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Eric Adams: “My love for Israel is not a momentary matter.”

New York City Mayor Eric Adams took part in a festive dinner at the King David Hotel where he spoke about his special connection to the State of Israel

MK Ron Katz, Dr. Ron Tomer, New York City Mayor Eric Adams; MK Nir Barkat, Moti Gamis, DG of the Ministry of Economy and Industry, Avi Balashnikov Chairman of the Ronald Lauder Center for Employment
New York City 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.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams sits down with Prime Minister Netanyahu in Tel Aviv

New York City 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.

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

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

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


“If I were a Jewish New Yorker, I would be concerned about my children.”

New York Mayor Adams spoke in Israel at a CAM event honoring the outgoing NYC Mayor

CAM CEO Sacha Roytman Dratwa and CEO of the Ximus Forum Reut Ronen Natanel presenting outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams with a menorah at an event in Tel Aviv

'Keep moving forward': NY Mayor Eric Adams meets with released hostages in Israel

“The issue has never been just about Gaza - it has always been, and continues to be, the attempt to destroy Israel and the Jewish people,” the mayor said.

New York Mayor Eric Adams meets with released hostages in Ramat Gan.

Mamdani winning in NY means antisemitism can win elections, would impact Jews globally - editorial

Whichever candidate prevails, the implications will be felt far beyond New York. If Mamdani's on top, that would be a bad day for Jews worldwide. If not, we must reflect on why he almost did.

Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, shakes the hand of a cab driver while campaigning in Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood during early voting, in New York City, U.S., October 27, 2025

NYC’s Eric Adams condemns anti-Israel art exhibit: ‘Activism is not an excuse for antisemitism’

The exhibit, which was displayed on Sunday, was “unsanctioned by Governor’s Island” and was taken down a few hours after it was installed, Adams said.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivers an address in City Hall on Oct. 30, 2025.

Mamdani says aunt 'did not feel safe in hijab' after 9/11, slams 'Islamophobic' responses

"According to Zohran, the real victim of 9/11 was his auntie who got some (allegedly) bad looks," VP JD Vance responded to Mamdani's remarks in a post to X/Twitter. 

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani prepares in the green room before participating in a mayoral debate, in New York, US October 16, 2025.

Mamdani celebrates hope in Middle East after US tax dollars 'funded a genocide' in Gaza

Days after accusing Israel of genocide, Zohran Mamdani made no public comment regarding the release of the last living hostages from Hamas captivity.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in New York City, U.S., September 3, 2025.

Andrew Cuomo nabs endorsements from Jewish groups after Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race

A wave of Jewish endorsements backs Cuomo for NYC mayor, with groups calling him the best candidate to fight rising antisemitism after Adams suspends his campaign.

Andrew Cuomo speaks outside the West Side Institutional Synagogue, April 1, 2025, New York City.

Pro-Israel Adams drops out of mayoral race, but does it change anything for NYC Jews?

Polls show that even if Cuomo and Mamdani go head-to-head, Mamdani is expected to win with 52% of the vote.

 FILE PHOTO: New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at 1 Police Plaza in New York City, US, April 3, 2024.

New York Mayor Adams drops re-election bid, leaving Cuomo and Mamdani as frontrunners

The NYC mayoral election will likely go between Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams addresses reporters at a Feb. 2025 press conference.

Ahead of election, Brooklyn synagogue demands voter registration to attend High Holiday services

By tying holiday seating to voter registration, Shaare Zion is in effect launching one of the more sweeping Jewish voter-registration campaigns ever attempted by any religious institution in New York

Congregation Shaare Zion in Gravesend, Brooklyn, is requiring proof of voter registration for High Holiday attendance ahead of New York City’s 2025 mayoral election.

New York Mayor Adams vows to stay in race and seek re-election

Adams said press reports of him being in Washington for meetings about his future were wrong, but he did not directly address whether he had been in talks with Trump's team.

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams addresses reporters at a Feb. 2025 press conference.