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Sources told the “New York Post” that Robert Tucker will return to running a security firm.
“We expect the mayor of the city with the largest Jewish population in the world to stand unequivocally against antisemitism in all its varied forms,” the nonprofit said.
Leaders across party lines denounce the new mayor, calling the Democratic Socialist an extremist and warning of consequences.
Virginia Jewish leaders told JNS that they’re optimistic that the newly elected officials will work toward unity, but that there have been some differences of opinion over Israel.
The political consultant Jared Sclar told JNS that the campaign in favor of the measure capitalized on U.S. President Donald Trump’s “deep unpopularity.”
Rabbi David Levy, of the AJC, told JNS that the Jewish group looks forward to working with the governor-elect, who has been “a good partner in the work that we do.”
The incumbent outperformed Omar Fateh, who has been harshly critical of Israel, by more than 10 points.
“Thirty percent of Jewish Americans voted for Mamdani,” stated Leo Terrell. “Why?
“When the final numbers are in, we expect record Jewish voter turnout,” Sydney Altfield, of Teach Coalition, told JNS.
The chair of the Washington state Republican Party called the Seattle’s mayoral race the “junior varsity” version of that of New York City.
“I am going to be an optimist and say Andrew Cuomo is going to get the win,” Bill Ackman, the Pershing Square CEO, stated.
Congress members call for designation for the Palestinian Conference for Palestinians Abroad.
