Bill de Blasio

De Blasio says he no longer supports AIPAC

Former NY Mayor says Pro-Israel lobby group has "changed," he would not seek or accept their endorsement in run for Congress.

Bobov hasidim to endorse Bill de Blasio for Congress?

Bill de Blasio seeks forgiveness in bid for Orthodox votes in Borough Park.

Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio to run for Congress

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that he is running for the Democratic nomination in new NYC district.

Former NYC Mayor de Blasio says he won't run for NY governor

Bill de Blasio announces he won't run for governor of New York.

New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square scaled back

Traditional New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square will have a reduced crowd size and a mask rule.

NYC offers $100 cash for COVID booster recipients

Mayor de Blasio presents the plan as the way to "get through these challenging weeks and avoid lockdown."

De Blasio announces private sector vaccine mandate

NYC Mayor says beginning December 27 all private sector employees will be required to be vaccinated in response to Omicron variant.

NYC to require workers at religious schools to be vaccinated

Committee of NYC Religious and Independent School Officials opposes vaccine mandate for religious and private schools.

NYC Jewish community hopes new mayor will be "a real leader"

'New York is a tough place,' former Democratic New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind told Arutz Sheva. 'But Adams can become a great mayor.'

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio set to enter race for New York governor

Outgoing New York City mayor forms candidate committee to explore entering the race to be the Democratic nominee for NY governor.

New York, New York ... a helluva town?

Residents who could leave New York, have left; those, who couldn’t leave, remain. Op-ed.

NYC mayor calls record flooding 'horrible and tragic'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul also speaks at press conference, addressing how to improve street level infrastructure against future floods.

De Blasio orders vaccination mandate for NYC education workers

All workers in education department to be ordered to be vaccinated by September 27 after FDA approves Pfizer vaccine.

De Blasio threatens $5,000 fine for serving the unvaccinated

NYC mayor says vaccination must be seen as 'literally necessary to living a good and full and healthy life.'

NYC to require vaccination certificates for visitors

De Blasio expected to announce that starting September, those wishing to visit indoors venues will need to present a vaccine certificate.

NYC mayor: Get vaxxed by Monday to be protected by Rosh Hashanah

“If you get the first one by Monday and then you follow up on time, you will be fully vaccinated by the start of the holiday."

NYC mayor: Get first dose of COVID shot and receive $100

"Get your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a City run site and you’ll get $100. It’s that simple," mayor's office says.

NYC Mayor de Blasio joins boycott of Ben & Jerry's ice cream

De Blasio says that he will not be eating Ben & Jerry's "Cherry Garcia" flavor ice cream for a while.

NYC mayoral candidate Eric Adams: 'Listen, I am the mayor.'

At private political event, outgoing Mayor de Blasio tries to get on stage with Adams, who ignores him and focuses on the crowd instead.

NYPD to increase presence in Jewish communities

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio condemns anti-Semitic violence in the city: Hatred has no place here.

De Blasio, Cuomo condemn anti-Semitism in New York City

New York City Mayor says brutal attack on Jewish man in Times Square was "absolutely disgusting and unacceptable".

New York to reopen Broadway in September

Mayor Bill de Blasio says city will set up dedicated vaccination stations for theater community show Broadway can resume production.

Watch: De Blasio gets vaccinated - 'Best time is now'

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio receives the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, says 'the best time to get vaccine is now.'

De Blasio calls for independent investigation of Cuomo

NYC Mayor calls for independent investigation into charges against Gov. Cuomo after top aide accuses him of harassment.

De Blasio: Israel is a 'fundamentally progressive concept'

New York Mayor criticizes BDS movement, says Democrats should support the State of Israel.

De Blasio: Threats are 'classic Andrew Cuomo'

New York Mayor says state officials are all too familiar with the bullying of Governor Andrew Cuomo after reports of threats to lawmaker.

Bill de Blasio says he'll ensure Holocaust survivors get vaccine

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says municipality is initiating efforts to ensure that Holocaust survivors get COVID vaccine.

Did Cuomo and De Blasio learn anything from the SCOTUS decision?

We know in shul to socially distance and wear masks throughout the service. Assuming that we prefer danger and illness is ridiculous. Op-ed.

De Blasio to reopen NYC schools 2 weeks after promising not to

The NYC Mayor went back on his promise not to reopen city public schools just 2 weeks after promising not to due to spike in virus cases.

New York public schools to close amid COVID-19 surge

Meanwhile, the US has surpassed 250,000 deaths from COVID-19.

