NEW YORK — The New York City Council announced the launch of a Task Force to Combat Antisemitism on Thursday, as hate crimes in the city continue to disproportionately target Jews, including in several high-profile recent incidents. The task force was established amid a broader push by members of the council to rein in antisemitism. Council Speaker Julie Menin also announced legislation to create a buffer zone for protests at sensitive spots, including synagogues. Inna Vernikov, a Jewish Republican representing part of south Brooklyn, will lead the task force alongside Eric Dinowitz, a Jewish Democrat from the Bronx. Both are...
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