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Opinion Mamdani’s victory is an opportunity for Jews to relearn the art of disagreement
New Yorkers voted for affordability, not criticism of Israel. But American Jews can still learn from this election.
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Fast Forward Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC is a big boost for the boycott Israel movement
The Democratic nominee for NYC mayor just earned the most support of any candidate who backs BDS.
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Fast Forward Zohran Mamdani could become NYC’s first Muslim mayor after Cuomo concedes Democratic primary
Ranked-choice voting results will become final next week after all votes are counted
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Fast Forward Did ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ inspire a New York voting law?
The so-called ‘Larry David Law’ will allow people to hand out water to thirsty voters
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Opinion Zohran Mamdani is right about what ‘intifada’ means — well, kind of
On a technical level, the mayoral candidate's controversial interpretation of the word is correct. But that's only half the story
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Fast Forward NYC Mayor Eric Adams puffs cigars with antisemitic streamer Sneako, sparking outcry
“It matters whose voices we platform, and having Sneako broadcast from the people’s house in the most Jewish city in America is unacceptable,” said Phylisa Wisdom, the executive director of the New York Jewish Agenda
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Opinion I thought the Dyke March should be open to Zionists. So my fellow New York organizers kicked me out
I believe anti-Zionists and Zionists should be welcome at the Dyke March. I was deemed 'unsafe'
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Fast Forward Why Jewish voters in New York should care about the comptroller race
Mark Levine highlights heritage and allyship, while Justin Brannan leans on aid track record as both vie to become NYC’s chief financial watchdog
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