New York City-Israel Economic Council
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | May 19, 2025 |
Parent department | Office of the Mayor of New York City |
Parent agency | Mayor's Office of International Affairs |
The New York City-Israel Economic Council is a unit of the Office of the Mayor of New York City established in 2025 under Mayor Eric Adams to "strengthen economic ties and promote innovation between the two governments".[1][2][3][4]
History
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The council was announced on by Adams and Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat on May 19, 2025, at a signing ceremony for a declaration of intent at New York City Hall.[5]
As of 2026, the council has not been active following the inauguration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, which Mamdani said he would end during his campaign for Mayor.[6][7]
The New York-Israel Chamber of Commerce Coalition was subsequently established as a New York City-based coalition established in February 2026 to "protect the right to create, sustain and grow" businesses with an Israeli affiliation.[6][8] The Times of Israel reported the coalition was reformed in response to "concerns over" Mamdani, who took office in January 2026 and has supported the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement against Israel.[6]
Organization
The council is led by the Mayor's Office for International Affairs, and include staff from the mayor's office and Israel's Economic Mission to the US.
References
- ↑ Tress, Luke (May 19, 2025). "New York City mayor announces business council to build economic ties with Israel". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ "New York City and Israel Sign Declaration of Intent to Launch NYC-Israel Economic Council". The official website of the City of New York. May 19, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ Bernard, Andrew (August 7, 2025). "NYC launches 'enduring partnership' with Israel, Gotham mayor says". Israel & Jewish News - JNS. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ Wrobel, Sharon (November 10, 2025). "Mamdani win rattles Israeli business community in New York City". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ Cohen, Haley (August 7, 2025). "NYC, Israel launch joint economic council to deepen tech and business ties". Jewish Insider. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Tress, Luke (February 3, 2026). "New business coalition to back Israeli companies in NY, amid concerns over Mamdani". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ Tress, Luke (December 23, 2025). "What are Mamdani's policy proposals that could directly impact Jewish New Yorkers?". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ↑ Mauer, Alec (May 10, 2026). "Mamdani's anti-Zionist policies are targeting New York's Jewish businesses". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved June 9, 2026.