Jewish Voice Endorsements for the 2025 NYC Elections  

Edited by: TJVNews.com

Mayor – Andrew Cuomo

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew M. Cuomo, running under the resolute banner “Fight and Deliver,” has positioned himself as the steady, experienced hand capable of restoring the city’s strength, safety, and spirit at a time of growing division and unrest. A lifelong public servant and proven executive, Cuomo has made it clear that combating rising antisemitism and all forms of hate will be a cornerstone of his administration, vowing to rebuild trust, enforce the law without fear or favor, and ensure that every New Yorker—especially the Jewish community—can live free from intimidation or fear. Cuomo has pledged to establish a dedicated City Task Force on Antisemitism and Hate Crimes, strengthen collaboration between the NYPD Hate Crimes Unit and local community organizations, and increase penalties for bias-motivated violence, ensuring that New York once again stands as a model of tolerance and mutual respect.

His platform also focuses on making housing more affordable, restoring public safety by reinforcing and modernizing the NYPD, and delivering high-quality public education for every child, viewing these priorities as essential to the city’s social cohesion and long-term vitality. Above all, Cuomo’s campaign embodies a message of moral clarity and action: that New York must not only fight hate but deliver hope, safeguarding its proud identity as the global capital of diversity and democracy. With his unmatched experience and unyielding commitment to results, Cuomo is vowing to lead with courage—and to make New York City once again a place where every community, and particularly the Jewish community, feels secure, valued, and heard.

Public Advocate – Gonzalo Duran

New York City Public Advocate candidate Gonzalo Duran, representing the Republican, Conservative, and United Alliance parties, has emerged as one of the most dynamic and principled voices in New York politics—a tireless champion for fiscal accountability, economic opportunity, and the dignity of hard work. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and community leader with a track record of service before self, Duran is running on a platform rooted in common sense, discipline, and an unwavering belief in the potential of New Yorkers to thrive when government empowers rather than burdens them. His top priorities—reining in reckless government spending, tackling the housing crisis, and expanding meaningful employment opportunities—reflect both pragmatism and compassion.

Duran has pledged to audit wasteful city agencies, eliminate bloated bureaucracies, and redirect resources toward essential services that deliver real value for taxpayers. On housing, he is calling for targeted deregulation and smart zoning reform to increase affordable housing without stifling private development, while promoting public-private partnerships that make homeownership attainable for working families. Equally committed to revitalizing the city’s workforce,

NYC Comptroller – Mark D. Levine

New York City Comptroller candidate Mark D. Levine, a proud Democrat and longtime public servant, has built his campaign around a clear and compelling vision—to make New York a city that works for everyone by ensuring affordability, mental health access, and public safety are treated as the moral imperatives they are. Widely respected for his intellect, empathy, and hands-on leadership as Manhattan Borough President, Levine has earned a reputation for combining fiscal responsibility with an unwavering commitment to social justice.

On housing and affordability, he has pledged to use the power of the comptroller’s office to expand oversight of development funds, safeguard affordable units, and push for bold investments that keep working- and middle-class families rooted in the five boroughs. Recognizing the city’s growing mental health crisis, Levine has promised to champion evidence-based policies that expand access to care, improve coordination across agencies, and destigmatize treatment—calling mental health “the defining equity issue of our time.”

At the same time, he views public safety as inseparable from community trust, advocating for balanced strategies that strengthen law enforcement while investing in youth programs, social services, and neighborhood renewal. A believer in data-driven governance, Levine is committed to holding every city agency accountable for both performance and equity, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and transparently. With his combination of compassion, competence, and courage, Mark Levine stands as a champion for a stronger, fairer, and more affordable New York City—one that truly lives up to its promise as the greatest city in the world.

Manhattan DA – Maud Maron

Election Day gives New Yorkers a real chance to restore safety and accountability to Manhattan’s justice system by electing Maud Maron as District Attorney. A seasoned attorney, mother of four, and former public defender with more than two decades of experience in New York’s courts, Maron combines compassion with a deep understanding of the law’s limits. Unlike Alvin Bragg’s soft-on-crime approach that has allowed repeat offenders to terrorize neighborhoods, Maron recognizes that true justice demands both fairness and firm accountability.

As a professor at Cardozo Law School and former Director of Training at the Legal Aid Society, Maron has mentored a generation of lawyers in effective advocacy and ethical prosecution. Her balanced, common-sense leadership will ensure that Manhattan’s DA’s office once again stands for the protection of victims, the fair treatment of defendants, and the restoration of public trust. Maud Maron is the right choice to bring safety, sanity, and integrity back to the heart of New York City.

