Katherine Koretski - Reporter
Katherine Koretski
Reporter
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Mamdani defends criticism of AIPAC after being accused of antisemitismJun 22, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday defended his remarks last week sharply denouncing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee after prominent Jewish leaders accused him of antisemitism. -
Zohran Mamdani sharply criticizes Democratic Party as he rallies with progressive challengersJun 19, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made one of his sharpest calls yet for change in the Democratic Party on Thursday night as he rallied with his slate of progressive congressional candidates in Tuesday’s New York Democratic primaries. -
Mamdani and Obama meet face-to-face in New York CityApr 18, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with former President Barack Obama on Saturday at a childcare center in the Bronx. -
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans an April rally to mark his first 100 days in officeApr 3, 2026New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will host a rally next week to mark 100 days since his inauguration. -
New York City passes buffer zones limiting protests at schools and houses of worshipMar 27, 2026The New York City Council approved legislation Thursday that would require police to publish plans to establish buffer zones at schools and houses of worship during protests. -
Ramadan brought a new political moment for New York City’s Muslims – and its first Muslim mayorMar 20, 2026Zohran Mamdani marked the month of Ramadan, Islam’s holiest month that concluded Thursday night, by attending 17 iftars around New York City. His appearances were intended to boost ties with key constituencies but also affirm his public practice of his faith as the city’s first Muslim mayor – and his politics. -
Mamdani walks fine line between his identity and politics in wake of attempted ISIS-inspired attackMar 11, 2026In the aftermath of an attempted terror attack, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani walks a fine line – balancing heightened tensions while navigating issues tied to his identity. -
Why Zohran Mamdani denounced the US-Israeli strikes on IranMar 4, 2026Shortly after President Donald Trump announced that the US and Israel had carried out military strikes in Iran, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani weighed in. -
Mamdani shows up to Trump meeting with a major New York City housing pitch — and propsFeb 26, 2026During Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s last sit down with President Donald Trump in November, the two leaders ended their meeting by agreeing on at least one thing: “Let’s build stuff together.” -
Zohran Mamdani and NYC police are at odds after two officers were injured in a snowball fightFeb 25, 2026It started as a viral snowball fight in a historic blizzard. It ended up putting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the opposite side of his city’s police, creating a politically sensitive moment early in his tenure.
About
Katherine Koretski is a reporter based in New York City.
Koretski covers politics for CNN with a focus on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first months in office.
An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Koretski joined CNN from NBC News, where she most recently served as a producer with the network’s Northeast Bureau. In that role, she contributed to 24/7 breaking news coverage, reporting on high-profile criminal trials, major shootings, and key local and statewide elections across the region.
Previously, Koretski was a Political Campaign Embed Reporter for NBC, covering the 2024 presidential race, including the campaigns of Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Vivek Ramaswamy. She also contributed digital content and appeared on air across NBC platforms.
Earlier in her career at NBC News, Koretski held several additional editorial and production roles, including Associate Producer for Northeast News Coverage and Editorial Newsgathering, as well as Production Assistant and Researcher for News Specials.
Koretski is a graduate of Quinnipiac University, where she earned a B.A. in Journalism and Political Science.
