Hochul Urges Mamdani to Focus on NYC over Israel
Hochul said the mayor should focus on housing, childcare and city management as concerns persist over his Israel stance.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to prioritize municipal government over international affairs during a recent interview with The New York Times.
- Mamdani faced backlash from Jewish leaders regarding his sharp criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last month and his refusal to condemn the slogan "Globalize the Intifada," which critics warn risks inciting violence.
- Despite these foreign policy disagreements, Hochul and Mamdani maintain overlapping priorities on domestic issues, including expanding child care, improving public transportation, and increasing housing.
- Recent polling indicates that 44% of Jewish New Yorkers hold a positive view of Mamdani, while 39% view him negatively, reflecting divided public opinion.
- Hochul, who faces reelection in November, reiterated her commitment to confront antisemitism firmly, emphasizing that the Democratic Party's focus should remain on education and helping working families.
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Cleveland Jewish NewsHochul urges Mamdani to focus on NYC over Israel
Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to concentrate on New York City issues rather than international affairs, while emphasizing areas where the two Democrats share common ground.
Enough about Israel: Hochul urges Mamdani to focus on governing New York
New York Governor Kathy Hochul urged Mayor Zohran Mamdani to spend less time attacking Israel and more time governing New York City, as his rhetoric continues to alarm Jewish residents amid elevated levels of antisemitic hate crime. “Let’s focus on blocking and tackling of city government,” Hochul told The New York Times, pointing to housing and child care as issues that should command the mayor’s attention. She also vowed to “throw my body agai…
Hochul tells Mamdani to stick to City Hall
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