Despite Mamdani's boycott stance, NYC funds Cornell Tech's tree canopy project tied to Israel's Technion
“This funding directly connects Cornell Tech’s technical capabilities with New York City’s recent policy goal of reaching 30% tree canopy coverage to combat extreme heat and climate change,” Michael Samuelian of Cornell Tech told JNS
Assessment
New York City is funding a Cornell Tech tree canopy project linked to Israel's Technion, despite Cornell professor Mamdani's boycott stance. The funding ties Cornell Tech's technical work to the city's climate goal of 30% tree canopy coverage. The tension between academic partnerships and boycott politics remains unresolved.