He was Zohran Mamdani’s Jewish wingman. What’s next for Brad Lander?
After being passed over for a top slot in Mamdani’s City Hall, the comptroller is potentially gearing up to challenge a Jewish congressman
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Fast Forward These Jews backed Brad Lander in the primary. Are they taking his advice and voting Mamdani?
Lander endorsed Zohran Mamdani but not all of his Jewish fans are following along
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Opinion I’m an economist. Zohran Mamdani’s stance on Israel investments is misguided
A potential divestment from Israeli companies would only harm New Yorkers
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Fast Forward ‘The wrong message’: Jewish groups slam Brad Lander for divesting from Israel
Lander, the New York City Comptroller, said he was hewing to longstanding policy when he divested from Israel bonds
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Fast Forward Exclusive: Why New York City ended investment in Israel Bonds
Mayor Eric Adams is using the decision as a cudgel in his race against Zohran Mamdani
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Opinion The Mamdani-Lander alliance has a lesson to teach Israel. It’s not what you think
Productive political partnership doesn't mean needing to agree on every last issue
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News Why claims of antisemitism didn’t stop Zohran Mamdani
Outreach to the Jewish community, message discipline and an alliance with Brad Lander helped Mamdani triumph in what was expected to be a closer race
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Fast Forward Brad Lander’s arrest by ICE marks a breakout moment for the Jewish NYC mayoral candidate
It’s been a busy few days for the Democrat, who is the city’s highest-ranking Jewish official
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