The New York Knicks basketball team has issued a cease-and-desist letter to mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for using a logo resembling the team's trademark in his campaign materials. The Knicks emphasized that they do not endorse Mamdani and object to the use of their copyrighted logo, warning of possible legal action.

In a separate development, over 650 rabbis and cantors from across the United States have signed a letter opposing Mamdani's candidacy, citing his past statements on Israel and concerns about anti-Zionism. The letter calls for defending Jewish self-determination and rejects the normalization of rhetoric that threatens Jewish inclusion and safety. Mamdani, who leads in the polls ahead of the November election, has responded by clarifying his positions on Israel and related slogans.