Zohran Mamdani

Newest member of Mamdani's inaugural committee praised people tearing Israeli hostage posters

In a now-deleted X/Twitter post, Lopez responded to a video of two women caught tearing down hostage posters, writing “All I see are heroes.”

 NYC democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in Central Park in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City, US, November 24, 2025.

Ms. Rachel, Cynthia Nixon among Pro-Palestinian activists in Zohran Mamdani's inaugural committee

People gather at the floral tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting targeting a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Bondi Beach, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Bondi attack: A predictable antisemitic murder - opinion

Catherine Almonte Da Costa, Director of Appointments, speaks during a press conference with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (L) and Jahmila Edwards (C), Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, on December 17, 2025.

Mamdani appointee resigns over past antisemitic online posts about ‘money hungry Jews’


NYC mayor elect Zohran Mamdani visits Chabad Ohel after Sydney Hanukkah attack

Zohran Mamdani paid a visit to the Chabad Ohel following the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack, as Jewish leaders across New York expand public menorah events.

Some Chabad chapters shared the photo of Mamdani at the Lubavitcher Rebbe's gravesite, known as the Ohel.

Mamdani reportedly taps anti-Israel lawyer who defended 9/11 for Chief Counsel

Syrian-born Ramzi Kassem has served as the lawyer for multiple problematic individuals, including a close ally of Osama Bin Laden, Ahmed al-Darbi, convicted of bombing a French oil tanker.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in Central Park in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City, US, November 24, 2025.

‘I’d rather be envied than erased’: NY Rabbi says Israel gives Jews power - interview

Rabbi Marc Schneier sat down with The Media Line to discuss antisemitism, Israel’s changing place in the world, and the political shifts reshaping Jewish life in New York and beyond.

RABBI MARC SCHNEIER attends the 2016 Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces Gala at The Waldorf Astoria on March 15, 2016 in New York City.

New York leaders light menorah after Bondi Bay attack, call for Jewish solidarity and pride

Over a dozen New York police officers and members of Chevra Hatzalah could be seen on the outskirts of the crowd at Carl Schurz Park as Hanukkah songs blared over the speaker.

NEW YORK CITY Jewish leaders speak at a menorah lighting event at Carl Schurz Park in Manhattan on Dec.14, 2025.

Rabbis who criticized Mamdani say they were ‘heartened’ after meeting with him on Thursday

Ammiel Hirsch, senior rabbi of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue and one of Mamdani’s loudest critics from the pulpit, was relatively complimentary of the mayor-elect in an interview.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in Central Park in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City, US, November 24, 2025.

Stop using American Jews as political currency - opinion

We are citizens like everyone else. If you want our vote, rather than promising to protect us from the monsters in the closet, show us, with your policies and your conduct.

NEW YORK CITY Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani speaks at the foot of a monument to US founding father Thomas Jefferson.

Brad Lander launches run for Congress against pro-Israel Jewish incumbent Dan Goldman

Lander targets Goldman over AIPAC ties in Congressional race, with support from Sanders and Mamdani.

Lander, who is Jewish, is running to represent the 10th Congressional District, which includes Lower Manhattan and parts of western and central Brooklyn.

NYC rabbi who spurred anti-Mamdani push turns criticism toward Jews and Israel at Zionist gathering

Speaking to a convention of zionists, Elliot Cosgrove turned his critique toward US Jews, saying that supporters of Israel “shouldn’t be surprised” by Mamdani’s roughly 33% tally among Jewish voters.

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of the Park Avenue Synagogue addresses attendees of the Biennial National Assembly of the American Zionist Movement in New York City on Dec. 8, 2025.

Gideon Sa'ar 'laughs off' Mamadani's threat to arrest Netanyahu in 'New York Post' interview

 Sa'ar also slammed Hamas's refusal to disarm and lay down its weapons in accordance with the US-backed Gaza peace deal.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar speaking in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025.

Mamdani's views on Israel legitimize violence against Jews, Herzog says in NYC

“Returning to Zion and connecting to Israel are cornerstones of Jewish faith for thousands of years. Delegitimizing that right encourages violence and threatens religious freedom," said Herzog.

President Isaac Herzog seen at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, December 6, 2025

NYC’s Jewish community shows rare unity, finally rallying together - opinion

After a threatening protest at Park East Synagogue, NYC’s Jewish community turned out in large numbers, showing unity and resolve rarely seen in years.

Onstage at the rally for Park East Synagogue, four major Jewish organizations came together in a powerful show of solidarity, the writer says.