De Blasio 'regrets' criticism of hasidic funeral

New York mayor says he did not handle response to large Brooklyn funeral in early days of coronavirus pandemic as well as he should have.

'End Jewish Hatred' rally in NY proves hypocrisy of the Left

They saw NY Orthodox Jews as the weakest link, so they could falsely allege they are the only ones not following regulations.Op-ed

Cuomo to Satmar: Small wedding this year, big one next time

NY Governor Cuomo addressed the cancellation of a Satmar family wedding during a live press conference Sunday.

Haredim protest in Borough Park: 'De Blasio won't even face us'

Members of Jewish community of Borough Park, NY, protested against orders to close down the city 2 days prior to end of Sukkot.

It is Orthodox Jew vs. Orthodox Jew in New York

When the public sees Jews fighting Jews like we are witnessing in New York, all Jews lose.  Op-ed.

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Borough Park protests Cuomo's lockdown restrictions

New York City Jewish community protests new lockdown restrictions imposed by Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio.

'We will fix response to disgusting attack on Jewish reporter'

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he is unsatisfied with police response to assault on Orthodox reporter covering Brooklyn protest.

NYC Mayor seeks shutdowns in nine neighborhoods

Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to reimpose restrictions on nine neighborhoods amid rising COVID-19 cases.

Fox News host: 'Braindead de Blasio keeps schools closed'

Forbes Media Chairman discussed NYC mayor de Blasio closing down city schools for a second time over the past months.

Every Jew should be a registered Republican

Jews registered as Democrats are taken for granted by a party that has veered leftward and therefore must exhibit strength. Op-ed

N.Y. businesswoman: New Yorkers fleeing in thousands

NY businesswoman tells One America News Network that over 400,000 residents have left the city since pandemic broke out.

NYC delays start of school year to allow more prep time

Instruction supposed to begin on Sept. 10 will be delayed until Sept. 16.

Cuomo: If Bill de Blasio won't stop Brooklyn weddings, I will

New York governor vows state will step in to block weddings in Brooklyn's haredi neighborhoods if NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio won't intervene.

Will I be safe attending shul in NY on Rosh Hashannah?

Covid is the least of it. Who is going to protect the masses of Jews going to prayers in New York, Los Angeles, all the blue cities? Op-ed.

NYC Mayor: Large gatherings banned...except BLM protests

Watch: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio tells CNN that large gatherings are banned in the city, except for Black Lives Matter protests.

Orthodox Jews take protest over fireworks to de Blasio's home

Protesters gathered outside Gracie Mansion late Monday night, calling on Mayor Bill de Blasio to take action on nightly illegal fireworks.

Justice Department: De Blasio unfairly singled out Orthodox Jews

Top Justice Department official pens letter claiming NYC mayor enforced uneven social distancing rules, singling out Orthodox Jews.

De Blasio: We won't let people 'take law into their own hands'

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy: 'If Americans can protest, families should have access to their neighborhood parks.'

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Burn baby Burn

The liberal media have a deep bigotry of low expectations from the black community, masking it by condoning the looting and violence. Op-ed.

New York City lifts curfew

Mayor de Blasio announces immediate lifting of New York City's curfew, following decline in violent protests.

De Blasio, Cuomo keep fighting as situation heats up

The two Democrats have been embroiled in a personal feud as riots enter their ninth day.

NY mayor considering curfew amidst riots

New York mayor says he is discussing imposing curfew as city faces protests, looting, attacks on police during anti-racism demonstrations.

Cruz: DOJ should investigate de Blasio's statements about Jews

Texas Senator condemns New York mayor for 'gleeful tweet about sending cops after Jews.'

NY's Jewish Trump supporters learn a lesson

Not supporting election of local Republicans hurt Jewish interests in New York State. Democrats did not stand up for targeted Jews. Opinion.

NYC Mayor won't delete controversial tweet

Bill de Blasio says deleting controversial tweet related to the Jewish community would turn the saga into “a new story”.

Why Bill de Blasio is unafraid of New York’s Jews

Bill de Blasio needs to apologize and fast, rabbis say

CJV rabbinic group says it is clear NYC mayor used a different standard for Jews when he singled them out for blame over social distancing.

Mayor de Blasio's behavior is unacceptable

NYC Mayor de Blasio: Remarks were 'tough love'

Bill de Blasio says 'he spoke out of passion' after being accused of singling out Jews for failing to observe social distancing rules.

NYC Mayor: 'The time for warnings has passed'

From mayoral Twitter account, New York City's Bill de Blasio directly addresses warning to entire Jewish community.