Overview
- Progressive and some mainstream Jewish leaders, including Brad Lander and Amy Spitalnick, endorsed the pick, citing her relationships and focus on safety.
- Orthodox and conservative figures criticized her past work with Yaffed and her opposition to codifying the IHRA definition, questioning her trust with Hasidic communities.
- NYPD recorded 31 alleged antisemitic hate crimes in January 2026, a 182% year-over-year increase, after Jews made up most reported hate-crime victims in 2025.
- Wisdom will replace Adams appointee Moshe Davis, who warned that parts of the community may feel excluded and emphasized the need for operational capacity over symbolism.
- Mamdani retained the office but rescinded Adams-era orders adopting IHRA and restricting BDS, as City Hall faces pressure to deliver effective interagency coordination and outreach.