Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Mamdani Appointee Resigns Over Antisemitic Posts
A woman named Catherine Almonte Da Costa was chosen to work for the new mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani.
But she had to quit her job because of old posts she made on social media a long time ago.
These posts were about Jewish people and were not nice.
A group called the Anti-Defamation League found these posts and shared them.
Catherine said she was very sorry for what she wrote.
The new mayor accepted her resignation.
This happened because some people were worried that the new mayor might not like Jewish people, but he said he doesn't.
Catherine Almonte Da Costa, an appointee of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, resigned due to old antisemitic social media posts.
The posts, made in 2011 and 2012, were shared by the Anti-Defamation League and featured antisemitic tropes.
Da Costa expressed deep regret and remorse for her past statements, noting she is the mother of Jewish children.
Mamdani accepted her resignation, acknowledging her remorse.
The Anti-Defamation League declined to comment after Da Costa's resignation.
- Who
- Catherine Almonte Da Costa, an appointee of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
- What
- Resigned due to old antisemitic social media posts
- When
- Posts were made in 2011 and 2012; resignation occurred on a Thursday (unspecified date)
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- Posts featured antisemitic tropes, causing controversy and pressure on Mamdani's administration
- Appointee Name
- Catherine Almonte Da Costa
- Position
- Office of Appointments
- Posts Date
- 2011-2012
- Organization Sharing Posts
- Anti-Defamation League
- Mayor-Elect
- Zohran Mamdani
- Resignation Date
- Thursday (unspecified date)
- Mayor-Elect's Stance
- Accepted resignation, acknowledged remorse
