Governor Kathy Hochul is under fire following her public endorsement of New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City. Mamdani, a progressive Democrat from Queens known for his sharp opposition to Israel, has been labeled by critics as both “communist” and antisemitic.
Hochul announced her support for Mamdani in a Sunday op-ed published by The New York Times. She praised his focus on “public safety” and affordability while also stressing that they had spoken about the importance of addressing antisemitism.
“We discussed the need to combat the rise of antisemitism urgently and unequivocally,” Hochul wrote. “I’ve been glad to see him meet with Jewish leaders across the city, listening and addressing their concerns directly.”…