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Eric Adams issues executive order barring BDS, throwing down gauntlet for successor Zohran Mamdani

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 5 Dec

New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued an executive order prohibiting city officials from participating in actions against Israel, directly challenging his successor, Zohran Mamdani, who supports the BDS movement.

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2 of NYC’s 5 public pension funds are vulnerable to a mayor-backed Israel divestment push

Joseph Strauss in Forward · 3 Nov

Debate intensifies in New York City over potential divestment from Israeli investments by City-administered pension funds, reflecting growing advocacy for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement amidst ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.

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Can Zohran Mamdani divest NYC from Israel? His likely comptroller, Mark Levine, dismisses the concern.

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 18 Sep

Zohran Mamdani, a supporter of the BDS movement, is leading the race for NYC mayor, sparking concerns about potential divestment from Israel.

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‘I voted for you because Jews are good with money’: Mark Levine on running for comptroller

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 18 Sep

Mark Levine, a veteran Jewish politician, is likely to become New York City's next comptroller, having won the Democratic primary.

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Mamdani backs a permanent end to NYC investment in Israel bonds

JTA · 8 Sep

New York City mayoral candidate Mamdani has expressed his support for the permanent divestment from Israel bonds, echoing actions taken by current City Comptroller Brad Lander.

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‘The wrong message’: Jewish groups slam Brad Lander for divesting from Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 16 Jul

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander's decision to end the city's pension fund investments in Israel Bonds, a 50-year practice, has sparked backlash from Jewish organizations and political leaders.

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Exclusive: Why New York City ended investment in Israel Bonds

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 14 Jul

New York City's outgoing comptroller Brad Lander ended pension fund investments in Israel Bonds in 2023, citing it as a financial decision rather than a political one.

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Why Jewish voters in New York should care about the comptroller race

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 17 Jun

The hotly contested race for New York City comptroller has significant implications for Jewish voters, especially among Orthodox communities.

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NYC comptroller candidate Mark Levine speaks Hebrew in first campaign ad

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 4 Jun

Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President and candidate for New York City comptroller, has launched a multilingual campaign ad that includes Hebrew to connect with the city's diverse populations.

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New York City comptroller candidate courts anti-Israel support as he seeks higher office

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 11 Feb

Justin Brannan, a New York City comptroller candidate, is courting far-left support as he moves to higher office, despite having built a reputation as a moderate Democrat supportive of Jewish causes.

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In new job, the ‘Anthony Fauci of the New York City Council’ aims to fight COVID and antisemitism

Forward · 29 Dec 2021

Mark Levine, a seasoned Jewish advocate and health communicator, is set to become the Manhattan Borough President, bringing a focus on combating COVID-19 and rising antisemitism.

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Mark Levine, NYC’s pandemic darling, vies for Manhattan borough president

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 13 Apr 2021

Mark Levine, a progressive Democratic NYC councilmember known for championing Jewish community issues, has gained prominence as a leading public health advocate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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