New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned pro-Hamas chants outside a Queens synagogue, calling Hamas a "terrorist organization" and stating such rhetoric has no place in the city. The protest, led by the Palestinian Assembly for Liberation, saw demonstrators chanting in support of Hamas. Other New York leaders, including Governor Kathy Hochul and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also denounced the chants. Officials emphasized ensuring safety around houses of worship while upholding the right to protest.