New York
New York is a state within the United States and is one of the original 13 colonies that formed the country following the American Revolution. Nicknamed "The Empire State," New York is the 27th largest state by area and the fourth largest by population. It is also the third most economically prosperous state by GDP, behind only California and Texas. Its capital city is Albany and its largest city is New York City, which is also the largest city in the US.
Jewish Democrats in Congress raise concerns about Zohran Mamdani’s anti-Israel positions
Prominent Jewish figures in Congress from the Democratic Party, including Debbie Wasserman Schultz, are concerned about Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel rhetoric.
Most NYers deterred by Zohran Mamdani’s BDS support, but 1 in 3 see it as a boon, poll shows
Acting Columbia president Claire Shipman apologizes for texts suggesting removal of Jewish trustee
Arkia relaunches direct Tel Aviv-New York flights
Eric S. Goldstein to step down as CEO of UJA-Federation of New York
In a statement Tuesday announcing his departure, Goldstein reflected on a tenure marked by several communal crises, bracketed by two wars in Gaza and including the COVID pandemic.
Kirsten Gillibrand apologizes to Zohran Mamdani over ‘global jihad’ remark
The apology, which was first reported by Politico, comes after Gillibrand had previously backed away from the comments she made, telling Rolling Stone that she “misspoke.”
What Zohran Mamdani has actually said about Jews and Israel
NYC property owners panic over Mamdani win, pitch Israel 'equity swap' plan
A handful of veteran Jewish real-estate investors are drafting an “equity-swap” proposal that would let New York homeowners offset expected losses from Mamdani’s surprise victory.
Pro-Palestinian activist yells at Mamdani for saying 'Israel has the right to exist'
"Don't be hypocritical. It [Israel] does not have the right to exist. It's not your land to say that Israel has the right to exist," the activist yelled before walking off.
Mamdani is a wolf in sheep's keffiyehs - opinion
Selling antisemitism with a smile.
Mamdani defends proposal of taxing 'richer, whiter neighborhoods'
Zohran Mamdani defended his controversial proposal to raise property taxes in what he described as "richer and whiter neighborhoods," while also stating that billionaires shouldn't exist.
The power of global Jewish solidarity during a time of war and uncertainty – opinion
A delegation of IDF soldiers was caught abroad in America during the Israel-Iran War. The local community's response to them proves the enduring strength of our worldwide Jewish family.
After Zohran Mamdani’s upset, there’s a way forward for pro-Israel progressives - opinion
There is an opening for a renewed Jewish progressivism that defends Jewish interests as it pursues social justice.
Your Investments: A Mamdani reminder to secure your own retirement
Will Zohran Mamdani’s economic promises really fix New Yorkers’ financial woes?
Schumer, Nadler race to praise Mamdani, in sharp contrast to Jewish establishment worries
Two of the city’s most veteran Jewish pro-Israel Democratic politicians raced to praise Mamdani, a supporter of the boycott Israel movement.
