NYC

Anti-Israel vandals target home of Queens Democratic Congressman

Congressman Gregory Meeks’ home targeted with anti-Israel graffiti after he helps secure Congressional approval for $18 billion arms sale to Israel.

Antisemitic assault at Brooklyn elementary school graduation

Jewish woman, her husband, and teenage son assaulted by Arabic-speaking family at 5th-grade graduation ceremony. NYPD refuses to investigate assault as a hate crime.

Masked man who threatened 'Zionists' in subway car identified

Masked activist who threatened Jewish man on NYC subway car identified as 36-year-old man who lives in his parents' $1.8 million California home.

Hezbollah flag in the heart of Manhattan

The Consul General of Israel in New York published a photo of anti-Israel demonstrators waving the Hezbollah flag in front of the consulate entrance.

'Raise your hands if you're a Zionist!'

Police manhunt for the pro-Palestinian protester in New York

New York Police are searching for a pro-Palestinian activist who took control of a subway car and shouted: 'Zionists, hands up! This is your chance to get out!'

Elderly Jewish man spat on in antisemitic incident in New York

Man tearing down posters of Israeli hostages charges at 74-year-old Jewish man, spits at him, and says 'Free Palestine.'

'Palestine' painted on Park Avenue Synagogue

'Palestine' written on wall of one of New York's largest synagogues as city continues to reel from spate of serious antisemitic incidents last week.

ADL calls for anti-mask laws to combat antisemites in New York

Following rise in antisemitic incidents in New York, ADL calls for revival of anti-mask laws that were used against the KKK before being repealed during the COVID pandemic.

Brooklyn Museum

Homes of director, Jewish officials hit with antisemitic graffiti

Mayor Eric Adams condemns antisemitic graffiti, vandalism, on homes of museum director and Jewish board members, including inverted red triangle used as a Hamas symbol.

'Zionists raise you hands'

Masked anti-Israel activists take over NY subway car

Large group of anti-Israel activists demand to know if there are any 'Zionists' aboard subway car, warn 'this is your chance to get out.'

'Long live October 7'

Anti-Israel protesters justify Nova festival massacre at NY rally

Anti-Israel protesters call for violence, harass journalist during rally protesting existence of exhibition documenting the massacre at the Nova music festival on October 7.

Prominent NYC rabbi struck by e-bike, suffers broken leg

Rabbi Michael Miller, CEO emeritus of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, struck in hit-and-run accident while walking home on Upper East Side.

Deputy NYPD Chief:

'We are taking tremendous measures to fight antisemitism'

Richy Taylor, Deputy Chief of the New York Police Department, speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: New York boasts strong leadership and a reliable police force, crucial for our community’s well-being.

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Tens of thousands march in New York City to support Israel

Tens of housands gathered along New York City's 5th Avenue for the annual parade in support of Israel, this year titled 'Israel Day on 5th.' In light of the events of the past year, the parade will be dedicated to call for the release of the hostages from Gaza and will see heightened security.

UJA Fed. CEO:

'October 7th changed the feeling of this parade'

Eric Goldstein spoke with Arutz Sheva before the start of the Israel Day on 5th Parade in NYC about the importance of this year's parade amid the war in Israel and the rise in antisemitism worldwide.

Brooklyn:

Man charged with hate crimes after driving car at Orthodox Jews

Asghar Ali has been charged with more than 10 crimes, including attempted murder as a hate crime, NYPD says.

Concerning survey:

Majority of Jews concerned about safety at NYC pro-Israel parade

64 percent planning on attending the Israel Day on Fifth parade are ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ concerned; only one in five who attended in the past plan on going this year.

NYC deputy mayor charges Washington Post with antisemitism

Deputy of NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls out Washington Post for article on wealthy Jews' advocacy for Israel.

NYC Mayor's top Jewish aide stepping down

Mayor Eric Adams’ top Jewish aide, Joel Eisdorfer, will be leaving City Hall next month but will continue to volunteer on Adams’ reelection campaign and continue to chair the mayor’s Jewish Advisory Council.

