Zohran Mamdani has represented Astoria’s Jews for 4 years. What do they think of him?
National leaders have dominated the public conversation about Mamdani, while his constituents have more quietly formed nuanced views
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Fast Forward Zohran Mamdani belongs to the Democratic Socialists of America, a leading critic of Israel. Here’s what to know
The presumptive Democratic mayoral candidate in New York is now the face of a progressive group that accuses Israel of genocide and backs BDS
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Fast Forward Mamdani dodges calls to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ slogan amid Jewish concerns
Democrats say more clarity is needed from the presumptive Democratic nominee for New York City mayor on combating antisemitism
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Fast Forward Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand calls on Zohran Mamdani to denounce ‘globalize the intifada’ following primary win
'As a leader of a city as diverse as New York City, with 8 million people, as the largest Jewish population in the country, he should denounce it,' said Gillibrand
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Opinion After Zohran Mamdani’s upset, there’s a way forward for pro-Israel progressives
In the fight for economic fairness for all, Jews shouldn’t have to give up on defending their particular interests, writes a long-time contributor to Dissent magazine
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Fast Forward Exclusive: Mamdani pledged to arrest Netanyahu. A poll shows how New Yorkers really feel about that
Just a third of voters support the Democratic nominee’s vow to comply with an ICC warrant if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the city
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Fast Forward Schumer and Nadler race to endorse Mamdani, in sharp contrast to Jewish establishment worries
'There is a lot of concern right now,' UJA-Federation of New York said in a statement
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Culture How Islamophobic attacks on Zohran Mamdani target Jewish voters
Fearmongering directed largely at New York City's Jewish community plays on the fact that Mamdani is Muslim
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