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Chikli:

NYC no longer safe for Jews after Mamdani elected Mayor

Chikli says Mamdani's election hands power to a 'Hamas sympathizer' and threatens New York's status as a safe haven for over a million Jews.

NYC no longer safe for Jews after Mamdani elected Mayor

Messaage from the OU:

Faith, fear, and the future of Jewish New York

The Jewish people are no strangers to uncertainty and at the Orthodox Union, we are more determined than ever to continue advocating for the needs of the Jewish people.

Faith, fear, and the future of Jewish New York

Mayor-Elect Mamdani rejects ADL claims, promises to support Jews

NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani responded to the ADL’s “Mamdani Monitor,” pledging to fight antisemitism while questioning the integrity of ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt.

Mayor-Elect Mamdani rejects ADL claims, promises to support Jews

Jewish orgs vow to hold Mamdani 'accountable' after NYC election

Multiple Jewish organizations vow to fight rising antisemitism following election of Democratic Socialist who refused to condemn 'globalize the Intifada' chants as mayor of the city with the largest Jewish population in the Diaspora.

Jewish orgs vow to hold Mamdani 'accountable' after NYC election

Mamdani Monitor:

ADL to scrutinize NYC Mayor-elect’s policies

Citing record-high antisemitic incidents, the ADL launched a multi-pronged effort to monitor Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s administration and protect NYC’s Jewish community.

ADL to scrutinize NYC Mayor-elect’s policies

Rabbinic organization urges:

Diaspora Jews should consider aliya after Mamdani election

Responding to anti-Israel candidate Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City Mayor, Tzohar Rabbinical Organization issues open letter urging Diaspora Jewry to prioritize aliyah.

Diaspora Jews should consider aliya after Mamdani election

CAM: Mamdani likely to refuse to recognize antisemitism

Combat Antisemitism Movement bemoans election Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, warns Jewish community will lack an advocate in city leadership come January.

CAM: Mamdani likely to refuse to recognize antisemitism

Mamdani elected as New York City's next mayor

Zohran Mamdani wins NYC’s mayoral race, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani vows to fight antisemitism and Islamophobia.

Mamdani elected as New York City's next mayor

Schumer declines to say who he voted for in NYC mayoral race

Sen. Schumer declines to endorse Democrat Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, after President Trump backed independent candidate Andrew Cuomo.

Schumer declines to say who he voted for in NYC mayoral race

NYPD:

Jews targeted in 62% of NYC hate crimes last month

NYPD data shows Jews were targeted in 62% of NYC hate crimes last month. The spike comes as voters head to the polls in the mayoral election.

Jews targeted in 62% of NYC hate crimes last month

NYC Mayoral Elections:

What worries me most about Mamdani

The New York City mayoral candidate and his followers treat hostility to Israel as a badge of moral enlightenment. Karl Lueger did the same in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century - and we know how that turned out. Opinion.

What worries me most about Mamdani

Pension power:

How Mamdani could advance BDS From City Hall

While NYC comptroller candidate Mark Levine says Mamdani lacks the votes to divest from Israel, pension board makeup suggests mayoral influence could shift the balance.

How Mamdani could advance BDS From City Hall

NYC honors Cpt. Omer Neutra

A hometown hero finally brought home

Hundreds gathered at Columbus Circle to honor Captain Omer Neutra z”l, a NY native whose body was held by Hamas for 758 days, and to call for the return of the eight hostages still in Gaza.

A hometown hero finally brought home

Trump endorses Cuomo

'New York will be a total disaster if Mamdani wins'

President Trump endorses Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor, warning of funding cuts if Zohran Mamdani wins.

'New York will be a total disaster if Mamdani wins'

Shock Poll:

Cuomo tops Mamdani in two-way race scenario

A new AtlasIntel poll, one day before the NYC mayoral election, shows Andrew Cuomo trailing Zohran Mamdani by just 4 points - yet beating him in a head-to-head matchup.

Cuomo tops Mamdani in two-way race scenario

Former UK Labour leader Corbyn campaigns for Mamdani

Jeremy Corbyn hosts a fundraiser for NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, sparking backlash over antisemitism allegations.

