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0 Politics Antisemitism

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.

0 Politics Israel

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.

0 Politics Israel

I'm an economist. Zohran Mamdani's stance on Israel investments is misguided

Dany Bahar in Forward · 25 Sep

Economist Dany Bahar critiques New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's advocacy for divesting city pension funds from Israel, labeling it as performative politics rather than a substantive policy issue.

0 Politics Israel

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.

0 Politics Israel

Democratic nominee for NYC comptroller says he supports Ben & Jerry’s West Bank ban

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 26 Jul 2021

Brad Lander, the Democratic nominee for New York City comptroller, expressed support for Ben & Jerry's decision to halt sales in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, emphasizing it as a moral stance aligning with a two-state solution.

0 Politics Leadership

Johnson-Lander rivalry heats up NYC comptroller race

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 28 Apr 2021

The New York City comptroller race has become increasingly heated with the participation of Corey Johnson, the charismatic City Council speaker, challenging the well-prepared campaign of progressive city councilman Brad Lander.