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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.
A MAN plays with a soccer ball in a field at Central Park on spring equinox, in the Manhattan borough of New York City, last week.

New York State Assemblywoman makes statement supporting BDS

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio speaks to the media during a press conference in temporary hospital located at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in the Queens borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 10, 2020

Bill de Blasio seeks forgiveness in bid for Orthodox votes in Borough Park

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio attends a news conference with Satmar Jewish community leaders in the aftermath of the deadly hate attack on a kosher market in Jersey City, N.J., Dec. 12, 2019.

Former NYC mayor de Blasio hints at a return to politics to represent Orthodox Jews


New York's Central Park to be fitted with field hospital for coronavirus patients

"It feels very apocalyptic," said Quentin Hill, a 27-year-old New Yorker. "It almost feels like we're in wartime."

Samaritan’s Purse staffs set up an emergency field hospital in East Meadow in Central park during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York City, U.S., March 29, 2020

NYC mayor Bill de Blasio endorses Bernie Sanders

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4 ways New York is trying to fight rising antisemitism

From beefing up security to bolstering community outreach, here are four ways government and community leaders are trying to break the wave of antisemitism that has crested over New York City.

A person carrying a Black Lives Matter sign participates in a protest called March for Racial Justice while walking over the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, U.S. October 1, 2017

New York City bracing for Iranian retaliation after Soleimani killed

"We have to assume this action puts us in a de facto state of war," the mayor said.

NEW YORK, NY - A NYPD officer stands guard during the annual Celebrate Israel Parade on June 3, 2018 in New York City.

Modi’in mayor urges Bill de Blasio to join coalition against antisemitism

On December 31, Haim Bibas sent a letter to Bill de Blasio, urging him to join the Global Coalition of Mayors against Hatred and Discrimination.

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NYC to launch initiatives to combat antisemitism, says de Blasio

“I don’t want people to forget that we’ve confronted hatred in this city before, we’ve confronted division,” de Blasio said. ”We have done it before, and we will do it again.”

MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO. A long and rich history with the Orthodox Jewish community.

De Blasio: Anyone who terrorizes Jewish community will face justice

NY mayor orders increased police presence after spate of antisemitic attacks

Police are pictured in front of what according to local media is the apartment of Sayfullo Saipov, the suspect in the New York City truck attack in Paterson, New Jersey, U.S., November 1, 2017

Bill De Blasio drops out of 2020 race: NYC has 'always been a beacon'

With New York City's mayor out of the race, 19 candidates remain.

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The Bill de Blasio I know

De Blasio clearly identifies himself as a progressive politician. Yet, he also is a staunch supporter of the State of Israel and consistently calls out antisemitism when he sees it.

MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO. A long and rich history with the Orthodox Jewish community.

Bill de Blasio is campaigning in Yiddish to save presidential bid

Leaders in the Satmar movement who are close to de Blasio have sent out an appeal online and over the messaging app WhatsApp urging Hasidim to donate at least $1 to his campaign.

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