all who are shaken by this act of antisemitic violence. I am continuing to closely monitor the situation. Out of an abundance of caution, the NYPD will continue to deploy high-visibility patrols to Jewish religious and cultural institutions across the five boroughs.




Yesterday, white supremacist Jake Lang organized a protest outside Gracie Mansion rooted in bigotry and racism. Such hate has no place in New York City. It is an affront to our city’s values and the unity that defines who we are. What followed was even more disturbing. Violence at a protest is never acceptable. The attempt to use an explosive device and hurt others is not only criminal, it is reprehensible and the antithesis of who we are. I want to thank the brave men and women of the NYPD who acted quickly to keep New Yorkers safe. Our officers ran toward danger without hesitation, demonstrating once again the courage and dedication it takes to protect this city every single day. My administration is closely monitoring the situation and I remain in close contact with our Police Commissioner.





















