News Sparks: Hundreds Protest BBC for Blaming Jews for anti-Semitism; Two Frontrunners Claim Victory in City Council Speaker’s Race

London: Hundreds Protest Outside BBC for “Blaming Jews” for Chanukah Bus Attack on Them

Hundreds of protestors stood outside the headquarters of the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) in London on Monday to call on the to “tell the truth,” after the network claimed anti-Muslim rhetoric by the Jewish teenagers may have caused the anti-Semitic attack on the second night of Chanukah, and where Jews lit a new menorah on the 8th night, to show that their light can never be extinguished.

On Chanukah a group of Jewish teenagers, celebrating Chanukah in the streets of London, were attacked by youngsters yelling "Free Palestine," making the Nazi "salute," and cursing the Jewish group. They immediately exited the area by going onto a bus, while the attackers continued yelling and slapping the bus.

The protestors, counting around 250, called on BBC to tell the truth and stop blaming Jews for an attack that was triggered by Jews singing, dancing, and celebrating Chanukah.

Adrienne Adams and Francisco Moya Both Claim They Won City Council Speaker’s Race

Adrienne Adams and Francisco Moya, both from Queens, were leading the pack to lead the 51-member City Council as speaker, one of city government’s most powerful posts after mayor, but today, both candidates said they were honored to have received the necessary votes to win.

While Diana Ayala, Justin Brannan, Gale Brewer, and Keith Powers all dropped out of the race today to rally behind Adams, whom they said would be “a unifying force,” Moya, for whom Mayor-elect Eric Adams and his inner circle have promoted also said that he is still securing more votes.

Children, Ages 5 to 11, Now Must Show Proof of Vaccination at Select NYC Locations

Starting Tuesday, children who are between the ages of 5 and 11 in New York City will be required to show proof of one vaccination dose to enter indoor dining locations, gyms, and entertainment venues.

Kids must also be vaccinated to participate in extracurricular activities that are considered high risk, such as bands, sports, orchestra, and dance.

After the city reported that only 31% of children have at least one vaccination dose, Gov. Hochul said today she wants to significantly increase that number, which is “not where it should be.”

We have to vaccinate our children, not just to protect our kids, Gov. Hochul said, but we have to ensure that they are not carrying the virus that can be spread to their parents, grandparents, and other vulnerable people.

NYPD Chief of Department Rodney Harrison Named Commissioner of Suffolk County

Chief of Department Rodney Harrison is leaving the NYPD at the end of December, however, he will be heading to Long Island, where he will serve as the Suffolk County Police Department’s next commissioner.

In a tweet, NYPD Dermot Shea, who is also leaving the department in two weeks, wished Harrison well.

“A respected leader, avid crime fighter, and community partner, the people of Suffolk County couldn’t be in better hands!

“Wishing him nothing but success in his next chapter of service to the public.”

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