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Jewish New Yorkers respond to Zohran Mamdani’s win in the NYC mayoral democratic primary
Joey Saban a Democratic district leader from Brooklyn and political strategist, expressed his dismay at the implications of Mamdani’s win, particularly for the Jewish community.
Jewish groups, leaders 'frightened' that 'raging antisemite' Mamdani may be next NY mayor
Zohran Mamdani shocks Andrew Cuomo in NYC Democratic mayoral primary centered on Jewish issues
'First time a declared BDS supporter occupies City Hall,’ Arab media on NYC mayoral race
An existential threat: New York cannot have a mayor who fans the flames of antisemitism - opinion
For mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to say Israel does not have a right to exist as a Jewish state, he is aligning himself with the world's most notorious antisemites.
Zohran Mamdani: Even if I wanted to go to Israel as NYC mayor, Israel probably wouldn’t let me
Other candidates at the Sunday night forum, organized by the New York Jewish Agenda and held at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun, said they would aim to visit Israel if they are elected.
Cleveland Heights council advances loss of confidence resolution over mayor’s alleged antisemitism
This is due to a civil-rights complaint accusing the mayor's wife of calling Jewish officials “that Jewish b—h” and referring to an Orthodox commissioner as a “broodmare,” as reported by 3News.
Harish mayor indicted for indecent acts after seven women complain of sexual assault
Many of these acts of violation took place in the municipality's offices and during work hours. In a few instances, he worked to advance the requests put in by the women.
Holocaust Remembrance Day speech by Hod Hasharon mayor sparks controversy over Gaza implications
Quoting a Holocaust survivor's speech, Kochavi said that there is a difference between "never again," and "never again -- for us."
Sharona Nazarian becomes first Jewish Iranian-American woman mayor in US history
On February 27, 2025, she wrote, "Beverly Hills has always stood against antisemitism and injustice"
New Jersey city declared 'capital of Palestine' by mayor in fiery speech
Paterson is home to a growing Palestinian population with Palestinian flags and Arabic signage reportedly lining its streets.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams references 'Mein Kampf' in response to 'lies' amid calls for him to step down
The “Big lie” phrase Adams referenced as being in “Mein Kampf” is often attributed to Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels.
Danielle Sassoon, interim US attorney, resigns after being ordered to drop Eric Adams case
Danielle Sassoon resigned as interim US attorney after the Trump DOJ ordered her to drop the Eric Adams case, calling the move unjust and inconsistent with her duty to prosecute fairly.
Israel Police question Petah Tikva mayor in bribery, breach of trust investigation
Petah Tikva municipality's director, Yaniv Benita, was also detained on Monday morning for additional questioning.
Osaka bans smoking on public streets ahead of 2025 World Expo
The move comes "to improve the environment and beautify the city in a way that is appropriate for an international tourist city," according to the statement.