Former UK Labour leader Corbyn campaigns for Mamdani

NYC councilwoman Inna Vernikov backs Cuomo for mayor

Andrew Cuomo hit the campaign trail this week alongside Brooklyn Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, one of the city’s most prominent Republicans, as he seeks to build support in his uphill bid against Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race.

NYC councilwoman Inna Vernikov backs Cuomo for mayor

Posing in front of PLO flag

Zohran Mamdani speaks Arabic in new election ad

Three days before election day, Far-left, anti-Israel candidate publishes election ad in which he pets a cat, eats kunaffeh, and talks about lower rent in Arabic with a strategically placed PLO flag in the background.

Zohran Mamdani speaks Arabic in new election ad

Ahead of NYC election

Obama praises Mamdani, offers support

Former President Obama privately praises NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, known for his anti-Israel stance, calling his campaign “impressive.”

Obama praises Mamdani, offers support

NYC Mayoral Elections:

The city is on the line

I’m scared. I’m scared for this city. And for the rest of America. Curtis Sliwa must step down, not because he is undeserving, but because he really cares about America. Opinion.

The city is on the line

NYC mayoral poll:

Mamdani still ahead, but Cuomo closes the gap

Zohran Mamdani leads NYC’s mayoral race by 16 points in latest Fox News poll, but Andrew Cuomo is gaining ground.

Mamdani still ahead, but Cuomo closes the gap

NYC Mayor:

'Antisemitism must concern all of us - silence is complicity'

NYC Mayor Eric Adams condemns antisemitism in a powerful speech, calling a recent pro-Hamas art display “beyond the pale” and warning that hatred is becoming institutionalized across society.

'Antisemitism must concern all of us - silence is complicity'

Rep. Lawler:

'Cuomo is lesser of two evils vs. Mamdani'

Rep. Mike Lawler calls Andrew Cuomo the “lesser of two evils” in NYC’s mayoral race when compared with anti-Israel candidate Zohran Mamdani.

'Cuomo is lesser of two evils vs. Mamdani'

Poll:

NY Jews back Cuomo over anti-Israel Mamdani in mayoral race

A new poll shows 60% of New York Jews support Cuomo for mayor, while just 16% back Mamdani. 75% of Jews view Mamdani unfavorably.

NY Jews back Cuomo over anti-Israel Mamdani in mayoral race

AZM Chief warns:

Mamdani victory would be dangerous for NYC Jews

AZM Chief Herbert Block warns that a Mamdani mayoral victory in NYC could weaken longstanding ties with Israel and embolden anti-Zionist voices in the city.

Mamdani victory would be dangerous for NYC Jews

Rabbi Alvin Kass, NYPD Chief Chaplain for 59 years, dies at 89

Beloved chaplain served nearly six decades, offering spiritual guidance and comfort to generations of NYPD officers through triumph and tragedy.

Rabbi Alvin Kass, NYPD Chief Chaplain for 59 years, dies at 89

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Israeli attacked in New York recounts his ordeal

Rami Glickstein, visiting New York for a short family trip, recounted the terrifying moments he experienced when he was violently assaulted in a blatant antisemitic attack just steps away from a Jewish restaurant in Manhattan.

Israeli attacked in New York recounts his ordeal

NYC protester who attacked Jews sentenced to 17 months

Tarek Bazrouk sentenced to 17 months in prison for hate crimes targeting Jews at NYC protests. The DOJ cites his antisemitic bias and support for Hamas.

NYC protester who attacked Jews sentenced to 17 months

Dov Hikind to Arutz Sheva:

Mamdani win would be victory for Hamas

Dov Hikind tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that antisemitism in NYC is at its worst and urges voters to defeat Mamdani, saying his win would be a victory for Hamas.

Mamdani win would be victory for Hamas

Sliwa refuses to quit:

'Cuomo should drop out, not me'

Curtis Sliwa vows to stay in NYC mayoral race, rejecting pressure to quit despite low polling.

