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Jewish NY Assembly candidate alleges opponent used forged signatures

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 21 Apr

In New York, political tensions heighten as David Orkin, a Jewish candidate and workers' rights attorney, sues his opponent, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar, alleging weakened democratic processes through forged signatures.

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NY candidate criticizes Israel on Hasan Piker's show, sparking backlash in heavily Jewish swing district

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 31 Mar

Effie Phillips-Staley, a congressional candidate in a heavily Jewish district outside New York City, has sparked controversy following her appearance on leftist streamer Hasan Piker's show.

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Military veteran, Rockland County pol emerge as front-runners in Dem primary against Rep. Lawler

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 14 Nov 2025

In New York's 17th Congressional District, the Democratic primary race is heating up with military veteran Cait Conley and Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson emerging as the front-runners against incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler.

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Cait Conley brings deep knowledge of Middle East, counterterrorism to NY-17 primary

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 21 Apr 2025

Cait Conley, a Democratic candidate vying for the 17th Congressional District in New York, leverages her extensive background in Middle East affairs and counterterrorism to stand out in the crowded primary race.