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Mayor-elect's Appointee Resigns Over Past Antisemitic Posts

12/20/2025

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Da Costa Resigns After Controversy

Catherine Almonte Da Costa resigned as Director of Appointments for Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's administration one day after her appointment.
The resignation followed resurfacing of antisemitic posts from 2011 and 2012 highlighted by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
Da Costa expressed remorse, stating her past comments do not reflect her current views.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani accepted the resignation amid concerns from the Jewish community about his administration's stance on Israel.

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Historical Context

In 2011, the Anti-Defamation League documented over 1,200 antisemitic incidents in the U.S., highlighting a troubling trend in political discourse. Catherine Almonte Da Costa's resignation from Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's administration reflects ongoing scrutiny of political figures' views on Israel, underscoring the challenges of addressing antisemitism in diverse cities like New York and its implications for community relations.

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Da Costa Resigns After Controversy

Catherine Almonte Da Costa resigned as Director of Appointments for Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's administration one day after her appointment.
The resignation followed resurfacing of antisemitic posts from 2011 and 2012 highlighted by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
Da Costa expressed remorse, stating her past comments do not reflect her current views.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani accepted the resignation amid concerns from the Jewish community about his administration's stance on Israel.

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