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Mamdani's bot army needs a full investigation, not social media outrage - editorial

The accounts showed suspiciously unusual activity, with some recording more than 500 posts a day and another logging 955 reshares in a single day, all traced to City Hall infrastructure.

New York City Mayor Zohrarn Mamdani speaks during the ceremonial inauguration at City Hall on January 1,2026 in New York City.
AN AI-generated political cartoon depicting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at court with anti-Israel protesters in the background alongside the US Founding Fathers.

New York must heed the warning signs before we ask, 'How did this happen?' - opinion

 Ofir Akunis, Minister of Science arrives to a government conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on September 27, 2023.

Israel's NYC consul, citing 'blood libels,' orders staff to cancel New York Times subscriptions

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

El-Sayed won the Democrats a victory, but may lose the war - analysis


Mamdani touts 'Babies not Bombs' messaging as progressive primary wins signal a power balance shift

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the morning after the primaries, Mamdani touted the triumphs as a shift in the balance of power between “working people” and “special interests.”

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigns with Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District during primary elections in New York City, US, June 23, 2026.

Jewish anti-Zionist David Orkin defeats incumbent in NY Assembly primary

Orkin, an immigrant workers’ rights attorney and union organizer, received 58.8% of the vote.

David Orkin (second from left) celebrates at a primary-night watch party at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.

Trump brands NYC’s victorious Israel critics as ‘communists’

Mamdani-backed Israel critics swept the primaries, marking a seismic backlash against pro-Israel incumbent Democrats and solidifying the left-wing mayor’s status as a power broker in New York.

Democratic Congressional candidate Brad Lander takes the stage with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Brooklyn after winning the 10th District Democratic primary on June 23, 2026.

Takeaways from the NY primaries: Shifting Jewish power centers, Mamdani the Kingmaker and more

Mamdani, at his rally last week backing his preferred candidates, triggered backlash from Jewish corners for comparing pro-Israel lobbyists AIPAC to “monsters.”

Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District, speaks to the media while standing next to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a watch party after winning the primary elections in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 23, 2026.

Macy’s magnate Nathan Straus used his fortune to combat disease in New York and Mandatory Palestine

Unlike Rockefeller or Carnegie, Nathan Straus began to give his money away early on and was devoted to several significant philanthropic initiatives as he continued to build his major businesses.

Nathan Straus

Rabbi, Jewish lawyer in race for NYC Democratic primary face referendum on Mamdani, buffer zones

Stephanie Ruskay would be the first female rabbi elected to state office in US history. Her opponent is Mamdani-endorsed Eli Northrup, public defender and grandson of a Jewish civil rights lawyer.

PUBLIC DEFENDER Eli Northrup (left) and Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay face off on Tuesday.

Former NYC comptroller Lander challenges the incumbent Goldman in Democratic primary

Lander, 56, has perched his campaign on a refusal to take money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the pro-Israel lobbying group.

DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL candidate Brad Lander takes the stage during an election eve rally at Silo on June 22, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.

New York’s Jewish leadership turns out in force for United Hatzalah

More than 1,300 community leaders, philanthropists and supporters gathered in Lower Manhattan for their annual New York Gala

Group of United Hatzalah Young Leadership photographed at the New York gala with a United Hatzalah ambucycle

What to watch in Tuesday’s NY elections: Israel, AIPAC and genocide front and center

In New York City, several congressional seats are up for grabs, including the most Jewish district in the country, NY-12.

Empty voting booths in New York City.

Mamdani’s Jewish allies criticize use of ‘monsters’ to describe AIPAC

Mamdani insisted he was referring to “not solely AIPAC,” but he singled out AIPAC again in his Monday remarks to reporters, saying the lobbying group was backing “a status quo for immorality."

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City.