"The ADL said Mamdani's selection of Alvaro Lopez as Brooklyn Borough Director raised " serious concerns," pointing to a now-deleted social media post and to Lopez's past activism. The role is seen inside City Hall as a key liaison post for Brooklyn, home to one of the largest Jewish populations in the US. In the statement quoted by a local New York-area publication, the ADL said the borough includes "approximately 500,000 Jewish New Yorkers.""
"The ADL said that on November 3, 2023, less than a month after Hamas and other terror groups abducted 251 people from Israel on October 7, Lopez referred to individuals seen ripping down posters of hostages as "heroes" in a post that was later deleted. It also said Lopez attended events in 2024 and 2025 that "featured pro-Hamas rhetoric " or explicitly called for Israel's destruction, and it highlighted his involvement with the Democratic Socialists of America - NYC chapter, which it described as having promoted extreme anti-Israel messaging since October 7."
The Anti-Defamation League New York/New Jersey escalated criticism of Zohran Mamdani, citing concerns about a senior Brooklyn appointment and his proximity to an activist group. Mamdani appointed Alvaro Lopez as Brooklyn Borough Director, prompting ADL concern over a now-deleted social media post and Lopez's past activism. The borough director role serves as a key City Hall liaison for Brooklyn, which the ADL said includes approximately 500,000 Jewish residents. The ADL reported that Lopez praised individuals ripping down hostage posters as "heroes," attended events featuring pro-Hamas rhetoric or calls for Israel's destruction, and was involved with the DSA-NYC. The ADL also urged distancing from Kaif Gilani, co-founder of Hot Girls 4 Zohran, citing alleged antisemitic and pro-Hamas online content.
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