Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani: 'Netanyahu launched a genocidal war in wake of October 7'

"Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government launched a genocidal war: A death toll that now far exceeds 67,000," Mamdani wrote.

NEW YORK CITY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media while campaigning earlier this month.
NYC democratic mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo (L) and Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)

Cuomo calls on Mamdani to condemn the phrase ‘Globalize the Intifada’ ahead of Oct. 7

New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani appears on ABC's "The View," Oct. 1, 2025.

Mamdani, appearing on ‘The View,’ earns applause for calling Gaza war a ‘genocide’

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

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


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.

Mamdani clashes with ADL on who represents Jewish New Yorkers

Jonathan Greenblatt criticized Zohran Mamdani for telling Jews who represents them, after Mamdani said there were better voices for Jewish New Yorkers than the ADL.

 NYC democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)

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.

Why New York Jews are voting for Mamdani - opinion

Zohran Mamdani is a self-described socialist who has built his political brand by opposing Israel, refusing to condemn terrorism, and advancing policies that threaten public order.

NEW YORK CITY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media while campaigning earlier this month.

Manhattan synagogue says it won’t host Mamdani on Yom Kippur

New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was spotted attending Rosh Hashanah services, but may not be welcomed for upcoming Yom Kippur services.

A mayoral candidate forum hosted by B’nai Jeshurun, Congregation Beth Elohim, Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, and New York Jewish Agenda on June 8. (Screenshot)

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wishes Jews a Shana Tova amid antisemitism controversy

Mamdani has been accused of antisemitism and anti-Zionism, and recently called for New York to divest from Israel bonds.

ZOHRAN MAMDANI attends a watch party on the night of his primary victory in June, becoming the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor on the November ballot. The risks of his win go far beyond New York City, the writers warn.

NY Democrats hesitate to back Mamdani over Israel stance, Biden snub

For some, Mamdani’s approach when Biden and Harris were running is evidence that Democrats should feel under no obligation to support him now.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media during a campaign stop with striking members of Teamsters Local 210 in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., September 15, 2025.

Jewish Texas man indicted for anti-Muslim threats against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

Jeremy Fistel is accused of making anti-Muslim and violent threats against New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani over a seven-week period.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media during a campaign stop with striking members of Teamsters Local 210 in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., September 15, 2025.

‘I voted for you because Jews are good with money’: Mark Levine on running for comptroller

In a wide-ranging conversation with JTA, Levine talked about how he’d work with the city’s next mayor, why the Jewish community needs to build more coalitions, and his deep love of pickles.

After winning the Democratic primary, Levine will in all likelihood assume the position of comptroller in January, making him the highest-ranking Jewish official in city government.

Trump says he would intervene if NYC mayor tried to have Netanyahu arrested

Trump vowed to step in if mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani directed NYPD to arrest Netanyahu, calling the idea “inappropriate.”

 US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during the opening of a temporary migrant detention center informally known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida, US, July 1, 2025.

Can Zohran Mamdani divest NYC from Israel? His likely comptroller, Mark Levine, dismisses concern

Mark Levine says a future Mayor Mamdani would have little power to pull city pensions from Israel bonds, stressing comptroller-led decisions and legal hurdles.

New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, now a NYC mayoral candidate, speaks during a news conference outside the White House to announce a hunger strike to demand that President Joe Biden "call for a permanent ceasefire and no military aid to Israel, on Nov. 27, 2023.