5 As New York heads into a new political era, the prospect of a Mayor Zohran Mamdani is prompting Israeli businesses and investors to reassess both the risks and the rewards of the city. A platform focused on rent control, progressive taxation, and tighter scrutiny of landlords and financial institutions could reshape the regulatory and commercial environment that has long underpinned Israeli real estate, credit, and capital markets activity in the city. Yet even as policy debates intensify, the fundamentals that made New York a natural beachhead for Israeli companies remain firmly in place: unparalleled access to capital, dense professional networks, a deep and diverse talent pool, and a Jewish and Israeli business community that functions as a readymade ecosystem. In this context, the question is not whether New York will remain relevant for Israeli entrepreneurs, but how they can adapt to a shifting landscape while continuing to leverage the city’s strengths. For this issue of IsraelDesks Magazine, we focus on a city that never leaves the spotlight — and the home of our new U.S. office: New York. Attorneys from leading U.S. firms share why the city remains central to Israeli business and what founders, investors, and corporates should consider amid an evolving political and regulatory landscape. New York: An Essential Gateway for Israeli Companies Yariv Ben-Ari, Herrick Feinstein: “New York remains the heartbeat of international business in the United States. For Israeli investors and companies, it offers not only access to capital and opportunity, but also access to world-class talent and a community that understands their drive and ambition. At Herrick, we are proud of our strong relationships with the Israeli business community and that we facilitate international business opportunities. We’ve seen first-hand how Israeli entrepreneurs thrive here by building meaningful partnerships, accessing diverse markets and shaping the city’s next generation of growth.” That combination of capital, community and connectivity is echoed elsewhere. Jurisdiction in the Spotlight: New York City
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