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Anti-Israel singer Kehlani’s Central Park concert canceled

JL;DR SUMMARY The Central Park Summerstage concert of R&B singer Kehlani, who has been vocal in her criticism of Israel, was canceled due to security concerns following pressure from city officials, including Mayor Eric Adams. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Eric AdamsRitchie TorresCentral ParkAnti IsraelCornell UniversityPride MonthConcert CancellationSecurity ConcernsKehlani

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New York, United States
"A Central Park Summerstage concert by R&B singer Kehlani, a vocal critic of Israel, has been canceled following pressure from Mayor Eric Adams administration."
Central Park, New York, United States
"The cancellation came just hours after after First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro sent a letter Monday to City Parks Foundation, the non-profit that manages the long-running outdoor concert series, citing security concerns about this event, per the New York Post."
Cornell University, New York, United States
"The cancellation comes less than two weeks after the singers performance at Cornell University, intended to be part of the schools end-of-semester Slope Day festivities, was canceled following outcry from Jewish students."

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