Zohran Mamdani’s Radical Vision: Freezing Rents and Upholding ‘International Law’ in NYC Mayoral Race

New York—Zohran Mamdani, a socialist assemblyman and candidate for mayor, is prioritizing affordability in his campaign by proposing measures such as freezing rents and eliminating bus fares. However, his recent statements regarding international law and his pledge to seek the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the International Criminal Court (ICC) may indicate a more radical ideological stance. On June 8, a forum hosted by B’nai Jeshurun, a prominent synagogue on the Upper West Side, focused on mayoral candidates addressing issues pertinent to the Jewish community. Moderators posed questions centered on the rise … Read more