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Michael Bloomberg Popular With Jews — But His Policies? Not So Much.
New York Jews like Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Eric Yoffie writes that doesn’t mean they want four more years of policies that many believe have…
At Upper West Side Voting Site, Democratic Candidates Provide Little Thrill
On Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Jewish Democrats voiced their dissatisfaction with their party’s candidates for mayor. Some are even considering a Republican ticket in November.
New York's Orthodox Voting Bloc Divided on Mayor Race
Brooklyn’s ultra-Orthodox communities are famed for their electoral clout. With the mayoral primary looming, their support is uncharacteristically split among the crowded field.
Huma Abedin Sticks by Anthony Weiner After New Sext Revelation
New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner, with his wife by his side, said he is staying in the race after confirming on Tuesday that some newly revealed sexually explicit online chats and photos, published this week by a gossip website, were sent by him.
Eying Orthodox Vote, New York Mayor Candidates Back Aid to Religious Schools
New York’s leading Democratic mayoral candidates are promising more aid to religious schools. Is it the right thing to do — or just an effort to pander to the Orthodox vote?
Christine Quinn Wins Orthodox Applause With Vow to Aid Religious Schools
New York City mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn courted Modern Orthodox leaders, highlighting her support for city aid to private religious schools.
N.Y. Mayoral Candidates Mostly Support Consent Forms for Circumcision Rite
New York mayoral candidates mostly support parental consent forms for a a controversial Jewish circumcision rite. But not all agree — and some want more outreach to the Orthodox.
Ms. Quinn Runs for Mayor
New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced she was running for mayor Sunday, making official what had been all but acknowledged for months.
Christine Quinn Tosses Hat in Race for New York Mayor With No Jewish Candidate
New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, considered a front-runner to be New York’s next mayor, officially launched her candidacy on Sunday for the job that would make her the city’s first female and first openly gay mayor.
Gays Debate 'Pinkwashing' as N.Y. Center Reverses Ban on Israel-Related Events
A prominent backer of the claim that Israel uses its record on gay rights to ‘pinkwash’ mistreatment of Palestinians has won the right to speak at a major New York LGBT center.