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News and updates about Zohran Mamdani

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

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.

Mamdani is the future of an Islamized West

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

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

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.

The ancient hatred returns to New York in modern disguise

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

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

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.

Watch what he said about Israel before he ran for Mayor

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

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.

Israel derangement syndrome

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.

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

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

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.

Jewish vote crucial, not just in New York

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

Melanie Phillips:

New York holds its breath

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

New York holds its breath

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.

Yes - Take Mamdani at his word

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

'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.

Watch: 'Eretz Nehederet' mocks Mamdani

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.

'Mamdani victory could spell period where Jews are unsafe'

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

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.

Mamdani and the bigotry of low expectations

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

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'

'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

'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'

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.

Gloomy New Yorkers

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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.

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

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.

Basketball team warns Mamdani over use of logo

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

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.

What would a Mayor Mamdani mean for American Jews?

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'

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

NYC mayoral elections:

Jewish leaders have lost the will to survive

As the left marches to take over New York City with an antisemitic mayoral candidate, the Jewish leadership must not surrender to anti-Jewish totalitarian extremists. Opinion.

Jewish leaders have lost the will to survive

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

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NY mayor candidate escapes enraged protesters

NY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani escapes protesters in downtown Manhattan, who loudly accused him of being an 'antisemite.'

NY mayor candidate escapes enraged protesters

Blatant attack by New York mayoral candidate

Leading candidate for mayor of New York causes outrage after releasing a statement, 'Netanyahu launched a genocidal war in wake of October 7.'

Blatant attack by New York mayoral candidate

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

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'

NY Mayoral candidate compaign of hatred:

The danger Zohran Mamdani poses to NYC and beyond

Zohran Mamdani’s candidacy is a test of moral clarity for New York. It But it is part of a global struggle over the survival of democratic values and truth. Will the city reward a man whose political career is fueled by hostility toward Jews and their state? Opinion.

The danger Zohran Mamdani poses to NYC and beyond

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