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Lawler, Conley battle for Jewish voters in pivotal New York race that could decide House control

Mike Lawler and Cait Conley clashed over Israel, antisemitism, and Zohran Mamdani in a pivotal New York congressional race, with both candidates pledging continued US military support for Israel.

Rep. Mike Lawler participates in the annual Israel Day Parade on 5th Avenue, May 31, 2026.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to attendees during a celebration at the National Action Network (NAN) for the 72nd birthday of its founder and president, Rev. Al Sharpton, in New York City, US, October 3, 2026.

Majority of New York Jewish voters view Mamdani unfavorably - poll

Unused desks are seen in an empty elementary school classroom during a period of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) at Hazelwood Elementary School on January 11, 2022 ; illustrative

UJT sends letter to NYC public schools' chancellor over use of image by anti-Israel illustrator

A man holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 2, 2026.

Trump struggles to negotiate with Iran as Houthis threaten US


No room for Jewish grief at Oct. 7 protests in New York City - opinion

No amount of suffering gives anyone permission to abandon humanity because we are, all of us, made in the image of the divine.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (C) joins anti-war demonstrators during October 7th vigil organized by 'Israelis for Peace NYC' at Union Square in Manhattan, New York City, United States on October 7, 2026.

Zohran Mamdani and the limit New York’s Jews must set - opinion

Zohran Mamdani needs the image of Jewish acceptance in order to claim he is not hostile to Jews. The community can stop providing it.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends a vigil by a pro-peace Israeli group as pro-Palestinian protestors rally in New York City, US, October 7, 2026

'Fire Tisch': Mamdani faces pressure from socialist allies to oust NYPD chief after ICE shooting

Mamdani faces mounting criticism from his political left after an ICE shooting prompted calls to fire Jessica Tisch, days after pro-Palestinian activists disrupted an October 7 peace vigil.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attend an unveiling ceremony for a new 9/11 Memorial Wall at One Police Plaza on September 09, 2026 in New York City.

Between the straits: The world cannot afford to yield to Iran - opinion

The US and its allies have no alternative but to prove to Iran-backed terror groups that closing straits to influence the global economy and political and operational decisions will not succeed.

 An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.

Mamdani says he was ‘proud to attend’ October 7 vigil where protesters called him a ‘traitor’

Mamdani was “proud to attend last night’s vigil, as I did last year, to listen to testimonies from family members of those who were killed on Oct. 7, and those who’ve been killed in the years since."

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a food distribution center on July 27, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.

NYC protesters overrun Israeli peace vigil, six civilians in flydubai flight to receive award

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Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on Oct. 7, 2026, outside City Hall in New York.

Protesters overrun Israeli peace vigil marking October 7 attended by Mamdani

One protester yelled at Israelis for Peace organizers: “We don’t want peace with Israelis, bro! We sent your people to hell on October 7.”

Pro-Palestinian protesters overwhelm the area of New York City's Union Square where an Israeli peace group planned to hold an Oct. 7 vigil on Oct. 7, 2026.

Mamdani: Suffering did not begin, end on October 7, continued throughout Israel's 'Gaza genocide'

Mayor Zohran Mamdani mourned those killed and abducted on October 7 while accusing Israel of genocide, apartheid, and war crimes during the Israel-Hamas War and the Gaza ceasefire.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, pictured in New York City, US, October 3, 2026; illustrative.

Hundreds of ambassadors, diplomats attend UN event marking three years since October 7 massacre

Israel’s UN mission held a memorial event in New York on Tuesday, with Danny Danon saying October 7 “can never be erased, rewritten or forgotten.”

Canada's Foreign Minister, Anita Anand, addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 26, 2026.

Where New Yorkers will commemorate the anniversary of Oct. 7 and its aftermath

Here is a list of events around New York City to commemorate the October 7 attacks and their aftermath.

Israelis and supporters rally in support of the hostages outside the United Nations, Oct. 24, 2023.