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Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt head to November run-off in Los Angeles mayoral race
Karen Bass leads 37% in the LA mayoral race, facing Republican Spencer Pratt in the November run-off after a crowded first round marked by wildfires, homelessness, and political clashes.
Bakersfield Chase Bank locked down as police respond to hostage situation
Deputy mayor among 14 arrested in massive northern Israel corruption raid
Mamdani missed the Israel Day Parade, many who went didn’t miss him
Bennett condemns Mamdani for not attending Israel Day Parade amid celebration preparation
Mamdani confirmed he would not be attending, making him the first NYC mayor not to participate since 1964. However, an X/Twitter post from the time showed he attended in 2024.
Jewish safety is not negotiable - opinion
Every democratically elected leader, especially the mayor of NYC, needs to clearly and unequivocally condemn attacks against Jews in his city.
Paris mayor to propose granting honorary citizenship to Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank
Deputy Mayor of Paris Audrey Pulvar will present the proposal to grant the honorary citizenship of Paris during the next Paris Council meeting in June, where the council will vote on it.
CAM launches first ever American Jewish Mayors Association to end silence on antisemitism
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, “We have a responsibility to confront antisemitism, defend democratic values, and ensure every resident feels safe in our communities.”
US diplomat urges embassy moves to Jerusalem ahead of Jerusalem Day
The event, which took place near the Old City walls, drew approximately 30 senior diplomats from 15 countries.
At Jewish Democratic event, Minneapolis mayor says anti-Zionism can blur into antisemitism
Frey’s comments, which came in response to a question from the audience, were some of his most extensive on Israel.
Mamdani office has no definition of antisemitism after dropping IHRA, czar confirms
When asked how the Mamdani administration defines antisemitism, MOCA executive director Phylisa Wisdom said: “Across city government, there is not a definition codified for any form of hate at all.”
Tensions flare at Passover seder over Mamdani’s inclusion
The episode comes as Mamdani has faced scrutiny from segments of New York’s Jewish community over his responses to antisemitic incidents.
First, second Jewish mayors of Providence, Rhode Island, share a bar mitzvah
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and the former mayor and congressman David Cicilline had been studying Hebrew, parsing Torah portions, and preparing together for the past 16 months.
Netanya wins $1 million in Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge for parks project
The city of Netanya is one of 24 winning cities in Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge competition, the organization announced.