'Cuomo should drop out, not me'

Antisemitic violence:

Israeli educator assaulted in heart of New York City

Israeli educator Rami Glikstein assaulted in Manhattan in an antisemitic attack. Israel’s Consul General blames global incitement and urges US leaders to condemn violence against Jews.

Israeli educator assaulted in heart of New York City

'Go Zohran!'

Mayoral candidate receives unusual endorsement from the Knesset

Arab partty Ta’al chairman MK Ahmad Tibi voiced strong support for New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, known for his far-left and anti-Israel stance, calling him a unifying and courageous leader.

Mayoral candidate receives unusual endorsement from the Knesset

Betrayal:

Ydanis Rodriguez’s moral collapse cloaked as political pragmatism

By throwing his weight behind Mamdani, a politician whose anti-Israel extremism and flirtations with antisemitic rhetoric have roiled Jewish New Yorkers across the five boroughs, Rodriguez has shattered his moral standing. Opinion.

Ydanis Rodriguez’s moral collapse cloaked as political pragmatism

'Save NYC'

Dov Hikind switches endorsement to Cuomo to block Mamdani

Dov Hikind drops Curtis Sliwa and backs Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor, citing Cuomo as the only viable candidate to defeat Zohran Mamdani, known for his controversial ties and anti-Israel stance.

Dov Hikind switches endorsement to Cuomo to block Mamdani

Over 1000 rabbis sign anti-Mamdani letter

Over 1,000 rabbis, cantors, and yeshiva students across the US sign petition warning against rise and political normalization of anti-Zionism in the New York mayoral race.

Over 1000 rabbis sign anti-Mamdani letter

JD Vance criticizes Mamdani for calling his aunt a 9/11 'victim'

JD Vance slams Mamdani for calling his Muslim aunt a 9/11 'victim,' while Mamdani defends his comments citing post-9/11 discrimination against Muslims in the US, amid intensifying tensions in the NYC mayoral race.

JD Vance criticizes Mamdani for calling his aunt a 9/11 'victim'

Watch:

Zohran Mamdani mourns how 9/11 changed life for Muslims in NYC

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani delivered a speech outside a Bronx mosque, saying that NYC Muslims had been victimized since the World Trade Center attacks.

Zohran Mamdani mourns how 9/11 changed life for Muslims in NYC

After months of silence

Jeffries endorses Mamdani in NYC mayoral race

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor after months of hesitation.

Jeffries endorses Mamdani in NYC mayoral race

Adams endorses Cuomo, says Mamdani doesn’t care about Jews

Outgoing NYC Mayor Adams endorses Andrew Cuomo, condemns Zohran Mamdani’s stance on Jews and extremism.

Adams endorses Cuomo, says Mamdani doesn’t care about Jews

Hundreds of US rabbis warn against Mamdani's candidacy

Over 650 US rabbis sign letter opposing Zohran Mamdani and the ‘political normalization’ of anti-Zionism.

Hundreds of US rabbis warn against Mamdani's candidacy

In final mayoral debate:

Mamdani defends record amid accusations of antisemitism

Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa confront Zohran Mamdani over antisemitism and anti-Israel rhetoric in NYC’s final mayoral debate. Mamdani defends his record and pledges inclusivity.

Mamdani defends record amid accusations of antisemitism

Ahead of election

Mamdani courts Hasidic voters with Yiddish letter

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani appeals to Hasidic voters in a Yiddish letter, seeking support from a key bloc amid controversy over his anti-Israel views.

Mamdani courts Hasidic voters with Yiddish letter

Cuomo slams Mamdani:

'New Yorkers must protect our values'

Andrew Cuomo, running for NYC mayor, condemns rival Zohran Mamdani’s antisemitic and anti-Israel views, urging voters to defend the city’s values and support the Jewish community in a critical election.

'New Yorkers must protect our values'

Jack Engelhard:

Say Kaddish for New York City

There's no room for Jews in Mamdani’s New York City. Opinion.

Say Kaddish for New York City

NYC poll:

Mamdani leads despite anti-Israel controversies

Zohran Mamdani leads NYC’s mayoral race. Cuomo and Sliwa campaigns call the race a “dead heat” if one drops out.

