Overview
- Mamdani attended the Kiryas Yoel-led gathering at the Waterfront in Williamsburg before heading to the Williamsburg-led event at the Brooklyn Armory in Crown Heights.
- Video from the celebrations shows a warm reception, with Mamdani joined by senior adviser Andrew Epstein and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
- At the Armory event, Satmar leader Rabbi David Niederman introduced the mayor-elect with remarks praising his stated commitment to safety, religious rights, and yeshivas, according to a recording.
- The Forward reports he is set to meet a group of rabbis on Thursday to outline plans on public safety and affordability, according to two sources familiar with the planning.
- On the same night, President Donald Trump sent personal letters to both Satmar Rebbes honoring Chof Alef Kislev and lauding the community’s faith and legacy.