Jacob Kornbluh
@jacobkornbluh.bsky.social
Senior political reporter at the Forward. Email: Kornbluh@forward.com
Rep. Dan Goldman was visibly emotional at start of remarks at his reelection campaign launch in Chinatown this morning:
“It’s been three years of really good work.”
The two-term incumbent is facing a tough primary challenge by Brad Lander, the former comptroller endorsed by NYC Mayor Mamdani.
“It’s been three years of really good work.”
The two-term incumbent is facing a tough primary challenge by Brad Lander, the former comptroller endorsed by NYC Mayor Mamdani.
January 7, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Rep. Dan Goldman was visibly emotional at start of remarks at his reelection campaign launch in Chinatown this morning:
“It’s been three years of really good work.”
The two-term incumbent is facing a tough primary challenge by Brad Lander, the former comptroller endorsed by NYC Mayor Mamdani.
“It’s been three years of really good work.”
The two-term incumbent is facing a tough primary challenge by Brad Lander, the former comptroller endorsed by NYC Mayor Mamdani.
NYPD commissioner Tisch:
Antisemitic incidents in NYC declined in 2025, down 3% from 2024, but it still made up the majority — 57% — of all hate crimes reported.
“These numbers remain far too high, and antisemitism continues to be the most persistent hate threat that we face.”
Antisemitic incidents in NYC declined in 2025, down 3% from 2024, but it still made up the majority — 57% — of all hate crimes reported.
“These numbers remain far too high, and antisemitism continues to be the most persistent hate threat that we face.”
January 7, 2026 at 2:30 AM
NYPD commissioner Tisch:
Antisemitic incidents in NYC declined in 2025, down 3% from 2024, but it still made up the majority — 57% — of all hate crimes reported.
“These numbers remain far too high, and antisemitism continues to be the most persistent hate threat that we face.”
Antisemitic incidents in NYC declined in 2025, down 3% from 2024, but it still made up the majority — 57% — of all hate crimes reported.
“These numbers remain far too high, and antisemitism continues to be the most persistent hate threat that we face.”
🚨 BREAKING: Mayor Mamdani says that he will keep open the recently-created Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism.
“That is an issue that we take very seriously, and as part of the commitment that we've made to Jewish New Yorkers, to not only protect them, but to celebrate…”
“That is an issue that we take very seriously, and as part of the commitment that we've made to Jewish New Yorkers, to not only protect them, but to celebrate…”
January 1, 2026 at 11:01 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Mayor Mamdani says that he will keep open the recently-created Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism.
“That is an issue that we take very seriously, and as part of the commitment that we've made to Jewish New Yorkers, to not only protect them, but to celebrate…”
“That is an issue that we take very seriously, and as part of the commitment that we've made to Jewish New Yorkers, to not only protect them, but to celebrate…”
Mayor Mamdani at inauguration:
“I know there are some who view this administration with distrust or disdain… and while only action can change minds, I promise you this: if you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor.
“Regardless of whether we agree, I will protect you, celebrate with you…”
“I know there are some who view this administration with distrust or disdain… and while only action can change minds, I promise you this: if you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor.
“Regardless of whether we agree, I will protect you, celebrate with you…”
January 1, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Mayor Mamdani at inauguration:
“I know there are some who view this administration with distrust or disdain… and while only action can change minds, I promise you this: if you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor.
“Regardless of whether we agree, I will protect you, celebrate with you…”
“I know there are some who view this administration with distrust or disdain… and while only action can change minds, I promise you this: if you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor.
“Regardless of whether we agree, I will protect you, celebrate with you…”
In today's transition news:
Mayor-elect Mamdani appointed Steve Banks, who is Jewish, as corporation counsel, the city's top lawyer.
His pick for schools chancellor, Kamar Samuels, is married to a Jewish woman, Meg Cassedy-Blum Samuels.
Mayor-elect Mamdani appointed Steve Banks, who is Jewish, as corporation counsel, the city's top lawyer.
His pick for schools chancellor, Kamar Samuels, is married to a Jewish woman, Meg Cassedy-Blum Samuels.
December 31, 2025 at 2:17 AM
In today's transition news:
Mayor-elect Mamdani appointed Steve Banks, who is Jewish, as corporation counsel, the city's top lawyer.
