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Mamdani Calls for Cornell Tech Boycott, Faces Backlash

6/10/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, the far-left contender for New York City mayor, is calling for a boycott of Cornell Tech over its collaboration with Technion University in Israel, raising alarms about military technology. This bold stance has sparked accusations of antisemitism and backlash from former Bloomberg aides, yet Mamdani remains steadfast in prioritizing local concerns and economic justice.

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Zohran Mamdani, the far-left contender for New York City mayor, is calling for a boycott of Cornell Tech over its collaboration with Technion University in Israel, raising alarms about military technology. This bold stance has sparked accusations of antisemitism and backlash from former Bloomberg aides, yet Mamdani remains steadfast in prioritizing local concerns and economic justice.