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NYC police says device thrown during protests outside Mamdani's house was an explosive

The device, a jar filled with nuts, bolts and screws and wrapped in black tape with a fuse, was thrown by a counterprotester on Saturday outside Gracie Mansion.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seen at a press conference after a car slammed into Chabad headquarters, last month. The election of Mamdani is the product of anti-Jewish hatred, not the cause, the writer says.
KOSHA DILLZ is led away by police  at a pro- Iran protest in Washington Square Park on March 5, in Manhattan.

Israeli American rapper disrupts Khamenei vigil in NY, says 'I'm not a hero or a victim'

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference on Universal Childcare at the Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling on March 03, 2026 in New York City.

NYC Mayor Mamdani’s wife liked pro-October 7 Instagram posts

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a church last month. Mamdani declared the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran as ‘catastrophic’ and ‘illegal,’ the writer notes.

Mamdani’s hypocrisy: Ignoring Iranian victims to target Israel - opinion


Josephine Baker: Dancer, spy, and champion against racism and antisemitism

From Paris stages to WWII spy missions, Josephine Baker fought racism and antisemitism while inspiring generations worldwide.

Havana Baker: Josephine in Cuba, 1950; photo by Rudolf Suroch.

NYC Mayor Mamdani condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as 'illegal war of aggression'

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani condemned the US Israel strikes on Iran as a “catastrophic escalation,” prompting backlash online as New York police boosted security amid regional tensions.

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a mayoral debate, in New York, US, October 16, 2025.

Trump and Mamdani meet for second time, discuss housing, detention of student

Mamdani has previously criticized Trump's hardline immigration crackdown, in particular his use of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, along with the president's policies towards Israel.

US President Donald Trump meets with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (L) in the Oval Office of the White House on November 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Freed Israeli hostages recite Shema prayer on New York City stage in front of thousands

This event was part of the Chabad-Lubavitch CTeen International Summit, an annual conference for Jewish teens from around the world. 

Freed Israeli hostages Matan Zangauker, Ilana Gritzewsky, and Segev Kalfon, recite the Shema prayer on stage in Times Square on February 21, 2026.

Anti-Jewish attacks surge across New York City after Oct. 7, and Mamdani is not to blame - opinion

Since the October 7 massacre, NYC has seen a dramatic rise in antisemitism, from street harassment to synagogue threats.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seen at a press conference after a car slammed into Chabad headquarters, last month. The election of Mamdani is the product of anti-Jewish hatred, not the cause, the writer says.

Mamdani orders city-wide lockdown as record-breaking blizzard hits New York, East Coast

Mamdani ordered the closure of city streets to non-essential vehicular traffic, including bicycles and scooters, from 9 p.m. Sunday to 12 p.m. Monday, as well as the closure of all school buildings.

A snow plow vehicle clears snow as it falls during a winter storm in New York City, US, February 22, 2026.

Pakistan, US launch partnership to redevelop Roosevelt Hotel in New York

The initiative includes collaboration with the US General Services Administration (GSA) regarding the operation, maintenance, renovation and redevelopment of the Roosevelt Hotel in New York.

PAKISTAN FINANCE Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and US GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst sign a Memorandum of Understanding between Pakistan and the US, February 19, 2026.

Grapevine, February 21, 2026: Stars and Stripes impact

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Malcolm Hoelein

WZO invites Mamdani to NYC Israel Day Parade, consul Akunis fires back

WZO chair Yaakov Hagoel also stated during the interview that he planned on reiterating the invitation in-person if he is able to meet with Mamdani in New York during an upcoming visit. 

 Participants at NYC's Israel Day Parade, May 18, 2025.

NYC health staffer says 'one Israeli left is too many' in resurfaced antisemitic post

Achmat Akkad, who goes under the name BlackIntifada on X, called for the eradication of Israelis on the social media platform.

An armed member of the US Secret Service looks on as Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take part in the "National March on NYC for Gaza", organized by Palestinian-led community organization Within Our Lifetime (WOL), September 23, 2025