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

One of the posts described the attack as a form of resistance to “apartheid,” while another showed people on a captured IDF vehicle with messaging about opposing "occupation" and "oppression."

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.
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

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

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

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

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


'Death to IDF': Anti-Israel activists protest outside event at New York synagogue

The protesters chanted “Resistance is glorious,” “Intifada revolution,” and “Resistance, you make us proud; take another settler out,” footage posted to social media revealed.

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025. REUTERS

Trump to meet NYC mayor-elect Mamdani at White House on Friday

Mamdani told reporters earlier this week that his team had reached out to the White House to arrange a meeting. According to Trump, "We have agreed that this meeting will take place [...] on Friday."

Illustrative, NYC mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani and US President, Donald Trump.

Imam-led walkout over Jewish participant at CUNY interfaith event draws wide condemnation

“I came here to this event not knowing that I would be sitting next to a Zionist, and this is something I’m not going to accept. My people are being killed right now in Gaza,” said the imam-led.

Students and others at City College of New York participate in a pro-Palestinian encampment on their West Harlem campus on April 26, 2024.

In a city torn by poster wars and politics, repair for NYC Jews requires fighting for it - opinion

We must turn aside from the temptation to flatten complexity, hide behind false certainties, and hurl our “truths” at one another like Molotov cocktails.

Nina Mogilnik read the perspectives of people who tore down Israeli hostage posters in New York City in the documentary "Torn."

New York police commissioner credited with crime drop to stay on under Mamdani

Mayor-elect Mamdani announced that Commissioner Jessica Tisch would be staying on Wednesday. Earlier this year, Mamdani apologized to the city's police for previous criticism.

Jessica Tisch addresses the audience as the newest New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner after being sworn in by New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a ceremony at NYPD headquarters in New York City, US, November 25, 2024.

Eric Adams’ visit to Israel highlights the fading bond between New York and Israel - analysis

Adams came not only to reaffirm the deep ties between New York and the Jewish state, but also to warn – sometimes bluntly – about what he believes lies ahead for the city’s Jews.

New York City former Mayor Eric Adams looks on an event to mark the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, in Central Park, New York City, US, October 7, 2024.

Anti-Israel groups rally against UNSC resolution authorizing US control over Gaza

"We will take to the streets tomorrow to make it clear that the people of conscience reject any US-Israeli occupation plan of Gaza," the PYM stated.

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams meets PM Netanyahu at Kirya in Tel Aviv during Israel visit

Netanyahu's office "thanked Mayor Adams for his great support of Israel and for being a true friend of the Jewish people" in a statement about the meeting.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump indicates plans to meet with Mamdani at White House

Trump insinuated plans to meet NYC Mayor Mamdani at the White House, despite previous critical comments and election-related remarks.

(L-R:) US President Donald Trump; Zohran Mamdani

How can NYC Jews feel safe in a city which voted against them? - opinion

Mamdani’s victory leaves Jewish New Yorkers questioning their place in the city, feeling that their existence, values, and connection to Israel are no longer safe from the political landscape

NEW YORK CITY mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, the day after Election Day earlier this month: ‘As I walked to school the morning after Mamdani was elected as the next mayor, something in the air felt different,’ the writer recalls.