Jacob Kornbluh is the Forward’s senior political reporter. Follow him on Twitter @jacobkornbluh or email [email protected].
Jacob KornbluhSenior Political Reporter
By Jacob Kornbluh
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Fast Forward Eric Adams: Orthodox voting blocs are falling for Yang’s ‘false promises’
Eric Adams, the front-runner in the race for mayor of New York City according to recent polls, had some harsh words Thursday for the Orthodox voting blocs supporting his rival Andrew Yang, who is in second place, not far behind Adams. In a meeting with the leadership of the Flatbush Jewish Community Coalition, a local…
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Fast Forward Manhattan DA candidate dismisses questions about contacts with Trump administration
Tali Farhadian Weinstein, one of the leading candidates for Manhattan district attorney, dismissed questions Wednesday about how her past contacts with the Trump administration might complicate the office’s inquiry into the former president if she’s elected. The New York Times reported on Wednesday that Farhadian Weinstein, a former federal prosecutor, was interviewed by former Trump…
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News Once the world’s tallest politician, Robert Cornegy wants to take Brooklyn to new heights
Not long ago, Robert Cornegy, a member of the New York City Council, was dubbed the tallest politician in the world. As borough president, he said, he can make the world look up to Brooklyn. Cornegy, 55, who played professional basketball in Israel and talks about his strong affinity for the Jewish state, is one…
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Fast Forward Biden, Mayorkas, pledge to fight antisemitism as they celebrate Jewish heritage
President Biden denounced the recent spate of antisemitism as “despicable, unconscionable,” and “un-American” on Friday and said he would “not allow our fellow Americans to be intimidated or attacked because of who they are or the faith they practice.” In a statement released by the White House, Biden recounted several recent incidents: “a brick thrown…
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Fast Forward Eric Adams earns backing of influential Orthodox voting bloc in Far Rockaway
Eric Adams, one of the leading candidates for mayor of New York City, is expected to receive the endorsement of an influential Orthodox voting bloc in Queens on Friday. The endorsement of the Far Rockaway Jewish Alliance, which represents a large part of the Orthodox community in Queens, comes as Adams is seeking to solidify…
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Fast Forward Doug Emhoff leads White House call with Jewish leaders on antisemitism
Douglas Emhoff, the Jewish husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, addressed Jewish American leaders Wednesday on recent violent antisemitic attacks, telling them that nobody should fear for their safety in America, several participants on the call told the Forward. “I am here on behalf of the administration to express to all of you that we…
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Fast Forward Andrew Yang racks up more Hasidic endorsements, locking up Orthodox voting bloc
A group of nine leading Hasidic sects in Brookyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood, including the two large Satmar factions, have decided to back Andrew Yang as their first choice for mayor, sources who were involved in Monday night’s decision told the Forward. The endorsement locks up the Orthodox voting block for Yang, one of the leading candidates…
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News EXCLUSIVE: Scott Stringer and Elyse Buxbaum talk about their marriage and the mayoral race
When a former campaign volunteer last month accused Scott Stringer of sexual harassment, his wife said she “didn’t even question” whether the allegations could be true. “I know him,” said Elyse Buxbaum, in an exclusive joint sit-down interview with the Forward. “I’ve known him for 15-plus years. It’s just not even who he is.” But…
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