Zohran Mamdani

'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.

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.'

The false messianism of Mamdani's Democratic Socialism

Socialist and Communist "messiah"-figures have long paved the way to political and everyday hell. Opinion.

Mahmood Mamdani:

'The anxiety isn't about Zohran'

In an Instagram interview, father of the new mayor of New York City, Mahmood Mamdani, tells Anand Giridharadas what people today actually fear.

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.

ADL's Israel Director:

'After elections Jews are less safe in NYC'

Carole Nuriel, Director of the Anti‑Defamation League’s Israel office talks about the monitoring mechanism established to ensure that Mayor Mamdani does not harm any Jew.

Smotrich to Arutz Sheva:

Mamdani or not, all Jews belong in Israel

In an interview with Arutz Sheva, Finance Minister Smotrich outlines his vision for aliyah, linking tax reform to Zionism and growing Diaspora challenges.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.”

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.

Trump

'We lost a little sovereignty in New York with Mamdani win'

US President reacts to socialist candidate's victory in NYC mayoral election, says Americans 'have a choice between communism and common sense.'

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.

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.

Fury in Knesset

Arab MK praises Zohran Mamdani & is removed from plenum

MK Yakov Margi removes MK Samir Bin Said from the podium after congratulating the newly elected anti-Israel mayor of New York.

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.

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.

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.

Giulio Meotti:

Mamdani is the future of an Islamized West

They’re not here to reform. They’re here to replace. And in the end, what matters is demography. Opinion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A new blood libel:

The ancient hatred returns to New York in modern disguise

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: From medieval Europe to today’s political stage, the Jewish people have faced the same deadly lies - only the language has changed. As the New York mayoral candidate spreads this modern hatred, Jews are urged to recognize the danger and return home - to Israel.

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.

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.

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.

Former UK Labour leader Corbyn campaigns for Mamdani

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

Mamdani Unvarnished:

Watch what he said about Israel before he ran for Mayor

While participants may claim they are advocating for Palestinian Arab rights, speeches and chants at their rallies are rooted in rage against the Jewish state and the very fact of its existence. Every NYC voter is entitled to hear Mamdani at these rallies.

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.

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.

Jack Engelhard:

Israel derangement syndrome

There are many sufferers of this disease. Wholesale you find them at the United Nations and among the mullahs of Iran, whose entire business appears to be Israel. Individually, there’s the man all set and ready to go as mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, who is running on a platform of hatred against Israel. Opinion.

The Big Apple's mayoral election:

The Zohran Mamdani apple didn’t fall far from the family tree

The Free Press: "Clearly, the [NYC] population is primed for a villain, and the world’s oldest scapegoats are just wandering around New York for the taking." Will those naive scapegoats realize who Mamdani is in time and not vote for an antisemitic villain? Opinion.

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.”

IAC Chair to Arutz Sheva:

Jewish vote crucial, not just in New York

At the World Zionist Congress, Tal Shuster urges Israeli-Americans to vote in local US elections and warns that Mamdani's rise underscores the stakes for the Jewish community.

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.

Melanie Phillips:

New York holds its breath

Appallingly, progressive Jews are supporting an unhinged Jew-hater because they define this stance as conscience. Opinion.

The Investigative Project On Terrorism:

Yes - Take Mamdani at his word

Mamdani should be the Mayor of Gaza City, not New York. He screams "Islamophobia" before anyone can muster the courage to call out his antisemitic hate and seditious anti-Americanism. Opinion.

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.

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.

'Intifada Tova'

Watch: 'Eretz Nehederet' mocks Mamdani

Israeli satire show “Eretz Nehederet” airs a sketch mocking NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, featuring lines like “Intifada Tova” and a love for “bagels and Hamas” instead of hummus.

Elan Carr to Arutz Sheva

'Mamdani victory could spell period where Jews are unsafe'

Israeli-American Council CEO and former US Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism warns that anti-Zionist and anti-American indoctrination in US education is producing people with antisemitic beliefs.

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 and the bigotry of low expectations

There can be little doubt that Zohran Mamdani poses a threat to the safety of New York City residents who are not Muslim. His views and those of his supporters are a far cry from the expectations of Western morality. Opinion.

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.

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.

'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.

'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.

Jack Engelhard:

Gloomy New Yorkers

Says the NYC man-in-the-street: ‘’This is so disturbing. I know people who are leaving. I’m thinking about it myself.” Opinion.

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.

Basketball team warns Mamdani over use of logo

NY Knicks send cease-and-desist letter to NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, warning against use of their logo in his promotional materials.

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.

What would a Mayor Mamdani mean for American Jews?

If efforts to unite opponents against an antisemitic Democratic Socialist fail, what will be the consequences for Jewish life in New York City or the rest of the country? Opinion.

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.