New Yorkers May Finally Be Getting a Dose of Reality As Anti-Mamdani Rally Is Held in NYC

Most Americans who pay attention to politics knew from the jump exactly who New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was. He would flash a million-dollar smile and talk about how he just wanted to make New York City better for all New Yorkers, all while making the wealthiest citizens foot the bill. As the city's first Muslim mayor, many questioned whether he would be a mayor for all residents in a city with a large Jewish population. Now, those who may have known the answer to that question all along are speaking out.

HAPPENING NOW: “Remove Mamdani” chants shouted on the Upper West Side in NYC pic.twitter.com/WmLLOU4TgU
— Jayne Zirkle (@JayneZirkle) July 26, 2026

On Sunday, hundreds of protesters gathered for a "United Against Hate" rally, organized by the #EndJewHatred movement. Their focus was on Mamdani and his administration, accusing him of creating a dangerous environment for minorities in the city. The protest was sparked by the recent stabbing of a Jewish man and an Asian man. Raul Moralez allegedly shouted, "Allahu Akbar" as he targeted the victims, and was arrested and charged with attempted murder and assault as hate crimes.

While protesters contend that rhetoric aimed at Israel and Jewish residents fueled the attacks, Mamdani's threat to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on behalf of the International Criminal Court during his visit to New York in September for the United Nations General Assembly is also a focus. Mamdani later admitted he did not have the authority to do so; however, he encouraged activists to protest Netanyahu's visit.

Mamdani has also said he would stand in solidarity with the families of 9/11 victims, even after 300 family members and 12,000 signatories have signed a petition saying they do not want Mamdani to attend the ceremonies in September commemorating the 25th anniversary of the attacks because of his past comments on Islamic extremism.

Is it becoming clear that Zohran Mamdani can no longer hide any antisemitic feelings he has? Rabbi Avi Weiss spoke to the protesters, saying,

“A mayor of the city of New York is supposed to bring our communities together. You, Mamdani, are throwing gasoline on the fire, pitting one community against the other after that vile video. You’ve placed a target on the back of each and every one of us, including that attack on the west side.”

🚨WATCH: New York City crowd goes wild as Assembly Member Michael Novakhov calls for a DOJ investigation into Zohran Mamdani at @EndJewHatred rally@AAGDhillon pic.twitter.com/fs4MfUmujV
— Jayne Zirkle (@JayneZirkle) July 26, 2026

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Is there a mechanism in place to remove Mamdani from office? Yes, under section nine of the New York City charter, the governor of New York has the power to remove the mayor “upon charges and after service upon him of a copy of the charges and an opportunity to be heard in his defense.” While any charges are being prepared and processed, the governor can suspend the mayor for up to 30 days.

Mamdani continues to make statements like, “There’s no tolerance for antisemitism in this city...." Yet he also continues to give it a wink and a nod, and only comments when he is pressured to. Many New Yorkers are beginning to see Zohran Mamdani for who he is. But it may be too little too late.

I am very pleased to see an “End Jew Hatred” rally today against @NYCMayor Mamdani on NY’s Upper West Side. It might be small (400 to 500) but it is a start. And I especially like the Catholic woman interviewed briefly in this clip about why people “should not stay silent”

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— Trisha Posner (@trishaposner) July 26, 2026

Editor’s Note: New York City is now facing the consequences of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s socialist takeover.

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