Andrew Cuomo

‘I’d rather be envied than erased’: NY Rabbi says Israel gives Jews power - interview

Rabbi Marc Schneier sat down with The Media Line to discuss antisemitism, Israel’s changing place in the world, and the political shifts reshaping Jewish life in New York and beyond.

RABBI MARC SCHNEIER attends the 2016 Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces Gala at The Waldorf Astoria on March 15, 2016 in New York City.
Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani waves to his supporters after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, at an election night rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, US, November 4, 2025.

Rent freezes, Gaza politics: what Mamdani's victory means for New York

New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani celebrates during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, New York on November 4, 2025.

Jewish NYC vote breakdown: 63% for Cuomo, 33% for Mamdani in mayoral race

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks after winning the 2025 New York City Mayoral race, at an election night rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, US, November 4, 2025.

Mamdani: 'We will build a city hall that does not waver in fight against scourge of antisemitism'


NYC rabbi endorses Cuomo, calls Mamdani 'genuine threat to our city'

Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz urged New York City Jewry to vote for former NY governor Andrew Cuomo to become the city's next mayor, warning against Zohran Mamdani

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani participates in the second New York City mayoral debate with Independent candidate and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, Queens, New Y

Mamdani says aunt 'did not feel safe in hijab' after 9/11, slams 'Islamophobic' responses

"According to Zohran, the real victim of 9/11 was his auntie who got some (allegedly) bad looks," VP JD Vance responded to Mamdani's remarks in a post to X/Twitter. 

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani prepares in the green room before participating in a mayoral debate, in New York, US October 16, 2025.

Mamdani 'stokes the flames of antisemitism' Cuomo, Sliwa say in final New York mayoral debate

Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo sparred in the final New York mayoral debate, trading barbs over housing policy, trust, and experience as early voting begins this weekend.

Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani debates former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center in Queens, October 22, 2025.

Mamdani celebrates hope in Middle East after US tax dollars 'funded a genocide' in Gaza

Days after accusing Israel of genocide, Zohran Mamdani made no public comment regarding the release of the last living hostages from Hamas captivity.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in New York City, U.S., September 3, 2025.

Cuomo calls on Mamdani to condemn the phrase ‘Globalize the Intifada’ ahead of Oct. 7

Mamdani has acknowledged the phrase “meant something different to the Jewish community” and discouraged its usage.

NYC democratic mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo (L) and Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)

Andrew Cuomo nabs endorsements from Jewish groups after Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race

A wave of Jewish endorsements backs Cuomo for NYC mayor, with groups calling him the best candidate to fight rising antisemitism after Adams suspends his campaign.

Andrew Cuomo speaks outside the West Side Institutional Synagogue, April 1, 2025, New York City.

Trump’s hometown conundrum deepens amid NYC mayoral race - opinion

President Donald Trump said he is working hard to prevent Zohran Mamdani from moving into Gracie Mansion.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff attend the men’s final of the US Open tennis tournament in Flushing, NY, on Sunday. Trump was loudly jeered and booed, notes the writer.

'You f***** Jew-hater, piece of s***': Mamdani met with jeers in 'anti-Trump tour' of Staten Island

Zohran Mamdani told media he had been saddened but unsurprised when he was told to return where he came from.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a campaign event in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., August 14, 2025.

Andrew Cuomo lists several Jewish endorsements on his website. But do they still apply?

Two out of the nine Jewish organizations listed as supporting Andrew Cuomo have stated that their endorsements applied only to the primary election and have not yet decided who to support in November.

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo

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.

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