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Mamdani couldn't dedicate one day to mourning murdered Jews without turning to Israel - comment

The mayor devoted the opening paragraph of his October 7 statement to the victims before turning to Israel. His September 11 speech shows he knows how to do better.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the 'This Past Weekend' podcast with comedian Theo Von, October 1, 2026.
Canada's Foreign Minister, Anita Anand, addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 26, 2026.

Hundreds of ambassadors, diplomats attend UN event marking three years since October 7 massacre

Israelis and supporters rally in support of the hostages outside the United Nations, Oct. 24, 2023.

Where New Yorkers will commemorate the anniversary of Oct. 7 and its aftermath

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to attendees during a celebration at the National Action Network (NAN) for the 72nd birthday of its founder and president, Rev. Al Sharpton, in New York City, US, October 3, 2026.

Mamdani's $7.4m. antisemitism strategy funds groups critical of Israel, financial filings indicate


Mamdani calls for Netanyahu's arrest ahead of NYC visit for United Nations General Assembly

Mamdani told CNN that he believes Netanyahu to be "a war criminal and an architect of a horrific genocide," and acknowledged that he lacks the authority to arrest him.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enters for a press conference to ask for the release of Federal Counterterrorism Funding in New York City, US, September 1, 2026.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil calls for God to 'hold Israel accountable' at Yom Kippur event

"It's tough to repent at a time where our tuition fees, our tax dollars, our votes are being used to kill, to maim, to displace Palestinians," he said.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil speaking at a Yom Kippur Yizkor event in New York, September 21, 2026.

Netanyahu set for one of shortest US trips, to make UN speech with no meeting with Trump

The plan that initially guided preparations for the visit looked different only a few days ago. A meeting with Musk has been removed, and a meeting with Trump no longer appears on the schedule.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Likud election campaign event ahead of the upcoming general elections, in Tel Aviv, September 17, 2026.

White House launches 'TRUMP TV' stream following controversial ban of major news outlets

Critics, including members of mainstream media, are deriding the move as an attempt to establish "state media."

US President Donald Trump boards Air Force One on September 16, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

Massive US flight groundings triggered by fiber cut, circuit failure as UN General Assembly meets

The flights were halted on the day that 130 world leaders and dozens of ministers were arriving in New York for the annual high-level meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.

An American Airlines airplane taxis on the tarmac at New York's Laguardia Airport.

Moroccan anti-Zionist movement calls for nationwide protests against FMs meeting, deepening ties

Additionally, the Moroccan Front for Support of Palestine and Against Normalization posted a flyer calling for stopping normalization and "no to the Zionist embassy in Morocco."

Demonstrators lift flags of Palestine and placards during a march calling for an end to war in the Gaza Strip and protesting the normalization of relations between Morocco and Israel, on Mohammed V avenue in Rabat on October 5, 2025; illustrative.

AI, Middle East escalation, Ukraine-Russia war on agenda for upcoming UN General Assembly

Nearly 130 heads of state meet with the post-World War Two order under strain and with the UN itself struggling to remain relevant and weathering attacks from Trump.

 UNITED NATIONS headquarters in New York City.

What survives the smoke: From New York’s memorial to Jerusalem’s living future - opinion

Hopefully, one day, the friendship between New York and Jerusalem will be repaired. But whatever politicians decide, our future will not be determined in City Hall.

THE 9/11 Living Memorial Plaza, a cenotaph located on a hill in the Ramot neighborhood.

Former NBA forward Michael Sweetney dies at 43, Knicks and Bulls mourn loss

After continuing his pro career in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay, and Venezuela, Sweetney served as an assistant coach at Yeshiva University in New York City from 2019-23.

Michael Sweetney #50 of the New York Knicks controls the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the game on December 7, 2004 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Mamdani says he will not join demonstrations against Netanyahu during New York visit

Mamdani said he had been in contact with the New York Police Department ahead of the General Assembly week and that "right now, there are no expected threats that we know of."

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America at City Hall in New York, NY, US, July 3, 2026.