Mamdani's first act: revoking Eric Adams' executive orders, including on Israel, antisemitism and BDS

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4. You would lose the bet concerning the police commissioner's evaluation and implementation of new protest regulations.

In December 2025, outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued an executive order directing NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch to develop and implement new regulations for protests occurring near houses of worship. This directive followed a significant protest outside the Park East Synagogue on the Upper East Side in November 2025, which Tisch herself described as "turmoil".

Key Regulatory Actions and Directives

- Frozen Zones at Entrances: Commissioner Tisch admitted the NYPD failed to set up a "frozen zone" at the synagogue's entrance during the November protest, allowing demonstrators to directly confront congregants. Under the new directive, the NYPD is tasked with ensuring clear paths for entry and exit to prevent intimidation.

- Evaluation of Proximity Limits: The executive order specifically requires Tisch to evaluate proposals for regulating protest activity occurring in close proximity to religious institutions.

- Facilitation vs. Restriction: The directive emphasizes a dual mandate: actively facilitating the constitutional right to protest while ensuring that these demonstrations do not occur without "unnecessary restrictions" that might lead to chaos or harassment.

- Increased Protective Posture: Tisch has committed to an NYPD posture that recognizes the "sensitivity of these locations" and the heightened fear within religious communities, promising future enforcement that prevents members and parents from feeling intimidated