Mamdani’s Delicate Quest to Become New York City’s First Muslim Mayor

As he leans into his Muslim faith, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s positions on the Israel-Gaza war have drawn criticism from across the political spectrum.

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Some of New York’s Best Pastry (and Plenty More) Is in Astoria

Levant, in Little Egypt, is an impressive addition to Steinway Street, a thoroughfare already thick with fascinating food choices.

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Trump’s Pick as Mideast Adviser, Massad Boulos, Is a Truck Salesman

The lore around Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump’s father-in-law, is that he is a billionaire dealmaker. Records show otherwise.

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Trump Bashes Arab Americans. Here’s Why Some Like Him Anyway.

In a diverse enclave on Staten Island, some business owners say former President Donald J. Trump’s racist rhetoric and anti-Muslim policies are troubling but not disqualifying.

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