Assemblyman Urges DOJ Investigation Into Mamdani, Safeguarding Jews

A New York State Assemblyman has called for a civil rights investigation into New York City Mayor Zohran "Zoey" Mamdani after two separate stabbing incidents on Manhattan's Upper West Side that are believed to be hate crimes against the Jewish community. The incidents occurred on Thursday, and both victims, Chok Sung, 57, and Moshe Grunhaus, 50, are in stable condition following the attacks. Upper West Side is known for its high concentration of Jewish residents, and the tragic day coincided with Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning for the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. Newspaper reports show that Assemblyman Michael Novakovich, representing District 45, has spoken out against Mayor Mamdani's comments regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mamdani claimed that while City Hall does not have the authority to arrest Netanyahu, he believes the prime minister should be held accountable under the International Criminal Court's warrant. However, the ICC does not have jurisdiction in the United States as the country is not a member of the international body. Please find below the article rewritten to meet your requirements: A New York State Assemblyman has called for a civil rights investigation into New York City Mayor Zohran "Zoey" Mamdani after two separate stabbing incidents in Manhattan's Upper West Side that are believed to be hate crimes against the Jewish community. The attacks took place on Thursday, with both victims, Chok Sung, 57, and Moshe Grunhaus, 50, being in stable condition following the assaults. Located in a community with a high concentration of Jewish residents, the Upper West Side is known to be a significant area for Jewish individuals, particularly on Tisha B'Av, a day of mourning commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. As reported in local newspapers, Assemblyman Michael Novakovich, representing District 45, has addressed Mayor Mamdani's comments regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mamdani claims that while City Hall does not have the authority to arrest Netanyahu, he believes that the prime minister should be held accountable under the International Criminal Court's warrant. However, the ICC lacks jurisdiction in the United States as the nation is not a member of the international body.