NYC kosher restaurant's window smashed after anti-Israel protest

Popular Rothschild TLV restaurant vandalized overnight after being targeted by anti-Israel protesters. Israeli-owned Nuts Factory also vandalized.

At anti-Israel protest:

NYPD Assistant Chief accidentally pepper sprays himself

NYPD Assistant Chief James McCarthy accidentally pepper sprays himself in the face while attempting to arrest protesters blocking the Manhattan Bridge.

Jewish population of New York at 1.4 million

UJA-Federation of New York study finds 13,000 Holocaust survivors live in New York, mostly in Brooklyn, 20% of NY Jews are Reform, 19% Orthodox, 15% Conservative.

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters block traffic on Manhattan Bridge

Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters take over Manhattan Bridge. Police take some of them, as well as journalists on hand, into custody.

Father turns in anti-Israel protester who vandalized WW1 memorial

16-year-old arrested after being photographed spray-painting 'Gaza' on Central Park World War One memorial to the 107th Infantry during anti-Israel demonstration.

Jewish man assaulted at NYC anti-Israel protest

Anti-Israel protesters steal Jewish man's traditional head-covering and beat him during demonstration intended to disrupt the Met Gala.

NYC Mayor to Arutz Sheva:

'These are not protests, this is dangerous radicalization'

Mayor Adams discusses the challenges facing New York amid growing antisemitism on campuses. Special interview.

Israeli-owned NYC restaurant defaced with swastikas

Two swastikas were found spray-painted outside ZiZi, which belongs to Sharon Hoota, whose other restaurant, Hummus Kitchen, was targeted twice in a week earlier this year.

Columbia University:

Anti-Israel protester hit counterprotester in face with rock

NYPD searching for suspects after multiple people carrying Israeli flags assaulted in separate incidents in New York City.

New York Mayor:

'We will not be a city of lawlessness'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams denounces ongoing protests at Columbia University: Agitators seeking to seize the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to sow chaos and division in our city will not succeed.

What's safer? Jerusalem and Tel Aviv or NYC, Chicago and Frisco?

Urban Israelis let their children go out to play, shop in stores where things are not locked up, and enjoy life. What can you say about life in big city USA? Op-ed.

New York:

Protestors wave Hezbollah flags, chant 'Death to America'

Anti-Israel protestors declare their love for Hezbollah terrorist organization on day pro-Hamas protestors blocked access to Chicago airport and the Golden Gate Bridge.

After Iranian attack:

NYPD to beef up security around Jewish institutions

New York City Mayor Eric Adams directs New York Police Department to beef up security around Jewish institutions, stresses there is no direct threat at this time.

NYC Mayor meets hostages' families

Representatives of the hostages’ families met with New York City Mayor Eric Adams and presented him with a yellow pin, thanking him for his contribution and dedication to bringing the hostages back home.

Reversing previous trend:

NYPD reports spike in antisemitic crimes

NYPD reports 43 antisemitic incidents in the five boroughs last month, more than double the 17 reported in February.

Michael Rapaport:

'More connected to Judaism and Israel then ever before'

Actor Michael Rapaport speaks to Arutz Sheva, expresses his 'extreme disappointment that in New York City, where I'm from, where I was born and raised, it has become acceptable to taunt, harass and openly be anti-Jewish.'

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Biden fundraiser

Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters descend on Radio City Music Hall ahead of Biden’s campaign fundraiser, calling “Genocide Joe has got to go!” among other things.

Holocaust education:

In New York, private tours aim to combat antisemitism

The Museum of Jewish Heritage seeks to educate more college-age visitors about the Holocaust, starting with a private tour for CUNY students.

Graffiti at NY college: 'Hitler, please come back'

Queens College Hillel calls pro-Hitler graffiti a threat to student safety, demands action from administration.

