New York

New York:

Hundreds hail 'Palestinian resistance' at rally in Times Square

Hundreds chant anti-Israel slogans at a rally in Times Square held to mark the ceasefire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas.

Arkia announces direct flight route between Israel and New York

Arkia announces new flight route between Tel Aviv and New York, with three weekly flights in each direction.

Trump given 'unconditional discharge' in hush money case

New York judge sentences US President-elect to an “unconditional discharge” in his hush money case, meaning he will not face further penalties.

Hillel pres.:

'Environment at Sarah Lawrence among the worst we’ve seen'

Dept. of Education opens Title VI antisemitism investigation at Sarah Lawrence College, where Hillel alleged atmosphere of intimidation.

Anti-Israel protesters in NY:

'We don’t want no Zionists here'

Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators gather outside NYU Tisch Hospital, demand release of Gaza doctor arrested by IDF over Hamas ties, while chanting slogans against Israel and holding signs with anti-Israel messages.

At least 13 shot at Queens nightclub

Police investigating mass shooting at Amazura in Queens, New York; unconfirmed reports say two shooters were involved.

NYPD:

Taxi crashed into pedestrians due to driver's medical emergency

Authorities confirm that the driver of a taxi cab, which jumped a curb and struck six pedestrians in New York City's Herald Square on Christmas Day, was experiencing a medical emergency at the time.

New York:

Taxi cab hits pedestrians in Herald Square, injuring six

Six injured as taxi cab strikes group of pedestrians in one of New York City's busiest tourist destinations. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.

Suspect in murder of health insurance executive pleads not guilty

Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York, pleads not guilty to state charges, including "terrorist" murder.

New York:

Suspect arrested in burning of woman on subway

NYPD arrests "person of interest" following the incident in which a woman was set on fire and burned to death on a subway train in Brooklyn.

Arizona man indicted for antisemitic threats against New Yorkers

Donovan Hall, 34, of Mesa, indicted for making threatening phone calls laced with antisemitic language and sending text messages featuring violent imagery to multiple victims.

Suspect in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO indicted

Prosecutors announce that Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Mysterious drones:

Feds send UAV detection systems to New York

New York Governor Hochul announces that the federal government is providing detection systems to her state as public uproar over the mystery of the drones that have been seen in multiple states deepens.

Jewish man stabbed in the neck in Crown Heights

Jewish man stabbed in neck in Crown Heights, rushed by Hatzolah to Kings County Hospital. Police conducting search for attacker.

Over a thousand rally in New York, demanding action for hostages

Adi Alexander, father of Edan Alexander, urges US President Biden, President-elect Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'This is a moment for courage, collaboration, and decisive action.'

Consul General Ofir Akunis:

Hoping for a change of atmosphere on US campuses

Consul General of Israel in NY, Ofir Akunis, speaks with Arutz Sheva during his visit to Israel. "Many in the US are wrong in their basic attitude to the state of Israel and to the truth"

New York: Jewish public servant to head NYPD

Jessica Tisch, Jewish public servant, appointed as commissioner of NYPD. She is the second woman ever appointed to the position.

NY library reveals a lost world of Yiddish music

How the NY Public Library acquired a ‘treasure trove’ of Jewish and Yiddish music.

Jewish Federation director:

'Rochester is being used as a testing ground'

‘Wanted’ posters at U of Rochester target Hillel director, Netanyahu’s brother and others with ‘ties’ to Israel.

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Singers Avraham Fried and Aviv Gefen visit the Rebbe's Ohel

Israeli singer Aviv Gefen visited grave of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe in New York, together with his friend, singer Avraham Fried and businessman and social activist, Davidi Crombie.

Former IDF soldier elected to NY State Assembly

Daniel Norber, a dual US-Israeli citizen who served in the IDF Military Police, was elected to represent Northern Hempstead in the New York State Assembly.

New York man charged with attempt to provide support to ISIS

Syed Aman from Nassau County charged in federal court in Brooklyn with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a day after being arrested as he tried to board a flight to Doha, from where he intended to reach Syria and join ISIS.

Six yarmulke wearing Jews elected to the NY State legislature.

A record number of six observant, yarmulke wearing Jews, were elected to the New York State legislature.

Pro-Israel Rep. Ritchie Torres wins reelection

Democrat Ritchie Torres wins more than 77% of the votes, defeating Republican Gonzalo Duran and independent Jose Vega.

NYPD to probe attack on pro-Israel activist in Manhattan

NYPD Hate Crime Task Force investigating assault of prominent Israel advocate Todd Richman, who was attacked while carrying an Israeli flag during a pro-Palestinian Arab demonstration on the anniversary of October 7.

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Pro-Israel activist attacked by anti-Israel protesters

Todd Richman, co-founder of Democratic Majority of Israel, attacked and beaten by pro-Hamas protesters in Manhattan as he walks down the street holding an Israeli flag.

Mike LiPetri - The New Face of New York Politics

Mike LiPetri is indeed the new face of New York Politics. He has a very bright future.

Israel's 2025 ETA-IL Travel Authorization: Complete Overview

Israel is introducing a new travel authorization program in 2025, called the ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization for Israel). This initiative simplifies travel for visitors from visa-exempt countries. Instead of dealing with embassy visits or paperwork, travelers can easily apply online for authorization before their trip, streamlining entry into the country.

