New group urges higher Jewish voter turnout in NYC’s municipal elections “The Jewish community is able to make positive change when they come out and vote,” the founder of the Jewish Voters Action Network said. Jan. 6, 2025
New mayor of devastated Israeli region gets to work Michal Uziyahu, who long worked in the tourism sector helping promote travel and knowledge of the Negev Desert, tells JNS that she “will continue to insist on choosing the light.” Mike Wagenheim Dec. 30, 2024
Miami mayor: ‘We reaffirm our solidarity’ with Jews in US, Israel, world After viewing a traveling Nova Music Festival exhibit in South Florida along with other leaders, Francis Suarez said: “We stand unwavering in our commitment to protecting our residents from hate and terror.” Dec. 23, 2024
With Jews feeling unsafe, mayors search for concrete solutions "Those who are most likely to effect change for the better are local leaders,” says Combat Antisemitism Movement CEO Sasha Roytman Dratwa. Dec. 15, 2024
The streets we share: Why combating antisemitism starts at the local level When a Jewish business is vandalized, the impact extends far beyond a single storefront. Every minority-owned business feels the chill of fear. Lester Friedman and Sacha Roytman Dec. 13, 2024
Citing safety issues, mayor of Amsterdam blocks rally against antisemitism at Dam Square The organizers, including Christians for Israel, are considering legal action, according to news reports. Nov. 26, 2024
Amsterdamned: The shame of Femke Halsema The mayor’s 180-degree turn about the violence that happened in her city speaks volumes about how the left in Europe enables antisemitism. Ben Cohen Nov. 22, 2024
Chicago Jewish leaders decry mayor, laud police, as no hate crime charges issued for gunman “The community is shaken and, frankly, outraged,” Rabbi Shlomo Soroka, of Agudath Israel of Illinois, told JNS. “We all have legitimate questions.” JNS Staff Oct. 31, 2024
New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted in Turkish bribery scheme “Year after year after year, he kept the public in the dark,” said U.S. Attorney Damian Willaims. “He told the public he received no gifts, even though he was secretly being showered with him.” Andrew Bernard Sept. 26, 2024
