New York City mayoral contender (D) didn't back measures condemning Holocaust, supporting Israel [View all]

ALBANY, New York — New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani declined to sign onto a state Assembly resolution this week recognizing Israel on the 77th anniversary of its founding — four months after the lawmaker passed on signing a separate resolution condemning the Holocaust.

Those choices are almost certain to make waves in this year’s mayoral race, where Mamdani is running second to Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary.

Mamdani’s critics laced into him for his decision against signing the ceremonial gestures in the Assembly, saying they’re evidence of a trend.

“He condemned Israel the day after October 7th, regularly gives interviews on unapologetic antisemitic platforms, and just proudly accepted an endorsement from a disgraced former fire-alarm pulling Congressman who denied October 7th rapes before walking that back,” said Assemblymember Sam Berger, referencing Mamdani’s recent endorsement from Jamaal Bowman.



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