His pick for schools chancellor, Kamar Samuels, is married to a Jewish woman, Meg Cassedy-Blum Samuels.
Mayor-elect Mamdani appointed Steve Banks, who is Jewish, as corporation counsel, the city's top lawyer.
His pick for schools chancellor, Kamar Samuels, is married to a Jewish woman, Meg Cassedy-Blum Samuels.
Mamdani announces appointment of Sam Levine, who is Jewish, as commissioner of the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
Levine was previously director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Levine was previously director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
December 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Mamdani announces appointment of Sam Levine, who is Jewish, as commissioner of the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
Levine was previously director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Levine was previously director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
📸 Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani just attended and spoke at the @NYJewishAgenda Hanukkah celebration in Manhattan.
December 19, 2025 at 12:47 AM
📸 Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani just attended and spoke at the @NYJewishAgenda Hanukkah celebration in Manhattan.
Mamdani responding to renewed criticism re: refusal to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ slogan:
“I continue to discourage the use of that phrase, a phrase that I do not use myself, and I continue to focus on the work at hand of keeping Jewish New Yorkers safe in the city.”
“I continue to discourage the use of that phrase, a phrase that I do not use myself, and I continue to focus on the work at hand of keeping Jewish New Yorkers safe in the city.”
December 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Mamdani responding to renewed criticism re: refusal to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ slogan:
“I continue to discourage the use of that phrase, a phrase that I do not use myself, and I continue to focus on the work at hand of keeping Jewish New Yorkers safe in the city.”
“I continue to discourage the use of that phrase, a phrase that I do not use myself, and I continue to focus on the work at hand of keeping Jewish New Yorkers safe in the city.”
🚨📸 NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani visited the Ohel of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in Queens this evening to pay his respects to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Mamdani also made a private prayer at the grave.
Mamdani also made a private prayer at the grave.
December 16, 2025 at 12:54 AM
🚨📸 NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani visited the Ohel of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in Queens this evening to pay his respects to the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack.
Mamdani also made a private prayer at the grave.
Mamdani also made a private prayer at the grave.
Exciting news! Alyssa Katz has joined the Forward as new editor-in-chief. forward.com/communicatio...
Alyssa Katz Named Next Editor-in-Chief of the Forward
Alyssa Katz has been named Editor-in-Chief of the Forward, the nation’s most influential and widely-read Jewish publication. The appointment was announced today by Forward Publisher & CEO Rachel Fishm...
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December 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Exciting news! Alyssa Katz has joined the Forward as new editor-in-chief. forward.com/communicatio...
🚨 SCOOP: Mamdani is meeting this afternoon with the New York Board of Rabbis to discuss his agenda.
I also write about last night's appearance at the Satmar events ⬇️
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I also write about last night's appearance at the Satmar events ⬇️
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Exclusive: Mamdani to meet with New York rabbis to discuss his agenda, as Jews remain divided over him
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is meeting with a dozen New York rabbis about his agenda and his vision on public safety.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
🚨 SCOOP: Mamdani is meeting this afternoon with the New York Board of Rabbis to discuss his agenda.
I also write about last night's appearance at the Satmar events ⬇️
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I also write about last night's appearance at the Satmar events ⬇️
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Last night, outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams signed executive order that prohibits city agencies from engaging in BDS and blocks city officials from divesting from Israel Bonds and other Israeli companies.
December 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Last night, outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams signed executive order that prohibits city agencies from engaging in BDS and blocks city officials from divesting from Israel Bonds and other Israeli companies.
🚨 SCOOP: Senate Democratic Leader Schumer will introduce today a resolution “rejecting Nick Fuentes and his white supremacist views, condemning [Tucker] Carlson’s platforming of hate, and condemning antisemitism and white supremacy...”
Schumer wants it to be bipartisan.
Schumer wants it to be bipartisan.
November 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🚨 SCOOP: Senate Democratic Leader Schumer will introduce today a resolution “rejecting Nick Fuentes and his white supremacist views, condemning [Tucker] Carlson’s platforming of hate, and condemning antisemitism and white supremacy...”
Schumer wants it to be bipartisan.
Schumer wants it to be bipartisan.
#NY12 SCOOP: In bid for Nadler’s seat, Jack Schlossberg makes Jewish security his Day One priority.
