Tag: Mayor
Surfside, Florida Elects its First Orthodox Jewish Mayor
The businessman, father of five and native of Brooklyn, N.Y., seemed surprised by his election victory.
New York Mayoral Frontrunner Adams Gets High Marks from Orthodox Community
“The Flatbush Jewish community, our leadership, residents, yeshivah leaders, parents and business owners all agree that, for our community, the No. 1 issue in the election was public safety,” said community leader Chaskel Bennett.
Interview: Maya Wiley for Mayor
The following is an interview of Maya Wiley that was conducted as part of an ongoing series of interviews of candidates running for NYC Mayor.
Brooklyn Jewish Community Throws Weight in Democratic Primaries for New York Mayor Race
The leadership of the Satmar Chasidim in New York announced that they are backing of Brooklyn Borough president Eric Adams for mayor after previously endorsing his closest competitor former Democratic mayoral candidate Andrew Yang.
NYC Mayoral Candidate Morales Discovers Surefire Path to Name Recognition: Slam Israel
Apparently, in 2015, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York sent Morales on an all-expenses-paid, week-long trip to Israel, which the grateful candidate described as a "propaganda trip."
Andrew Yang Walks Back Tough Anti-BDS Stance During Muslim Democratic Club forum
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang said he has an issue with organizations that don’t disavow “very, very violent tactics” towards Israel, though he doesn’t have an issue with individuals or activists “making a case for what they think is right.”
Only a Democrat Can Select New York’s Next Mayor
Only 3% of New Yorkers will actually get to choose the next mayor in the coming primaries this June.
Hispanic Couple Arrested for Ripping Off Face Masks of Williamsburg Jews
Of course, it was the Mayor who led the anti-Semitic charge back on April 29, when he attacked Williamsburg Jews who participated in a Police-approved funeral.
Legal Group Probes de Blasio, NYPD Over Alleged Targeting of Jews in Brooklyn
It comes after New York Mayor Bill de Blasio upset many with a series of tweets about hundreds gathered in the Williamsburg neighborhood for the funeral of a respected rabbi.
Mayor de Blasio To Re-evaluate his Decision to keep up Tweet Regarding the ‘Jewish...
The Mayor committed to talk with his team to discuss whether or not taking down the tweet is the right thing to do.
AIPAC: Bernie Sanders Never Shows Up Here, Despicable Fellow, Really
This year, it would be difficult for Democratic presidential candidates to attend the AIPAC conference even if they don't wish to boycott it: the conference starts right on the Sunday leading up to Super Tuesday.
Record 40,000 Runners Expected in Tel Aviv Marathon 2020
The current record was set in 2015 by William Kiprono Yagon from Kenya at 2:10:30 hours. Every runner who comes in under 2:07:59 will receive $40,000.
Israeli Police Arrest 10 in Corruption Case, Including a Mayor and Local Government Officials
A mayor, government office directors and former public officials were arrested as part of a large corruption investigation.
Survey: Haredi Jerusalem Mayoral Candidate to Lead in First Round
The survey changes dramatically when it comes to the winner in the second round, in favor of Minister Zeev Elkin.
Habayit Hayehudi Condemned for Borderline Anti-Semitic Ad
Had it been published by, say, the Palestinian Authority, the ad would have been dubbed anti-Semitic.
Latest Fatwa: Arabs Forbidden to Run for Jerusalem Mayor or Vote in Elections
Theoretically, an Arab candidate for Mayor of Jerusalem should have a clear path to the job – should he be able to maximize the support of eligible Arab voters.
Jerusalem Mayor Revokes Fine Against Chabad Tefillin Stand Operator
The Chasid, who has been running the stall near the Jerusalem Central Bus Station for the past four years, was asked by a municipal inspector to fold up his stand and walk away, and when he refused, he received the fine.
Chabad Appeals Tel Aviv Mayor Ban on Rabin Square Meet
Chabad made clear that, despite reports to the contrary, Monday's event was not cancelled.
Likud Minister to Run for Jerusalem Mayor Without Bibi’s Nod
Rumor has it Netanyahu cherishes Elkin's help as Russian translator during his visits with President Vladimir Putin, and just doesn't want to start looking for a replacement.
Terrorist Rams into Soldiers Injuring 6 in Paris
Patrick Balkany, Mayor of Levallois-Perret, told BFM TV that “without any doubt” the ramming had been a “deliberate act,” and “an odious act of aggression.”
Crusader Escape Tunnel to Kinneret Exposed in Tiberias
The famous Battle of Karney Hittin that was fought on July 4, 1187, resulting in the defeat of the Crusader Kingdom by Saladin's army, was a direct outcome of the events in Tiberias.
Only in Palestine: AP Exonerates Butcher of Hebron
It is to expected in view of 150 years of Zionist settlement in Israel that Arab murderers would take pride in their bloody handiwork. It's harder to accept the clipped, ready-to-serve, 4-line paragraph the AP story presents as context.
Jerusalem Mayor Fires Cannon Marking End of 16th Day of Ramadan
The Municipality removes garbage from the main roads and ensures that parks and public gardens are cleaned during Ramadan, to provide a dignified atmosphere for all celebrants.
Muslim Lawmaker in Netherlands Calls Israeli Teens ‘Future Child Murderers’
City Councilman Abdoe Khoulani called the teens “future Zionist terrorists, occupiers and those who murder children.”
Mazel Tov Jerusalem Reunited Half a Century! (List of Events Included)
‘“Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you who love her,’ Happy Jerusalem Day.’”
Political Hitman – The Mayor of Hevron Murdered My Cousin – I’m Outraged! [audio]
Howie is furious that a convicted murderer who killed a family member is now Mayor of Hevron.
Jerusalem Business Development Coming Soon to a Storefront Near You
A new business mapping initiative looks to gather input from Jerusalem residents and those who work in the city, and connect local supply with local demand.
AIPAC Conference Celebrates Judea and Samaria Anniversary
"We are committed to doing everything in our power to strengthen the Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria," said Rabbi Ben Dahan.
Beitar Residents to Protest Arab Terror
The protest will be at 9 PM at the Givat Bet entrance to Beitar.
Giuliani Visits Israel, Netanyahu; Coy About Bearing A Message
Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani is not new to security and how to keep secrets, regardless of media pressure at a briefing.