Mamdani to veto school protest ‘buffer zone’ bill
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will veto a bill to establish 'buffer zones' around schools and educational institutions, citing concerns over its broad definition and potential impact on free speech. The City Council can attempt to override the veto with a new vote.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will veto a bill to create 'buffer zones' around schools and educational institutions. The City Council approved the bill last month, but Mamdani's office announced the veto on Friday. Mamdani stated that the bill's broad definition of 'educational institution' raises constitutional concerns regarding New Yorkers' right to protest. The bill's sponsor, Speaker Julie Menin, argued that it is necessary to ensure student safety. The City Council can attempt to override Mamdani's veto with a new vote. United Auto Workers Region 9A, which opposed the bill, is urging public support for the veto and plans to lobby Council members to prevent an override.
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