Brooklyn Borough President –  Janine Acquafredda

Republican candidate Janine Acquafredda has built her campaign for Brooklyn Borough President around a message of safety, stability, and common sense. A staunch conservative and lifelong Brooklyn resident, Acquafredda has made public safety her top priority, vowing to restore trust in law enforcement and to support the NYPD “without apology.” She has sharply criticized New York’s bail reform laws, calling them “disastrous” for putting dangerous offenders back on the streets, and has pledged to increase police presence throughout the borough. Her approach goes beyond policing, emphasizing smarter urban design—improved lighting, repaired infrastructure, and the revitalization of neglected lots and parks—to help residents once again feel secure in their own neighborhoods.

Acquafredda’s platform extends to tackling Brooklyn’s intertwined housing and economic challenges. She proposes a Brooklyn Homeownership Task Force to expand access to credit, promote affordable ownership for first responders and municipal workers, and repurpose vacant properties for mixed-income housing. As a small business owner herself, she champions a “Buy Local Brooklyn” campaign and seeks to cut red tape, reduce taxes, and create a borough fund offering grants to help neighborhood businesses thrive. Her compassion also extends to animal welfare—through initiatives like a proposed Furever Safe Fund to support pet owners and strengthen cruelty enforcement. With a platform rooted in accountability, economic revival, and humane values, Janine Acquafredda’s candidacy embodies a return to practical leadership focused on making Brooklyn safe, affordable, and vibrant once again.

NYC Council – District 48 – Inna Vernikov

New York City Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, running for re-election in District 48 on the Republican and Conservative lines, has become one of the city’s most courageous and principled voices—a fearless defender of public safety, educational excellence, and the Jewish community at a time when leadership and moral clarity are desperately needed. A proud immigrant who built her life and career in Brooklyn, Vernikov embodies the American dream, combining deep love for her adopted city with an unyielding commitment to its security and future.

Perhaps most powerfully, she has emerged as one of the nation’s leading voices against antisemitism, relentlessly calling out hate on college campuses, in politics, and on the streets, and holding institutions accountable for their silence or complicity. Vernikov has stood firm when others wavered—whether confronting city officials for failing to protect Jewish New Yorkers or organizing solidarity events to support Israel and its right to defend itself. Known for her compassion as much as her conviction, Councilwoman Inna Vernikov has proven herself a tireless advocate for justice, decency, and common sense—an unflinching protector of her constituents and a beacon of integrity in New York’s turbulent political landscape.

NYC Council – District 47 – George Sarantopoulos

George Sarantopoulos, the Republican and Conservative candidate for New York City Council District 47, represents the kind of commonsense, results-driven leadership that hardworking New Yorkers have been waiting for—a candidate deeply rooted in his community and wholly committed to restoring prosperity, safety, and pride to the city he loves. A successful small business owner who understands firsthand the crushing weight of overtaxation and bureaucratic red tape, Sarantopoulos has made lowering taxes and the cost of living the centerpiece of his campaign, vowing to fight for fiscal responsibility at City Hall and to ensure that every dollar of taxpayer money is spent wisely and transparently. With families and seniors struggling under skyrocketing costs, he has promised to push back against reckless spending and policies that drive businesses and jobs out of the five boroughs.

Equally resolute in his support for properly funding the NYPD, Sarantopoulos has emerged as a staunch ally of law enforcement—pledging to give officers the resources, respect, and staffing they need to keep streets safe and restore public confidence in the city’s institutions. He recognizes that safety is the foundation of economic growth, educational opportunity, and community well-being. At the heart of his campaign is also a deep commitment to improving local quality of life, from tackling chronic sanitation issues and reducing noise pollution to revitalizing parks, transit infrastructure, and small business corridors.

Guided by integrity, patriotism, and a profound belief in civic duty, George Sarantopoulos stands out as a candidate who embodies strength, compassion, and accountability—offering a clear, optimistic, and practical vision for a cleaner, safer, and more affordable New York City that works for all its residents.

New Jersey Governor – Jack Ciattarelli

On public safety, he would fix bail-reform loopholes, back community policing, and restore respect for law enforcement. And on schools, he backs a parents’ bill of rights, curriculum transparency, expansion of high-performing charters, funding that follows the student, and phonics-based early reading—serious reforms that put kids first, not bureaucracy. These are not slogans; they’re line-by-line policies from a candidate who has done his homework.

Nassau County Executive – Bruce Blakeman

We wholeheartedly endorse Republican Bruce Blakeman for re-election as Nassau County Executive. Four years ago, he entered office promising to shield homeowners from tax hikes, strengthen public safety, and re-ignite economic growth—and he has delivered. By keeping property taxes flat, raising the county’s fiscal standing, expanding law-enforcement resources, and prioritizing the safety and prosperity of residents, Blakeman has proven he isn’t just a talker but a doer. In a time of national uncertainty and local pressures, Nassau needs steady leadership with results, not experiments.

If you value fiscal discipline, public-safety priorities, and a leader who treats your tax dollars and your neighborhood’s security as paramount, Bruce Blakeman is the clear choice. Re-electing him means continuing the path of accountability, common-sense governance, and unwavering commitment to Long Island families.