Read more about his new “Jack-Fast-Track” plan to force immediate House floor vote to increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to $500M⬇️ forward.com/fast-forward...
Read more about his new “Jack-Fast-Track” plan to force immediate House floor vote to increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to $500M⬇️ forward.com/fast-forward...
Exclusive: In bid for Nadler’s seat, Jack Schlossberg makes Jewish security his first priority
Jack Schlossberg, JFK's grandson, pitches an aggressive plan to counter antisemitism as the primary field grows for Jerry Nadler's seat.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:05 PM
#NY12 SCOOP: In bid for Nadler’s seat, Jack Schlossberg makes Jewish security his Day One priority.
Read more about his new “Jack-Fast-Track” plan to force immediate House floor vote to increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to $500M⬇️ forward.com/fast-forward...
Read more about his new “Jack-Fast-Track” plan to force immediate House floor vote to increase funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to $500M⬇️ forward.com/fast-forward...
Mamdani asked if he thinks Mayor Adams is “trolling” him by traveling to Israel? Mamdani has said he wouldn’t visit the country as mayor.
Mamdani: “I think the mayor is free to spend his remaining days and weeks and months as he so pleases.”
Mamdani: “I think the mayor is free to spend his remaining days and weeks and months as he so pleases.”
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Mamdani asked if he thinks Mayor Adams is “trolling” him by traveling to Israel? Mamdani has said he wouldn’t visit the country as mayor.
Mamdani: “I think the mayor is free to spend his remaining days and weeks and months as he so pleases.”
Mamdani: “I think the mayor is free to spend his remaining days and weeks and months as he so pleases.”
🚨 CNN exit poll:
38% of New York City voters said the candidate's position on Israel was a a major factor in their vote.
30% a minor factor. 29% not a factor at all.
David Chalian: “Of course, that cuts both ways, since there was a real contrast in positions on Israel.”
38% of New York City voters said the candidate's position on Israel was a a major factor in their vote.
30% a minor factor. 29% not a factor at all.
David Chalian: “Of course, that cuts both ways, since there was a real contrast in positions on Israel.”
November 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
🚨 CNN exit poll:
38% of New York City voters said the candidate's position on Israel was a a major factor in their vote.
30% a minor factor. 29% not a factor at all.
David Chalian: “Of course, that cuts both ways, since there was a real contrast in positions on Israel.”
38% of New York City voters said the candidate's position on Israel was a a major factor in their vote.
30% a minor factor. 29% not a factor at all.
David Chalian: “Of course, that cuts both ways, since there was a real contrast in positions on Israel.”
“God of Israel will help you win,” this Jewish woman told Cuomo when he arrived to vote.
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
“God of Israel will help you win,” this Jewish woman told Cuomo when he arrived to vote.
UPDATE — some political drama over the Mamdani endorsement: Three leaders from the Satmar Ahronim sect just sent out this statement endorsing Cuomo. forward.com/fast-forward...
November 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
UPDATE — some political drama over the Mamdani endorsement: Three leaders from the Satmar Ahronim sect just sent out this statement endorsing Cuomo. forward.com/fast-forward...
PHOTO — Happening now in Williamsburg: Zohran Mamdani handshake with Rabbi Moshe Indig, a political leader of the Satmar Ahronim sect.
November 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
PHOTO — Happening now in Williamsburg: Zohran Mamdani handshake with Rabbi Moshe Indig, a political leader of the Satmar Ahronim sect.
🚨 BIG 🚨Satmar Ahronim sect is endorsing Mamdani for mayor, two sources familiar confirmed.
Mamdani is expected to meet with Satmar leaders in Williamsburg this afternoon.
Here is more background ⬇️ forward.com/fast-forward...
Mamdani is expected to meet with Satmar leaders in Williamsburg this afternoon.
Here is more background ⬇️ forward.com/fast-forward...
Why Satmar Hasidic leaders endorsed Zohran Mamdani as mayor, stunning many Jewish voters
The Satmar Hasidic community’s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor shows the broad coalition built by the democratic socialist and Muslim.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🚨 BIG 🚨Satmar Ahronim sect is endorsing Mamdani for mayor, two sources familiar confirmed.
Mamdani is expected to meet with Satmar leaders in Williamsburg this afternoon.
Here is more background ⬇️ forward.com/fast-forward...
