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Ritchie Torres calls on NYC to cancel Central Park performance by anti-Israel artist Kehlani

The New York congressman sparred with Mayor Eric Adams, who said he had no authority to cancel the performance

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Kehlani at the Fashion Trust U.S Awards 2025 held at The Lot at Formosa on April 08, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) is calling on New York City officials to cancel a Central Park performance at a city-sponsored event by Kehlani, a performer who has called for the destruction of Israel and Zionism.

Kehlani is set...

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