NYC

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jack Engelhard:

Say Kaddish for New York City

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

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 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:

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.’

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.

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:

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.

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.

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 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.

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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.

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."

Adams to meet Netanyahu, slams rival's call to arrest him

Mayor Eric Adams announces he will meet with PM Netanyahu when he visits New York for the UN General Assembly, rejects Mamdani’s “reckless” threat to arrest him.

Holocaust survivor beaten to death by 95-year-old

Nina Kravtsov, 89, killed by fellow Coney Island nursing home resident who suffers from dementia. Her daughter called her "very loving, caring, devoted" and "a very dedicated mother."

Mamdani to end NYC's recognition of IHRA antisemitism definition

Democratic socialist frontrunner in the NYC mayoral race plans to undo Mayor Adams' executive order adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which was meant to combat the wave of anti-Jewish hate crimes in the city.

Despite prior concerns, Hochul throws support behind Mamdani

New York Governor Kathy Hochul officially endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, despite their past disagreements and his anti-Israel stance.

Poll:

Mamdani leads NYC mayoral race, Adams favored by Jews

New poll shows Zohran Mamdani with a 22-point lead in the NYC mayoral race, being backed by 45% of likely voters, though three-quarters of Jewish voters disapprove of him.

Amid election concerns:

Brooklyn synagogue links High Holiday seats to voter registration

Ahead of mayoral election, Brooklyn synagogue demands voter registration to attend High Holiday services.

Adams rejects rumors, says he’s staying in NYC mayoral race

Mayor Eric Adams confirms he’s staying in the NYC mayoral race despite reports of a Trump-backed ambassadorship offer aimed at reshaping the election.

Report:

Eric Adams weighs leaving mayoral race for Trump post

New York Times reports that NYC Mayor Eric Adams is considering a Trump admin job as part of Trump’s bid to clear the NYC mayoral field for Andrew Cuomo to defeat Mamdani.

To boost Cuomo

Report: Trump team mulls jobs for Adams, Sliwa

The New York Times reports that Trump advisers are weighing roles for Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa to help Andrew Cuomo defeat anti-Israel candidate Mamdani in NYC’s mayoral race.

NYC Mayoral Elections:

Can Curtis Sliwa be NYC’s guardian angel?

In an exclusive interview in his midtown office, Sliwa speaks of the challenges New Yorkers face and how it would be a shandah to have a socialist in Gracie Mansion. Interview.

Jim Walden drops NYC mayoral bid in effort to stop Mamdani

Candidate Jim Walden drops out of NYC mayoral race, urging others to unite against Mamdani’s ‘antisemitic obsessions.’

NYC:

Anti-Israel activists claim assault by Egyptian mission staff

Anti-Israel group Within Our Lifetime claims staff dragged, choked, and beat activists—including a minor—during a protest outside Egypt’s UN Mission in Manhattan.

NY Governor pledges Israel Parade safe from Mamdani

NY Governor Kathy Hochul says NYC's annual Israel parade "will never, never, never" be canceled, addressing concerns raised about mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's views.

NYC couple refuses to let anti-Israel protest stop their wedding

Couple declares 'nothing can stop love' after overcoming a loud anti-Israel protest that was staged right outside their wedding venue.

Quotes Hamas terrorist

Mahmoud Khalil stirs controversy at NYC protest

Mahmoud Khalil, notorious anti-Israel activist, stirs controversy in NYC, quoting a Hamas terrorist during an anti-Israel protest outside the New York Public Library.

Nadler campaigns with Mamdani, slams Cuomo

Most senior Jewish member of the House of Representatives joins New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, who has been criticized for his anti-Israel bias.

Curtis Sliwa:

'Trump’s attacks on Mamdani could energize his campaign'

Republican NYC mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa warns that President Trump's involvement in the NYC mayoral race could help Zohran Mamdani.

Ex-AOC organizer urges followers to 'attack' Jewish students

Iman Abdul, who worked on AOC's primary campaign, posts location of public high school with caption: 'If anyone needs a public school in NYC to attack for whatever reason … Lexus driving Israhell loving Zionisits all attend here.'

Remains of 3 9/11 victims identified 24 years later

Using advanced DNA techniques, the remains of a man who worked in the south tower and a passenger who was on the first flight to be hijacked have been identified.

Report:

Trump considers intervening in NYC race to stop Mamdani

President Trump reportedly considering stepping into New York’s mayoral race to prevent left-wing frontrunner Zohran Mamdani from winning.

NYC

Anti-Israel mob clashes with police at Grand Central Terminal

Protesters from Within Our Lifetime demonstration fightwith police during attempt to break into Grand Central Terminal.

'Kill all Jews'

NYPD did not investigate brutal attack on Jews as hate crime

The FBI is now investigating an attack at a kosher restaurant in Queens which left multiple Jewish victims hospitalized as a potential hate crime after the victims said the attackers shouted about killing Jews.

Mamdani leads Jewish voters by 17 points in NYC mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani holds a wide edge among Jewish voters as he dominates in new NYC mayoral race poll.

Jewish graduate of Cornell

Julia Hyman killed in Manhattan shooting

Julia Hyman, a 27-year-old Cornell graduate, identified as one of four victims in Monday's tragic Manhattan shooting. Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff issues a heartfelt statement mourning her loss.

Gunman neutralized

Shooting in Midtown Manhattan leaves four dead

Shooting in Midtown Manhattan results in four fatalities, including a New York Police Department officer. The shooter, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas is also dead from an apparent self-inflicted injury.

The Mamdani threat: Anti-Zionism threatens Jews everywhere

Mamdani himself famously refused to support a resolution condemning the Holocaust, just as his reaction to the worst massacre committed against the Jewish people since the Holocaust was to condemn Israel and Netanyahu rather than Hamas. Opinion.

Attack foiled:

NY man charged for bombs on subway tracks, rooftops

Michael Gann, 55, faces federal charges after allegedly placing homemade bombs across Manhattan, including on subway tracks and rooftops. He faces up to 40 years in prison.

Alleged anti-Israel arsonist arrested for torching NYPD vehicles

Suspect turns himself in a month after setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles. The suspect is also accused of damaging a statue while attending an anti-Israel protest at Columbia.