Mamdani is expected to meet with Satmar leaders in Williamsburg this afternoon.
Here is more background ⬇️ forward.com/fast-forward...
How Mamdani built bridges to Jewish New Yorkers, from Williamsburg to Park Slope.
Mamdani told me he “deeply appreciated” the opportunity to meet with a broad spectrum of Jewish New Yorkers, calling it “meaningful.” forward.com/news/780196/...
Mamdani told me he “deeply appreciated” the opportunity to meet with a broad spectrum of Jewish New Yorkers, calling it “meaningful.” forward.com/news/780196/...
How Mamdani built bridges to Jewish New Yorkers, from Williamsburg to Park Slope
From Satmar Hasidic leaders to progressive congregations, Zohran Mamdani has undertaken an intensive outreach effort to Jewish New Yorkers.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
How Mamdani built bridges to Jewish New Yorkers, from Williamsburg to Park Slope.
Mamdani told me he “deeply appreciated” the opportunity to meet with a broad spectrum of Jewish New Yorkers, calling it “meaningful.” forward.com/news/780196/...
Mamdani told me he “deeply appreciated” the opportunity to meet with a broad spectrum of Jewish New Yorkers, calling it “meaningful.” forward.com/news/780196/...
Reposted by Jacob Kornbluh
I went to Germany to speak with both Jews and non-Jewish Germans who are doing the work of bringing memory culture to life — and to learn how Germany's commitment to remember the Holocaust is being strained by the post-Oct. 7 and far-right politics.
Thanks to @boellus.bsky.social for their support.
Thanks to @boellus.bsky.social for their support.
How Germany's Holocaust remembrance culture kicked off a democratic crisis
Germany’s Holocaust remembrance culture has been strained by Oct. 7 and the rise of the far-right. What happens if Germany loses its memory?
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October 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
I went to Germany to speak with both Jews and non-Jewish Germans who are doing the work of bringing memory culture to life — and to learn how Germany's commitment to remember the Holocaust is being strained by the post-Oct. 7 and far-right politics.
Thanks to @boellus.bsky.social for their support.
Thanks to @boellus.bsky.social for their support.
On Unholy podcast, @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social asks Hillary Clinton if she’d vote for Zohran Mamdani?
HC: “You know what? I don't vote in this city. I'm not involved in it. I have not been at all even asked to be involved in it, and I have not chosen to be involved in it.”
HC: “You know what? I don't vote in this city. I'm not involved in it. I have not been at all even asked to be involved in it, and I have not chosen to be involved in it.”
October 31, 2025 at 12:11 AM
On Unholy podcast, @jonathanfreedland.bsky.social asks Hillary Clinton if she’d vote for Zohran Mamdani?
HC: “You know what? I don't vote in this city. I'm not involved in it. I have not been at all even asked to be involved in it, and I have not chosen to be involved in it.”
HC: “You know what? I don't vote in this city. I'm not involved in it. I have not been at all even asked to be involved in it, and I have not chosen to be involved in it.”
BREAKING: Both Satmar factions decide not to endorse a candidate for mayor and decry the vicious campaign against Mamdani that paints him as hostile to Jews.
In letters to their community members, the Satmar leadership calls the attacks against Mamdani false and dangerous.
In letters to their community members, the Satmar leadership calls the attacks against Mamdani false and dangerous.
October 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
BREAKING: Both Satmar factions decide not to endorse a candidate for mayor and decry the vicious campaign against Mamdani that paints him as hostile to Jews.
In letters to their community members, the Satmar leadership calls the attacks against Mamdani false and dangerous.
In letters to their community members, the Satmar leadership calls the attacks against Mamdani false and dangerous.
Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, in an open letter backing Cuomo:
"One shudders to think of the sort of people Mamdani would bring into his administration. How many of Mamdani’s team have ripped down hostage posters, or worse?"
"One shudders to think of the sort of people Mamdani would bring into his administration. How many of Mamdani’s team have ripped down hostage posters, or worse?"
October 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, in an open letter backing Cuomo:
"One shudders to think of the sort of people Mamdani would bring into his administration. How many of Mamdani’s team have ripped down hostage posters, or worse?"
"One shudders to think of the sort of people Mamdani would bring into his administration. How many of Mamdani’s team have ripped down hostage posters, or worse?"