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Prominent NYC rabbi urges congregants to vote against Zohran Mamdani in Shabbat sermon

JTA Staff in Forward · 20 Oct

Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue and Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue urged congregants to vote against Zohran Mamdani in the New York mayoral race due to his views on Israel, which they believe jeopardize the Jewish community's security.

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Fox News poll shows Mamdani crossing 50% for the first time, but Cuomo has the edge with Jewish voters

JTA · 17 Oct

In the New York City mayoral race, a recent Fox News poll reveals candidate Mamdani crossing the 50% threshold of likely voter support for the first time, with Cuomo trailing at 28% and Sliwa at 14%.

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State of the Race

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 15 Oct

The "State of the Race" article from Mishpacha Magazine examines the political dynamics of the upcoming New York City mayoral election, with a focus on the implications for the Jewish community.

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‘Jews must protect themselves,’ says NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 1 Oct

In a contentious stance, NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa argues that Jewish communities should depend more on their own volunteer security groups, like Shomrim and Shmira, for safety rather than relying solely on the police, particularly after historical instances of antisemitic violence.