New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on Thursday vowed a record level of security for Sunday’s annual Israel parade in the city, despite Mamdani not attending due to his opposition to Israel. “While I will not be attending, our administration has been preparing for weeks to ensure the parade is safe,” Mamdani said at a press briefing. “I take seriously my responsibility to protect the safety and well-being of every New Yorker and every event, regardless of my attendance.” “I look forward to this parade occurring seamlessly and peacefully,” he said. Mamdani, who is in his first year in office, will be breaking a major precedent, after New York City mayors have attended every year’s Israel Day Parade for decades alongside other state and local leaders. The parade has seen tens of thousands march down Manhattan’s 5th Avenue in previous years , led by the state and city’s political leadership.…