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After outcry

Mamdani shifts tone on NYC synagogue protest

After backlash over rebuking Park East Synagogue, Mayor‑elect Mamdani toughens his stance, condemning chants of “death to the IDF” as “unacceptable, full stop,” while pledging to protect Jewish institutions.

Mamdani shifts tone on NYC synagogue protest

Amid rising antisemitism

Adams announces $3M Queens Holocaust Memorial

NYC will build the Queens Holocaust Memorial at Borough Hall, honoring six million victims and survivors. Backed by $3M, the site will serve as a permanent space for remembrance, education, and unity.

Adams announces $3M Queens Holocaust Memorial

'We show up'

Adams visits synagogue targeted by anti-Israel protest

Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams visits Park East Synagogue after anti-Israel protesters chanted “death to the IDF”, vows that “we show up” against hate.

Adams visits synagogue targeted by anti-Israel protest

DOJ probing anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan synagogue

The DOJ is investigating an anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan’s Park East Synagogue in which protesters shouted violent chants during a Nefesh B’Nefesh event.

DOJ probing anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan synagogue

Trump remains silent as Mamdani accuses Israel of genocide

The New York City mayor-elect accused Israel before reporters and President Trump of carrying out "genocide" in Gaza, and said that "the U.S. government is funding it." President Trump did not contradict him.

Trump remains silent as Mamdani accuses Israel of genocide

Aliyah Minister

'Mamdani a disgrace to US, encourages hostility to Jews'

Israeli Minister of Aliyah and Integration Ofir Sofer condemns NYC mayor-elect following the antisemitic protest outside Manhattan's historic Park East Synagogue.

'Mamdani a disgrace to US, encourages hostility to Jews'

Ahead of Trump meeting

White House Press Secretary swipes at Mamdani

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt calls NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani “a communist” ahead of his first meeting with President Trump.

White House Press Secretary swipes at Mamdani

Mamdani condemns protest outside NYC synagogue

NYC leaders condemn an antisemitic protest outside Park East Synagogue. Mayor-elect Mamdani: “Every New Yorker should be free to enter a house of worship without intimidation.”

Mamdani condemns protest outside NYC synagogue

Antisemitic mob harasses Jews at Park East Synagogue

Protesters call for violence against Jews while standing outside historic Manhattan synagogue during Aliyah event.

Antisemitic mob harasses Jews at Park East Synagogue

Trump to meet NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani, calls him 'Communist'

President Trump says he will meet NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Friday, in a meeting requested by Mamdani.

Trump to meet NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani, calls him 'Communist'

Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Mamdani Wolf? Not me!

Actually, no one should be shocked by this election. But it won't take long for people to wake up. Opinion.

Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Mamdani Wolf? Not me!

Knesset Speaker to Adams:

'Thanks to leaders like you, we will be alright'

Amir Ohana welcomed New York City Mayor Eric Adams to the Knesset and thanked him for his support for Israel and the Jewish people.

'Thanks to leaders like you, we will be alright'

'Hitler language'

Mamdani aide under Fire for anti-Israel, antisemitic posts

Hassaan Chaudhary, tied to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s team, is under fire for resurfaced posts praising Ahmadinejad and using antisemitic and anti-Israel language.

Mamdani aide under Fire for anti-Israel, antisemitic posts

Herzog to Adams:

'You are a dear friend of Israel and the Jewish People'

During a visit to Israel, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was praised by President Isaac Herzog for his unwavering support for Israel and the global Jewish community.

'You are a dear friend of Israel and the Jewish People'

Eric Adams to Arutz Sheva:

Jews shouldn't leave New York, I understand their fear

In a special interview during his visit to Israel, outgoing mayor Eric Adams warns against Mamdani's new policies, urges Jews not to abandon New York, and insists they 'stand their ground,' as he vows to keep fighting hatred.

Jews shouldn't leave New York, I understand their fear

Jon Voight:

'NYC in danger from Mamdani, only Trump can stop the horror'

Actor Jon Voight warns NYC is in danger under Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, calling him a “communist fool” and says only President Trump can stop the city’s descent into “socialist horror.”

