PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Von Steven Del Valle, Mayor Candidate for 2025
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Von Steven Del Valle, a mayoral candidate for 2025, testified about the challenges faced by the Jewish community in New York City, including antisemitism and the impact of the Gaza-Palestine conflict. He emphasized the importance of critical thinking and not jumping to conclusions during adversity.
- Del Valle mentioned his work with Zaka and various Jewish organizations.
- He expressed discomfort as a black Latin Jew walking the streets of New York.
- Del Valle briefly touched on the topic of antisemitism in city universities, questioning why it wasn't being prevented.
Von Steven Del Valle
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My name is Von Steven Del Valle, and I'm a mayor candidate for 2025.
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Today, we are facing many challenges, especially just knowing corruption is this, especially among our most professional political leaders.
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I would happen, with, the war that's currently going on in Gaza and happen, with, the war that's currently going on in Gaza and Palestine.
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I've worked with Zaka.
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I spoke to many different Jewish organization groups, and it feels very uncomfortable to walk the streets, also being a black Latin Jew.
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And one thing my message is never assume or jump to conclusions when adversity strikes.
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Use intelligence, science, and innovation.
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If you had none of those, then use common sense.
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Don't believe everything you hear.
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You got a brain.
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Use it, and don't become a victim of propaganda.
Eric Dinowitz
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Thank you.
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I do I do wanna remind you the hearing is about judge Littmann's report, on anti Semitism and discrimination on community campuses.
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You may continue.
Von Steven Del Valle
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Yes.
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I totally understand that, but it affects New York City as a whole.
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I I went to school here at Vaughn College, and I didn't one college is on top of that.
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Why isn't our city universities making sure that this doesn't happen?
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We should all feel comfortable while we're getting an education.
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And saying that, the only thing we are guilty of is not fighting back.
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But today, that changes with your help.
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We have always fought for civil rights.
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We have always fought for fairness and justice.
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My name is Von Steven Del Valle, and I'm running for mayor 2025.