Mamdani leads despite anti-Israel controversies

Mamdani campaigns with imam tied to 1993 WTC bombing

NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani poses with Imam Siraj Wahhaj, tied to the 1993 WTC bombing, sparking backlash.

Mamdani campaigns with imam tied to 1993 WTC bombing

Mamdani:

'Of course Hamas should lay down their arms'

At NYC mayoral debate, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani says Hamas should disarm, after previously avoiding the question in a Fox News interview.

'Of course Hamas should lay down their arms'

Mamdani vows to 'exhaust every legal option' to arrest Netanyahu

Socialist frontrunner for NYC mayor reiterates vow to arrest Israel's Prime Minister should Netanyahu enter New York during his tenure.

Mamdani vows to 'exhaust every legal option' to arrest Netanyahu

Ahead of Oct. 7

Cuomo challenges Mamdani on anti-Israel rhetoric

Andrew Cuomo urges Zohran Mamdani to denounce the slogan “Globalize the intifada,” calling it a violent threat to Jews. Mamdani has refused to do so.

Cuomo challenges Mamdani on anti-Israel rhetoric

NYC vigil for massacre victims canceled by venue management

A New York event company reportedly asked the NYPD to prevent a vigil for the victims of the October 7th massacre.

NYC vigil for massacre victims canceled by venue management

Keith Siegel in New York:

'Images of medieval torture, echoes of suffering still haunt me'

As hope builds around an impending hostage release deal, families and survivors gathered in New York, urging swift action two years after the October 7 attacks.

'Images of medieval torture, echoes of suffering still haunt me'

Mamdani reiterates claim that war against Hamas is 'genocide'

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, appearing on ‘The View,’ earns applause for calling Gaza war a ‘genocide.’

Mamdani reiterates claim that war against Hamas is 'genocide'

Cuomo secures broad Jewish support after Adams drops out

Jewish groups across NYC rally behind Andrew Cuomo for mayor, citing rising antisemitism and opposition to Zohran Mamdani’s stance on Israel.

Cuomo secures broad Jewish support after Adams drops out

Zohran Madmani:

'NYC should comply with arrest warrants against Netanyahu'

Zohran declared, 'I think that our city should uphold the warrants that the International Criminal Court issues, whether for Benjamin Netanyahu or Valdimir Putin.'

'NYC should comply with arrest warrants against Netanyahu'

NYC:

Synagogue rebuffs rumors of Mamdani joining Yom Kippur services

Manhattan synagogue says it won’t host Mamdani on Yom Kippur, following mayoral candidate’s Rosh Hashanah service in Brooklyn.

Synagogue rebuffs rumors of Mamdani joining Yom Kippur services

After Adams drops out

Mamdani: Trump’s donors won’t decide NYC mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani rebukes Trump’s influence after Mayor Adams exits NYC race, warning Cuomo and vowing to fight billionaire-backed efforts to narrow the field.

Mamdani: Trump’s donors won’t decide NYC mayoral race

Eric Adams withdraws from NYC Mayoral race

Adams exits crowded mayoral field as Democrats and Republicans seek unified strategy to stop frontrunner Zohran Mamdani from taking control of City Hall.

Eric Adams withdraws from NYC Mayoral race

Eric Adams stands with Israel after meeting with Netanyahu

After meeting PM Netanyahu post-UN speech, NYC Mayor Adams reaffirms strong support for Israel, citing its right to defend itself and calling out global silence on antisemitism and hostages.

Eric Adams stands with Israel after meeting with Netanyahu

Watch

Macron calls Trump after being blocked by US Pres's motorcade

French Pres. forced to call American counterpart after he found himself blocked from reaching the French diplomatic mission in New York by security for Trump's motorcade.

Macron calls Trump after being blocked by US Pres's motorcade

Lawmakers slam Mamdani's rejection of IHRA

NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani’s rejection of the IHRA definition of antisemitism and support for BDS draws sharp criticism from US Reps. Gottheimer and Lawler, who call his stance "shameful and dangerous."

Lawmakers slam Mamdani's rejection of IHRA