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If Adams is out, Jumaane Williams would become acting NYC mayor. What will he mean for Jews?

JL;DR SUMMARY Jumaane Williams, New York City's public advocate, could become the acting mayor if current Mayor Eric Adams resigns amid corruption allegations. 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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Bds MovementJewish CommunityNew York CityOrthodox JewsEric AdamsProtestsPalestine ConflictJumaane Williams

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New York City, New York, United States
"Jumaane Williams, New York City public advocate, on Jan 9, 2023."
Brooklyn, New York, United States
"In Brooklyn, where he has built his political career for more than two decades, the progressive Democrat and a self-described Democratic Socialist known for his signature backpack has developed working relationships with Jewish leaders, particularly in the Orthodox community."
Israel
"New Yorkers may not know Jumaane Williams, New York Citys public advocate, but with growing calls for Mayor Eric Adams resignation and intensifying efforts to remove him from office Williams would assume leadership of the city with the largest Jewish population outside of Israel."
Gaza, Palestinian Territories
"Negotiations are set to begin on a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and the release of all remaining hostages, following a six-week pause in fighting and the release of at least 38 hostages."
Puerto Rico
"He has never visited Israel because he has a fear of flying, he said. On his only ever flight to Puerto Rico last year, Williams said he took an anti-anxiety drug, Ativan."

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