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Leaders in Staten Island Jewish community meet with NYPD to discuss Passover safety concerns

Local Jewish leaders met with NYPD, FDNY, and Department of Sanitation members on Tuesday at the 121st Precinct stationhouse.
The meeting addressed security concerns for the upcoming Passover holiday, a weeklong celebration with large gatherings.
Officials discussed safety for events like Seders and Biur Chametz, considering rising antisemitism and Middle East conflict.
NYPD Deputy Commissioner Mark Stewart affirmed no imminent threat exists, and Assistant Chief Melissa Eger stated, "We're here for you."
The NYPD and community emphasized their strong relationship, aiming to enhance public safety and ensure a peaceful Passover.

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The Algemeiner

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KCRW

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Passover: Make lasagne with matzo, not pasta

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Yeshiva World News

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NYPD and Mayor Adams Reaffirm Commitment to Jewish Community at Annual Pre-Passover Security Briefing {VIDEOS & PHOTOS}

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Jerusalem Post

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Jewish festival of Passover 2025: Explaining the holiday

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Arutz Sheva

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NYPD boosting security for synagogues ahead of Passover

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New York Post

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NYPD boosts synagogue security ahead of Passover as anti-Jewish crimes ‘jump off the page’: ‘No one should feel afraid to worship’

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