Zohran Mamdani has pledged to shut down the Technion's joint campus with Cornell University on Roosevelt Island, citing concerns over the institution's involvement in developing weapons for the Israeli military. Mamdani's campaign stated that, if elected mayor, he would reassess the partnership between Cornell and the Technion to ensure it aligns with the city's values and human rights principles. He also noted that the mayor has the power to appoint members to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation board, potentially allowing him to influence decisions regarding the campus and its operations.