News and updates about NY

Teen who tried to use fake IDs accuses hotel of antisemitism

A dispute over fake IDs led a teen to accuse a 5-star hotel of Holocaust denial — and rope in Drake.

Teen who tried to use fake IDs accuses hotel of antisemitism

NY elections: Jewish votes do matter

Early and mail in voting in NY can cause a progressive edge while party officials calculate Jewish voting patterns for redistricting. Op-ed.

NY elections: Jewish votes do matter

NYC mayoral hopeful to get backing of local Jewish leaders

Andrew Yang campaign to receive high profile endorsements despite issues which would seemingly put him at odds with NYC Jewish community.

NYC mayoral hopeful to get backing of local Jewish leaders

5 NY races where Jews should vote, volunteer, donate and speak

The June 23rd primary losses showed that Jews had invested millions of dollars only to find themselves homeless. That must change. Op-ed.

5 NY races where Jews should vote, volunteer, donate and speak

NY Court Sentences Al Qaeda Sympathizer to 22 Years in Jail

A Nigerian national was sentenced to 22 years in prison for helping Al Qaeda by a New York court.

NY Court Sentences Al Qaeda Sympathizer to 22 Years in Jail

Bill to Strip Funding of Schools Supporting BDS Becomes Law

New York State senate passes bill into law punishing schools that boycott Israel.

Bill to Strip Funding of Schools Supporting BDS Becomes Law

Bill to Strip Schools Supporting ASA Boycott of Public Funding

New York State politicians to propose bill stripping public aid from colleges, universities supporting ASA boycott of Israel.

Bill to Strip Schools Supporting ASA Boycott of Public Funding

US Jews: NO to Kerry's Plans for Israel

In conference this week in NYC, Samaria Regional Council head Gershon Mesika urges US Jews to oppose Kerry's idea of a 2-state solution.

US Jews: NO to Kerry's Plans for Israel

NY-Bound Flight Makes Forced Landing Following Threat

A plane from Cairo bound for New York made an emergency landing in Scotland after a passenger discovered threatening letter onboard aircraft

NY-Bound Flight Makes Forced Landing Following Threat

Group of 100 Yeshiva Students Kicked Off NY Plane

A group of 101 yeshiva students and their eight accompanying chaperones were kicked off a flight from New York to Atlanta.

Group of 100 Yeshiva Students Kicked Off NY Plane

Anti-Semite's NY College Workshop Cancelled

Parsons School of Design has canceled a workshop that had been set to be taught by disgraced fashion designer John Galliano.

Anti-Semite's NY College Workshop Cancelled

Two Swastikas, Graffiti Found on NY Sidewalk

Two swastikas and anti-Semitic remarks have been found scrawled on a sidewalk in Nassau County, New York.

Two Swastikas, Graffiti Found on NY Sidewalk

Accused Anti-Semitic Fashion Designer Set to Teach in NY

Fashion designer John Galliano, who was convicted in France for a public anti-Semitic rant, is set to teach at top NY design school.

Accused Anti-Semitic Fashion Designer Set to Teach in NY

NY Teen Arrested After Threatening to Blow Up Yeshiva

A Jewish high school student in Long Island has been arrested after threatening to blow up his Yeshiva.

NY Teen Arrested After Threatening to Blow Up Yeshiva

'Jews Are Evil' Teacher Gets Leave

High school English teacher on leave assigning students a writing composition that sought to persuade reader that “Jews are evil”.

'Jews Are Evil' Teacher Gets Leave

Four Killed in Back-to-Back NY Shooting Spree

Four people were killed and two others wounded Wednesday when a gunman opened fire at two locations in the state of New York.

Four Killed in Back-to-Back NY Shooting Spree

Largest Anti-Muslim Ad Campaign Hits NY Subway System

The group behind last year’s anti-Jihadist advertisements on NY subways is planning its largest campaign to date.

Largest Anti-Muslim Ad Campaign Hits NY Subway System

NY Subway Bomb Plot Accomplice Pleads Not Guilty

A Pakistani Al-Qaeda suspect, who was extradited to US, pleaded not guilty to plotting to send a suicide bomber aboard New York City subway.

NY Subway Bomb Plot Accomplice Pleads Not Guilty

Interactive 'Gun Map' Prompts Anthrax Scare at NY Paper

A NY newspaper is being protected by armed guards after it published interactive map providing information on residents with gun permits.

Interactive 'Gun Map' Prompts Anthrax Scare at NY Paper

Terror Suspect Accused of NY Subway Attack Extradited to US

Police in UK have extradited a terror suspect to US to face charges that he took part in an Al Qaeda plot to attack NY city subway system.

