New York state of mind
Anti-Israel NYC councilwoman tests the limits of left-wing activism
New York City councilwoman Shahana Hanif is facing serious primary opposition from the center in progressive Brooklyn
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Council Member Shahana Hanif speaks during a rally before a City Council Oversight hearing at City Hall on March 1, 2023, in New York City.
Maya Kornberg, a Jewish Democrat in Brooklyn, launched a long-awaited campaign on Tuesday to challenge Shahana Hanif, a far-left New York City councilwoman who has faced backlash from Jewish constituents over her strident criticism of Israel amid accusations of...