NYPD scraps planned deal with Israeli surveillance firm following pressure on Mamdani

Posted Friday, October 30, 2026 12:17 am

Via Israel National News

NYPD abandons plans for a no-bid surveillance contract with Israeli firm Cognyte following criticism from progressive lawmakers and privacy advocates.

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