NYC:

Outpouring of support for vandalized kosher cafe

UWS residents clean up after Effy’s, a neighborhood kosher cafe, is hit with anti-Israel graffiti.

New York:

Man who burned rabbi's home gets 25 years in prison

Matthew Karelefsky, arsonist with ‘kill rabbi’ tattoo sentenced to decades in prison for burning rabbi’s home.

'Cornell is not safe for Jews'

A pamphlet sent to NYC students warns that Cornell University has become dangerously full of antisemitic incidents.

NYC: Bereaved Jewish parents demand accountability

11-month-old Binyomin Kuravsky was killed by a faulty radiator — and now his parents demand accountability from the city.

Released hostage in NYC:

'We don't know how much longer hostages can survive'

Over 3,000 demonstrators gathered in Central Park to call for the release of the hostages being held by Hamas.

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Thousands sing 'Am Yisrael Chai' in Times Square

Jewish youths from all over the world gather at Chabad youth event in New York.

Staten Island:

Suspect arrested over antisemitic assault

Police arrest 29-year-old suspect who allegedly called a man a "dirty Jew" before bashing him in the head with a baseball bat on Staten Island.

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Eric Adams' 4 words for anti-Israel protestors

Pro-Palestine protester confronts Eric Adams, NYC Mayor, accusing him of being 'complicit in the genocide of Palestinian children.' Listen to his reply.

Surge in antisemitism continues

NYPD reports 31 antisemitic crimes in January

Since the start of October, there have been 193 antisemitic incidents in New York City.

After cockroach poster, machete threat:

Anti-Israel prof. fired from Cooper Union

Shellyne Rodriguez, who previously threatened a reporter with a machete, fired from Cooper Union college after posting image of poster for pro-Israel event overlaid with cockroaches.

New York anti-Israel group leader:

'Final blow to destroy Israel'

The People’s Forum (TPF) executive director Manolo De Los Santos refuses to apologize after being accused of Nazi-like rhetoric in calling for erasure of Israel 'from history.'

Anti-Israel protestors target NYC cancer hospital

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan targeted by anti-Israel protestors. 'Make sure they hear you, they're in the windows,' says protest leader.

'Long-live Hamas' chanted at pro-Houthi NYC protest

Hundreds protest US retaliatory strikes on Houthis. Protestors rip down posters of Israeli hostages, chant 'from the river to the sea, Yeen will be free.'

Sen. Schumer rallys with freed hostage in NYC

Senator Chuck Schumer and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined a rally of 2500 people in New York City calling for the release of the hostages.

Who blocked NYC bridges?

Anti-Israel protestors were Jewish Ivy grads

New York Post investigation reveals identities of the privileged elite who shut down Manhattan bridges, Holland Tunnel to protest Israel's war against Hamas.

Anti-Israel protestors block 3 NYC bridges, tunnel

About 200 demonstrators block Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, and Holland Tunnel to call for end of Israeli military action in Gaza.

Muslim boxer takes down Israeli flag in Union Square cafe

Boxer and social media influencer Adam Saleh took down the flag while chanting 'Free Palestine' and repeating Hamas talking points.

NYPD:

Antisemitic crimes fall to 31 in December, still double 2022

Antisemitic hate crimes fall from over 60 in October and November to 31 in December in sign post-Octiber 7 wave may be waning.

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters cause delays at JFK Airport

Anti-Israel protesters yell inflammatory chants, stop traffic and cause chaos at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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Anti-Israel protesters shut down entrance to World Trade Center

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters wave PLO flags and chant "Free Palestine" during latest anti-Israel demonstration.

NYC kosher restaurant attacked for 2nd time in 4 days

Following 'soup Nazi' incident, 2nd woman assaults employee at Manhattan Hummus Kitchen. Owner: 'City not doing anything to protect us.'

NYPD tells son of Elie Wiesel to put away Israel flag at protest

Elisha Wiesel, son of Nobel Peace Prize-winning Holocaust survivor, surrounded by mask-wearing anti-Israel activists at Penn Station.