Mamdani, New York and Election Day
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The Pennsylvania governor, who is Jewish, previously criticized the New York mayor-elect for not condemning “blatantly antisemitic” rhetoric.
New York City Jewish organizations grappling with anti-Israel Mamdani’s mayoral victory Tuesday night have vowed to hold the mayor-elect "fully accountable."
A national Jewish rights watchdog group has launched a "Mamdani Monitor" to keep a check on Mayoral-elect Zohran Mamdani’s incoming administration for antisemitism. The New York-based Anti-Defamation League said the group will scrutinize Mamdani appointees and review the funding of organizations tied to the Israel-critical administration to gauge hostility to Jewish people.
Zohran Mamdani will be New York City’s first Muslim mayor, a milestone celebrated by Muslim and Arab organizations nationwide.
Robert Tucker, a Jewish philanthropist and businessman, will step down from the role he has held for just over 12 months.
The Anti-Defamation League launched an initiative to track policies and personnel appointments of the incoming administration.
The Big Apple has fallen,” a right-wing lawmaker said, reflecting broader worries in the Mideast country. Palestinians hailed the election as a sea change in the United States.
Debra Messing, who has publicly supported Cuomo, has been criticized for sharing Islamophobic posts about New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
Mamdani’s win in New York has drawn messages of solidarity from left-leaning politicians abroad, where many see him as a sign of hope for progressive politics.