Politics

‘Why do we have to waste a few weeks?’: Satmar rabbi congratulates Mamdani during Williamsburg sukkah hop

Plus, the first poll post-Eric Adams’ exit shows gains for Cuomo, but not enough to win

California creates new office to combat antisemitism in public schools, after Newsom signs divisive bill

AB 715 is a landmark law praised by Jewish leaders but opposed by teachers’ unions and civil liberties groups who warn it could chill debate on Israel.

Donald Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize. Some Israelis and Jews say he should get it.

This year’s recipient was finalized on Monday, before the deal to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Mamdani’s Oct. 7 statement draws Israeli rebuke, as anniversary bares divides among NYC mayoral candidates

NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa has a mixed record with Jews. Catch up on it here.

Andrew Cuomo said antisemitism was his ‘most important issue.’ What does his record say?

Cuomo reignites ‘globalize the intifada’ criticism of Mamdani ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary

Israel to spend up to $4.1M to bolster support among Christians in western US, filings show

Mamdani, appearing on ‘The View,’ earns applause for calling Gaza war a ‘genocide’

Andrew Cuomo apologizes to Orthodox Jews for past handling of COVID-19 restrictions

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