Mamdani, Cuomo, Sliwa: Who will be New York City's next mayor?
New York Jews voting for 'Jew-hater' Zohran Mamdani are stupid, Trump says in fiery attack • Tensions rise as NYC mayoral race sees Jewish community split over Mamdani
ZOHRAN MAMDANI, Democratic candidate (R), during a mayoral debate with Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa (C) and Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, in New York City, Oct. 16, 2025.(photo credit: Angelina Katsanis/Pool via REUTERS)
Linda Sarsour: Mamdani's biggest financial backer is Council on American–Islamic Relations
Sarsour asserted during a panel that the Unity and Justice Fund was controlled by Council on American–Islamic Relations and was a significant donor to Mamdani's campaign.
ByMICHAEL STARRActivist Linda Sarsour speaks as protesters gather at Foley Square calling for the release of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., April 14, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/JEENAH MOON)Go to the full article > >
Mamdani’s ‘Not On Our Dime’ bill targets donations to Israeli settlements
The bill was originally introduced in the New York State Assembly and was swiftly shut down, but it may indicate future attempts at passing anti-Israel legislation should Mamdani be elected mayor.
BySHIRA LI BARTOV/JTANew York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani departs after speaking during a "March on Wall Street" to call for economic justice on August 28, 2025, in New York City.(photo credit: ANGELA WEISS/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)Go to the full article > >
Trump backs Cuomo, threatens to cut funds for New York City if Mamdani wins
Trump stated it is "highly unlikely" that he will provide federal funding to New York City beyond the "very minimum as required" if the Democratic candidate wins the upcoming mayoral election.
ByREUTERSUS President Donald Trump looks on as he speaks to members of the media on board Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, US, November 2, 2025(photo credit: Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters)Go to the full article > >
Two of NYC’s five public pension funds are vulnerable to a mayor-backed Israel divestment push
Mamdani has stated his intention not to invest city funds in Israel bonds, in keeping with the current comptroller’s decision not to reinvest when $39 million in bonds matured in 2023.
ByJOSEPH STRAUSS/JTAWhile the movement to boycott Israel has called for divestment since 2005, advocacy has ramped up in many places in the last two years during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. (photo credit: (STEPHANIE KEITH/GETTY IMAGES))Go to the full article > >
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.
New York election: What if the United States falls to the 'Zohran Mamdanis' of the world? - opinion
Israel must adapt its security doctrine to the reality unfolding before us. This is not a matter of Left or Right politics; it is plain realism.
ByDR. RUTH KABBESA-ABRAMZONDemocratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, speaks during a campaign rally on the eve of election day, in the Queens borough of New York City, US, November 3, 2025(photo credit: SHANNON STAPLETON/ REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
NYC mayoral race heats up as Mamdani pulls ahead of Cuomo, Sliwa
Polls set to close 4 a.m. Israeli time • Mamdani: Our time has come, New York • New Yorkers have to vote "like our city depends on it," rival Andrew Cuomo says
ByMICHAEL STARRDemocratic candidate Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani participates in a second New York City mayoral debate with independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, October 22, 2025(photo credit: Hiroko Masuike/Pool via REUTERS)Go to the full article > >
US elections: New Jersey, Virginia, NYC mayoral race test voter sentiment on Trump’s presidency
With high stakes in New Jersey, Virginia, and NYC, Tuesday's races could signal the direction of US politics in the Trump era.
ByREUTERSIllustrative, NYC mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani and US President, Donald Trump.(photo credit: Angelina Katsanis/Pool via REUTERS, KEVIN DIETSCH/GETTY IMAGES, Kylie Cooper/Reuters)Go to the full article > >
New York Jews voting for 'Jew-hater' Zohran Mamdani are stupid, Trump says in fiery attack
"Any Jewish person that votes for Zohran Mamdani, a proven and self professed JEW HATER, is a stupid person!!!," the US president wrote on Truth Social.
ByMICHAEL STARR(L-R:) US President Donald Trump; Zohran Mamdani(photo credit: REUTERS/ELIZABETH FRANTZ, Reuters/Kylie Cooper)Go to the full article > >WHAT WE'RE COVERING
• The Race: New York City mayoral election between three main candidates: Zohran Mamdani (Democrat), Andrew Cuomo (Democrat), and Curtis Sliwa (Republican)
• Poll Closing: Polls set to close at 4 a.m. Israeli time (9 p.m. ET on November 4, 2025)
• Key Issue: Jewish community concerns about candidate Zohran Mamdani's positions on Israel, with the race sparking significant controversy
• Federal Stakes: President Trump has threatened to cut federal funding to NYC beyond minimum required levels if Mamdani wins
• Financial Policy: Mamdani has pledged not to invest city pension funds in Israel bonds and supports his "Not On Our Dime" bill targeting donations to Israeli settlements
• Community Impact: Israeli Consul General reports some Jewish New Yorkers are considering aliyah (moving to Israel) or relocating to Florida due to concerns about Mamdani's candidacy
• National Significance: This election, along with races in New Jersey and Virginia, is seen as a test of voter sentiment during Trump's presidency
• Latest Polling: Mamdani is reportedly pulling ahead of Cuomo and Sliwa as polls close
