Approximately 150 people attended a rally against antisemitism in Queens on Sunday, with New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman serving as the featured speaker.

During the event, Blakeman directed criticism at Mayor Zohran Mamdani regarding his approach to addressing antisemitic incidents, though specific details of Mamdani's policies or responses were not detailed in available reports.

The Queens gathering occurred amid a broader pattern of rising antisemitic attacks being reported on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. In London, thousands of people participated in similar demonstrations protesting antisemitic incidents.

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has called for zero tolerance policies and stronger enforcement measures in response to the escalating incidents in the United Kingdom.

The rallies reflect growing concerns about antisemitic attacks affecting various institutions, from religious sites like synagogues to educational facilities including preschools, according to reports from both the United States and United Kingdom.