Mayor
Likud candidate Avi Slama wins Netanya's special mayoral race
The newly elected mayor secured a first-round victory, defeating three other candidates and officially concluding the election campaign.
Netanya prepares for elections after mayor passes away
Jacob Frey, Minneapolis’ Jewish mayor, returns to the spotlight after ICE shooting in his city
Rabbi Uri Lupolianski, first haredi mayor of Jerusalem and Yad Sarah founder, dies at 74
Tensions rise as NYC mayoral race sees Jewish community split over Mamdani
Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis warns that Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral campaign has sparked concerns within the Jewish community, with some considering aliyah or relocating to Florida.
If Mamdani is elected, the Big Apple will rot - opinion
New Yorkers, do not be fooled by Zohran’s youth or charm. You have one shot to shape the next decade. Will you accept Mamdani’s dangerous platform or stabilize everyone’s city?
Mamdani takes jab at Cuomo in social media post after Trump's expression of support
Trump had said in a recent CBS interview that he would pick a bad democrat over a communist any day, prompting Mamdani to 'congratulate' his opponent for the endorsement.
NYC mayoral election day looms in vote of consequence for city’s Jews
The city's Jewish community has been divided in its support of Mamdani, with some rabbis arguing that those in favor of the Muslim candidate are voting for him despite his anti-Israel history.
Satmar Ahronim rift: Leaders endorse Cuomo after another backs Mamdani
Following the endorsements, both Cuomo and Mamdani responded, thanking the community's leaders and promising to make New York better for all.
Mamdani releases Arabic-language campaign ad ahead of Tuesday election
In the video, New York mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani makes a joke about knaffeh, claims his Arabic needs work, and smiles next to women in hijabs.
Mamdani’s mayoral bid signals a new era in American politics - opinion
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old newcomer with no major political experience, is set to become New York's mayor, igniting a political shift with his populist agenda and pro-Palestinian stance.
Obama calls Mamdani, praises campaign ahead of November 4 NYC mayoral election
Former US president Barack Obama phoned New York mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, offering support and guidance ahead of the November 4 election.
A second rabbinic letter, arguing against Jewish rejections of Mamdani, enters the NYC mayor’s race
“Even though there are areas where we may disagree, we affirm that only genuine solidarity and relationship-building can create lasting security," the letter says.
Zohran Mamdani is not antisemitic, Satmar's Brooklyn leadership says
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is a liberal muslim, and not antisemitic, Satmar's Williamsburg, Brooklyn, community leadership wrote in newsletter Der Blatt.
