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Politics · United StatesJewish students protest NYC Mayor Mamdani's rhetoric outside Gracie Mansion
Hundreds of Jewish students, parents, and alumni gathered outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence to protest his rhetoric regarding Israel and Zionism. The event occurred amid a rise in antisemitic hate crimes in the city.
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Politics · United StatesMayor Mamdani to attend 9/11 ceremony amid criticism
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will attend the annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Friday. His attendance has drawn criticism due to his appointment of Ramzi Kassem as chief legal counsel, who previously represented a convicted al-Qaeda member.
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Politics · United StatesStephanie Benshimol confronts New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over antisemitism in Borough Park
Stephanie Benshimol, a Jewish activist and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, confronted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Eichler’s Judaica store in Borough Park on 2 September 2026. She accused Mamdani of failing to address rising antisemitism in the city, citing NYPD data showing a 9.4% increase in hate crimes, with 56.9% targeting Jewish people. Benshimol was removed from the store by staff.
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Mayor Mamdani look-alike contest draws hundreds in New York
Hundreds gathered near New York City's Washington Square Park for a Mayor Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest. Amadeo Fusca won the $100 prize. Police asked attendees to move outside the park due to permit issues.
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Politics · United StatesElon Musk calls New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani a 'thief and liar' over city-owned grocery plan
Elon Musk responded to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan for publicly owned grocery stores by calling him a 'thief and liar' on X. The exchange followed a video posted by tech investor Jason Calacanis, who criticised the proposal as government overreach. Musk claimed AI and robots would soon make such schemes irrelevant.
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Politics · United StatesNew York Mayor Proposes Surtax on Owners of Multiple Homes
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a surtax on owners of multiple homes, publishing a list of nearly one million property owners and warning 17,000 they could face annual levies of $40,000 to $350,000 if they cannot prove full-time occupancy. The policy aims to redistribute housing, American Greatness reported.
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