'NYC in danger from Mamdani, only Trump can stop the horror'

As his term ends:

Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams in emotional visit to Western Wall

New York City Mayor concludes his historic visit to Israel with a powerful statement at the Western Wall, reaffirming his commitment to Israel and the Jewish people: “I am your brother!”

Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams in emotional visit to Western Wall

Antisemitic graffiti found in Brooklyn, local leaders condemn

Antisemitic graffiti saying “F**k Jews” found in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Mayor‑elect Mamdani, Gov. Hochul and Rep. Stefanik all condemn the act and urge prosecution.

Antisemitic graffiti found in Brooklyn, local leaders condemn

'Gun Rush' sweeps Jewish New York

Jewish New Yorkers are buying firearms and seeking training in anticipation of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani taking office, fearing a rise in antisemitic incidents and reduced police protection.

'Gun Rush' sweeps Jewish New York

Netanyahu 'not afraid'of traveling to NYC under Mamdani

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses election of anti-Israel Democratic socialist as mayor of New York City. 'It’s good to be a young leader, but it’s not good to be a young, uneducated leader.'

Netanyahu 'not afraid'of traveling to NYC under Mamdani

The Night We Stopped Sleeping:

A family’s NYC ordeal and the sentence that finally came

Hate has no sanctuary in America. Op-ed.

A family’s NYC ordeal and the sentence that finally came

Focus on antisemitism, tech

NYC Mayor Eric Adams to visit Israel

Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams will visit Israel from Friday to Tuesday to meet officials, tech leaders, and discuss global antisemitism. He previously visited in 2023.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams to visit Israel

New York: Mamdani received 97% of the Muslim vote

The Muslim Lobby in the United States publishes official figures on the voting patterns of Muslim citizens in the United States in recent municipal and gubernatorial elections.

New York: Mamdani received 97% of the Muslim vote

Mandanitis:

The city that never sleeps has gone into a stupor

There was always an implicit understanding that New York worked according to its own user’s manual, its own rule book. Never the easiest, and not always the most sympathetic, but a place of dynamism and opportunity. Opinion.

The city that never sleeps has gone into a stupor

Mamdani’s Victory:

A boomerang waiting to strike the Democrats

The economic and political history of the twentieth century is a graveyard of movements that promised justice through equality and delivered only scarcity through control.

A boomerang waiting to strike the Democrats

Survey

Nearly half of Israelis would avoid NYC under Mamdani

46% of Israelis say would avoid traveling to NYC under the mayoralship of Zohran Mamdani, while just 34% say they would continue traveling to New York.

Nearly half of Israelis would avoid NYC under Mamdani

Religious Zionist MK:

Why Mamdani's victory is a good thing

MK Ohad Tal warns Mamdani’s win signals deep moral decline in US society but says it could spark a patriotic awakening to reclaim national values and direction.

Why Mamdani's victory is a good thing

Jack Engelhard:

Mamdani plays NYC like a fiddle

Bob Dylan sang "the times they are a-changing", but he did not know how right he was. You did it to yourselves, New Yorkers. Opinion.

Mamdani plays NYC like a fiddle

NYC Mayoral Elections:

The Postmortem

As New Yorkers, we have to take the theoretical lessons from this election and practically apply them for our own protection. That means using all means possible - legal, organizational, financial, political, educational - to hold the mayor “accountable” to all his constituents. Opinion.

The Postmortem

After Mamdani election

Jewish FDNY Commissioner resigns

FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker resigns one day after Mamdani’s election, citing concerns over the mayor-elect’s anti-Israel stance.

Jewish FDNY Commissioner resigns

Jewish leaders:

'Mamdani’s election marks a grim milestone for NYC'

Leaders of Conference of Presidents cite Zohran Mamdani’s anti-Israel record and pledge stronger advocacy to protect New York City’s Jewish community.

'Mamdani’s election marks a grim milestone for NYC'

Trump on Mamdani:

'He should be very nice to me'

President Trump reacts to Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral win in interview with Fox News, calling his speech “angry” and warning he’s “off to a bad start.”

'He should be very nice to me'

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