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Israeli comedian cancels New York City show after pro-Palestine protest blocks club entrance
Hochman, who had previously served as an IDF soldier in Gaza, appeared outside the venue despite the show's cancellation, meeting his fans with hugs and jokes.
Mamdani tells 'The View' he would push rent freeze, vows to fight antisemitism
This was not protest, it was a threat to New York’s Jewish community - opinion
Mamdani sought input from NY Jews before condemning pro-Hamas protest, NYT reports
Jewish NYC fire chief resigns after Mamdani’s win, cites ideological divide
"I think he deserves the respect of appointing his own commissioner, someone who may be more aligned with him ideologically than I am," former NYC fire commissioner Robert Tucker said.
Mamdani’s New York victory exposes fault lines in Jewish Democratic politics
Mamdani’s election revealed a split among Jewish voters, with younger progressives backing his pro-Palestinian stance and older generations sticking with pro-Israel candidates.
The not-so-hidden higher cost of living in NYC will be courtesy of Mamdani's win - opinion
Mamdani’s win is not just a threatening political story but a financial one for the Jewish community in New York.
Hoping for the best: What Mamdani’s anti-Zionist stance means for Jewish life in New York - opinion
Mamdani’s victory poses severe challenges to the Jews of New York and throughout the United States. I met Mr. Mamdani at the end of August, along with several other New York City rabbis.
Jonathan Schulman’s Jewish Majority mobilizes against rising anti-Zionism amid Mamdani election win
Jewish Majority challenges the rise of anti-Zionism, rallying Jewish voices to combat the shift in US politics.
Hochul announces increased security grant after Jewish school, cemetery vandalized
“To all of those in this community who are feeling anxious, especially the parents of the school, the children: Know that we stand here to protect you,” Hochul said.
Mamdani's progressive vision for New York shaped by childhood in Uganda, mentors say
The son of a Ugandan academic of Indian origins and an Indian-American filmmaker, Mamdani was born and spent several years as a child in Uganda's capital Kampala.
The New York battle of Hattin: Does Mamdani’s election portend the fall of the West? - opinion
Mamdani’s victory is comparable to Salah ad-Din’s Battle of Hattin. In 1187, the Muslim commander defeated the Crusader army, marking a turning point on the road to the Muslim conquest of Israel.
As Mamdani’s victory reverberates beyond NYC, Jews must choose solidarity over shock - opinion
Elected on anti-Zionist rhetoric, Mamdani causes fear. The Jewish community must reject panic and pursue a strategy: fortify institutions, organize for safety, and advocate without illusions.
Mamdani must be a mayor who protects New York's Jews, unites minorities in city - editorial
For Mamdani personally, embracing Jewish safety should be politically astute. Can Mamdani acknowledge a Jewish state? If not, we’re afraid he might be an antisemite.