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. 

New York luxury landlords draft Israeli equity swap amid socialist upset

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.

 AI image of the Statue of Liberty holding a sign in front of a New York City landscape.
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protest in New York. (illustration)

Pro-Palestinian activist yells at Mamdani for saying 'Israel has the right to exist'

Zohran Mamdani speaks during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, U.S., June 25, 2025.

Mamdani is a wolf in sheep's keffiyehs - opinion

 Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a Democratic mayoral primary debate, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York.

Mamdani defends proposal of taxing 'richer, whiter neighborhoods'


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.

 AN IDF SOLDIER stands next to the remains of an Emad ballistic missile, days after an attack by Iran on Israel, in October, 2024.

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. 

 Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a Democratic mayoral primary debate, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York.

Your Investments: A Mamdani reminder to secure your own retirement

Will Zohran Mamdani’s economic promises really fix New Yorkers’ financial woes?

 Zohran Mamdani speaks during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, U.S., June 25, 2025.

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.  

 New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani arrives onstage at a Brooklyn rally in May 2025.

El Al resumes ticket sales to and from Israel following 12 day Iran war

Air France also announced the same day that flights between Paris and Tel Aviv will resume on Monday, July 7. 

El Al flight at Ben Gurion International Airport, May 13, 2025

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. 

 Zohran Mamdani gestures as he speaks during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, U.S., June 25, 2025

Jewish groups, leaders 'frightened' that 'raging antisemite' Mamdani may be next NY mayor

The potential impact of a Mamdani mayoral stint on Jewish safety was one of the main concerns expressed to the Jerusalem Post. Additionally

 New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani arrives onstage at a Brooklyn rally in May 2025.

'First time a declared BDS supporter occupies City Hall,’ Arab media on NYC mayoral race

Al Jazeera Arabic called the 33-year-old state assemblyman “the first Muslim candidate to capture a city-wide primary in America’s largest Jewish population centre."

Zohran Mamdani speaks during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, U.S., June 25, 2025.

Who is Zohran Mamdani, NYC Democratic mayoral candidate with anti-Israel stances?

Mamdani's support for Palestine is a long-time belief and one which he has actively campaigned on.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protest in New York. (illustration)

Pro-Palestinian activist Khalil walks free after US judge orders release

Mahmoud Khalil says he is being punished for his political speech in violation of the US Constitution's First Amendment.

Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil gestures as he is released from immigration custody in Jena, Louisiana, U.S. June 20, 2025.

'Iran make us proud, burn Tel Aviv to the ground': Mass pro-Iran rally takes over NY's Times Square

The 'Solidarity of Iran rally' was organized by the socialist pro-Palestine Bronx Anti-Iran coalition, which called for support for "the brave Iranian and Palestinian people."

 Members of the Neturei Karta, a fringe Jewish group that opposes the state of Israel, take part in protest in support of Iran and Palestinians, at Times Square in New York City, US, June 16, 2025.