Divided Jewish leaders react with warnings and hope as New York elects Zohran Mamdani as mayor

Within hours of Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York’s first Muslim mayor, there were swift and harsh reactions from his Jewish critics.

Zohran Mamdani reached out to Josh Shapiro. They had a ‘healthy dialogue’ about Israel, the Pa. governor said.

The Pennsylvania governor, who is Jewish, previously criticized the New York mayor-elect for not condemning “blatantly antisemitic” rhetoric.

Zohran Mamdani’s win hailed by a global left seeking resurgence

His international roots and pluralist campaign have drawn global attention. An Israeli government minister condemned his win and urged Jews to move to Israel.

Mamdani announces transition leaders, vows to deliver on ambitious agenda

Zohran Mamdani has announced a team including former city and federal officials — all women — to steer his transition to New York City Hall.

Wall Street Girds for Life Under Mamdani, Worries About New York City's Competitiveness

Wall Street braced for change with the election of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City on Tuesday, an outcome set to reverberate in the heart of global capitalism as financiers worry about the city's competitiveness and business appeal.
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