Demonstrators gathered early on Friday in Times Square before making their way across town to the United Nations building. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Israel-Gaza War (2023- )”
For Zohran Mamdani, Judaism’s Holiest Days Present a Test
By Gotham Rex on September 22, 2025
Mr. Mamdani intends to appear at explicitly Jewish spaces during the High Holy Days, seeking to bridge a divide with some Jewish voters as he runs for mayor. Source: New York Times
Charges Dropped Against Man Who Was Beaten at Egypt’s U.N. Mission
By Gotham Rex on September 18, 2025
Yasin El Sammak was whipped by a guard, taken down and strangled with his kaffiyeh, his father said. Then, he and his brother were charged by the New York City police. Source: New York Times
Cuomo, Staunch Supporter of Israel, Says ‘Horrific’ Gaza War Must End
By Gotham Rex on September 15, 2025
The remarks were a departure for former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who trails Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayor’s race. Source: New York Times
Mamdani Holds Huge Lead in Mayor’s Race, Times/Siena Poll Finds
By Gotham Rex on September 9, 2025
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee in the New York City mayoral race, is way ahead of his three rivals, but his lead would diminish considerably if the field shrank to a two-man race. Source: New York Times
AOC, Once an Outsider, Takes Center Stage at DNC
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2024
In a prime-time speech, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave a forceful endorsement of Kamala Harris. Source: New York Times
How the Israel-Hamas War Could Shape the New York City Mayoral Race
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2024
Mayor Eric Adams is a strong supporter of Israel. One of his primary opponents, Brad Lander, the comptroller, calls himself a “progressive Zionist.” Source: New York Times
Ex-State Dept. Official Ordered to Bias Training After Anti-Muslim Rant
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2024
If Stuart Seldowitz completes the program, the charges he faces for berating a food truck vendor would be dropped, prosecutors said. A Muslim group called it a “sweetheart deal.” Source: New York Times