New York Elections
Jewish supporters rally around Scott Stringer as he fights back allegations
Stringer campaigns with key endorsers in his home district as he fights back sexual harassment claims.
Andrew Yang shores up support in NYC’s Orthodox community
Yang told the Forward that he’s eager to make good on the promises he’s made to the Orthodox community when courting their vote.
This progressive Queens candidate roots his support for Jews, Israel in a lifelong friendship
Van Bramer, a candidate for Queens borough president, said in an interview that supporting Israel is ‘consistent’ with his progressive values.
NYC mayoral candidates recommit to fighting antisemitism amid ‘troubling’ new data
The Democratic contenders speak out as ADL audit shows New York State leading the nation in documented antisemitic incidents.
United Orthodox voting bloc in Borough Park endorses Andrew Yang for mayor
A coalition of Hasidic sects suggest Yang earned the endorsement for his bold stances in defense of the Orthodox community in New York
Scott Stringer brings his mayoral campaign to Borough Park
Stringer, a progressive and one of the leading mayoral contenders, met with Orthodox leaders and toured local businesses ahead of the primary.
Ruth Messinger endorses Scott Stringer for NYC mayor
The former Democratic mayoral nominee described Stringer as a leader who is tested and up to the task.
Jewish progressive group endorses Palestinian-American attorney in Manhattan DA race
Tahanie Aboushi, one of eight running for Manhattan district attorney, called the endorsement ‘a testament to the broad coalition’ she has built.
Interview: Andrew Yang’s friends shaped his understanding of Jewish New Yorkers
In an interview with the Forward, the mayoral frontrunner talks about his special kinship with the Jewish community.
NYC mayoral candidate Dianne Morales calls Israel ‘apartheid state’
Morales called a 2015 sponsored trip to Israel ‘propaganda’ in a conversation with Jewish students last year.