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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Politics Can Mamdani stop NYC’s Jewish comptroller from purchasing millions in Israel Bonds for the city?
Mark Levine has said he'll reinvest in the bonds, which the city held from 1974 through 2023
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News Julie Menin wants to be a bridge in the Mamdani era
The city’s first Jewish City Council speaker says action combating antisemitism requires urgency
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Politics Why is AIPAC targeting Trump’s ICE funding?
The group’s super PAC is criticizing former Rep. Tom Malinowski for backing funding for ICE, reflecting a strategic shift amid Democratic anger at Trump and Israel
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Politics NYC’s first Jewish City Council leader could govern as a check on Mamdani. Here’s her plan to fight antisemitism
Julie Menin supports the creation of protest-free buffer zones around houses of worship
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Politics In a Mamdani-era primary, J Street endorses pro-Israel incumbent — and, in a first, ‘approves’ his challenger
Incumbent Dan Goldman is facing off against Brad Lander in the 10th district
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Fast Forward Mamdani denounces Hamas chants, but his delay draws scrutiny
The New York City mayor’s delayed condemnation of pro-Hamas chants has Jewish New Yorkers — and some allies — wondering what guardrails are in place
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Fast Forward Jewish New Yorkers say concerns about Mamdani are real, new poll shows. Most other voters say they’re overblown.
The new survey finds deep divide over whether Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rhetoric signals risk or robust debate
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News Mayor Zohran Mamdani reassures Jewish New Yorkers at inauguration: ‘I will protect you’
'Where else could a Muslim kid like me grow up eating bagels and lox,' Mamdani said in his inaugural remarks
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