Terror Suspect Accused of NY Subway Attack Extradited to US

Police: NY Couple Arrested, Possessed 'Terrorist Encyclopedia'

A New York man and woman were arrested after police found a substance used to make bombs, and papers titled "The Terrorist Encyclopedia."

Police: NY Couple Arrested, Possessed 'Terrorist Encyclopedia'

NY Newspaper Sparks Outrage Over Interactive 'Gun Holders' Map

NY newspaper has enraged readers after publishing interactive map showing names, addresses of residents with gun permits.

NY Newspaper Sparks Outrage Over Interactive 'Gun Holders' Map

NY Post Delivers Care Package of Jewish Goodies to Ahmadinejad

In ‘honor’ of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s arrival in NY, The New York Post decided to deliver a gift basket to his luxury suite.

NY Post Delivers Care Package of Jewish Goodies to Ahmadinejad

Ahmadinejad Arrives in NY, Surrounded by Protests

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in New York Saturday evening to attend the 67th annual meeting of the UN General Assembly.

Ahmadinejad Arrives in NY, Surrounded by Protests

Turkish PM Cancels Trip to UN General Assembly

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has canceled his trip to the U.S. where he was due to attend the annual U.N. General Assembly meeting.

Turkish PM Cancels Trip to UN General Assembly

Groups Blast NY Hotel for Agreeing to Host Ahmadinejad

Activist groups are slamming the Warwick hotel in NY for reportedly agreeing to host Ahmadinejad during next month's UN General Assembly.

Groups Blast NY Hotel for Agreeing to Host Ahmadinejad

Two Men Attempt to Run Down Hassidic Jews Outside NY Bakery

Two men were arrested in New York after they allegedly drove a vehicle into a crowd of Hassidic Jews standing outside local bakery.

Two Men Attempt to Run Down Hassidic Jews Outside NY Bakery

Rabbis: Health Dept. 'Spread Lies' About 'Metzizah Be'Peh'

A group of rabbis said they would ignore a proposed law that would mandate that parents sign a consent form to perform metzitzah b'peh.

Rabbis: Health Dept. 'Spread Lies' About 'Metzizah Be'Peh'

Seam Pops on George Washington Bridge, Flattens Tires on 20 Cars

A piece of metal on a seam popped on George Washington Bridge Tuesday, flattening tires on nearly 20 cars and closing two lanes of traffic.

Seam Pops on George Washington Bridge, Flattens Tires on 20 Cars

Anne Frank Archive Set to Sell for $30,000 at NY Auction

An archive of documents and artifacts relating to Anne Frank will be auctioned off on Nov. 5 at the New York Doyle auction house.

Anne Frank Archive Set to Sell for $30,000 at NY Auction

Bomb Threat on NY Flight Forces Emergency Landing

Passenger jet flying from NY to Moscow made emergency landing in Iceland after a caller claimed there was a bomb on board.

Bomb Threat on NY Flight Forces Emergency Landing

Bar Mitzvah Fireworks Cause Trouble for NY Congressman

A NY congressman solicited donations from constituent who sought his help in obtaining permits for bar mitzvah fireworks celebration

Bar Mitzvah Fireworks Cause Trouble for NY Congressman

Obama to Dine with Ahmadinejad, Morsi at U.N. Assembly in NY?

Ban Ki-moon has invited Obama to join Ahmadinejad, Morsi at a VIP lunch on opening day of U.N. General Assembly in NY.

Obama to Dine with Ahmadinejad, Morsi at U.N. Assembly in NY?

NY Soda Ban Hearing with a Holocaust Allusion

NY City board of health held a public hearing over proposal to limit size of sugary drinks, with councilman making allusion to Holocaust.

NY Soda Ban Hearing with a Holocaust Allusion

Orthodox Jewish Woman Runs for NY State Senate

For the first time, an Orthodox Jewish woman is running for office in the New York State Senate.

Orthodox Jewish Woman Runs for NY State Senate

NY Deli to Continue Selling Kosher 'Heart-Attack' Sandwiches

A U.S. District Court Judge in Manhattan ruled that the 2nd Avenue Deli may keep selling its "Instant Heart Attack" sandwich.

NY Deli to Continue Selling Kosher 'Heart-Attack' Sandwiches

Anti-Semitism in Brooklyn Reaches New Heights

Lawmakers expressed outrage over the recent escalation of anti-Semitic attacks in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Anti-Semitism in Brooklyn Reaches New Heights