Without media statement

Netanyahu departs for the UN

The Prime Minister and his wife take off for New York, where the Prime Minister will address the UN General Assembly.

In plea deal:

Man pleads guilty to planning to attack NYC synagogue in 2022

Manhattan District Attorney reaches agreement with Christopher Brown, 23, to plead guilty to possessing a firearm as part of a planned terror attack on the New York Jewish community

New York:

Jewish barber stabbed with his own scissors after Gaza argument

Muslim man goes on tirade about Gaza in Jewish-owned barbershop, grabs the barber's scissors and stabs him while yelling about killing the Jewish man.

Multi-vehicle accidents in NY: understanding liability and fault

The following steps help ensure that victims of car accidents in New York obtain the compensation they deserve, covering both immediate and long-term needs.

Kiryas Joel:

Businessman loses a quarter billion Dollars at Rebbe's request

In an attempt to lower housing prices in Kiryas Joel, a local Satmar businessman who is building 2,000 apartments in the area, announced cutting prices of apartments to half the market price.

Oregon man charged following bomb threats against NY hospitals

Man charged with making antisemitic bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in New York could face up to 155 years in prison.

Imam calls on Allah to 'destroy the Zionist Jews' at NY mosque

Islamic Center of Rockland County apologizes after video emerges of guest imam's sermon supporting Hamas and calling for death of Jews sparks controversy.

Brooklyn:

Young haredi man stabbed near Chabad headquarters

Young haredi man stabbed in Crown Heights, within 100 feet of the Chabad Headquarters, in what is being probed as a hate crime.

Popular kosher restaurant in Times Square closes permanently

Following bankruptcy filing, Patis Bakery closes two locations, including near Times Square.

Judge agrees to delay Trump sentencing in hush money trial

Following request from Trump's lawyers, New York judge rules the former President will not be sentenced on his business fraud conviction until September.

'Wake up before it's too late'

Consul General Akunis warns of 'radical Muslim occupation'

Israel’s Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, warns in interview with The New York Post that the city is in danger of falling under “radical Muslim occupation”: Your September 11th is our October 7th.

'A victory for moderate politics':

Lapid congratulates candidate who ousted Jamaal Bowman

Opposition leader congratulates George Latimer, who won the Democratic primary in New York and defeated Israel critic Jamaal Bowman.

Israel critic Jamaal Bowman loses New York primary

New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman projected to lose his Democratic primary to George Latimer, in a defeat for "The Squad".

Jamaal Bowman apologizes for calling Hamas rapes 'lies'

Squad member facing tough primary challenge says he accepts UN findings that Hamas terrorists committed rape on October 7 after previously calling the rape accusations 'propoganda.'

'Zionist piece of s**t'

Anti-Israel activist harasses Quentin Tarantino in New York

Anti-Israel activist “Crackhead Barney”, who previously attacked Alec Baldwin, harasses film director Quentin Tarantino, who is married to Israeli singer Daniella Pick.

NY supports Israel

New York Governor opens Israel Day Parade

New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, opens Israel Day Parade and says that she is, "Incredibly proud to be the Governor of a state that is home of the largest Jewish population outside of Israel.'

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters arrested after taking over Brooklyn Museum

New York City police take into custody more than two dozen people who took part in pro-Palestinian Arab protests at the Brooklyn Museum.

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.

Brooklyn:

Driver verbally attacks, tries to run over yeshiva students

Driver passing a Hasidic Jewish school in Brooklyn verbally assaults a group of Jewish people before trying to run them down. NYPD investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.

Poll reveals:

New Yorkers believe campus protests included antisemitism

Most New Yorkers support pro-Palestinian protests but say encampments ‘crossed the line’ into antisemitism, new poll shows.

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters arrested in Brooklyn

At least a dozen arrested after Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators march in Bay Ridge and clash with officers.

Assailant beats, kicks Jewish children in Brooklyn

11-13-year-old Orthodox children playing on the sidewalk viciously attacked by man who threw 2 of them to the ground and repeatedly kicked one of them.

Anti-Israel protesters occupy CUNY Graduate Center library

Protesters rename Mina Rees Library, "The Al Aqsa University Library”, agree to leave only after president promises them amnesty for taking over school building.

NYC:

Next up for congressional antisemitism hearings: Public schools

House Republicans questioning public school leaders about how they’re addressing antisemitism; David Banks, chancellor of New York City’s public school system, to testify at the Capitol.

New York:

'Bring them home': Drone show urges return of hostages

Marking seven months since the October 7th attacks, rally attendees unite in call for hostages' release, followed by a monumental display of 500 drones illuminating the sky above the Statue of Liberty in New York.

New York:

Synagogues receive fake bomb threats

At least three synagogues and museum in New York receive bomb threats. New York Police Department says none were deemed credible.

Amb. Ofir Akunis takes position of NY Consul General

Ambassador Ofir Akunis arrives in New York to take position of Consul General, will meet Israeli, Jewish, student leaders studying on campus to hear firsthand their views on current events on campus.

Court overturns Harvey Weinstein's conviction, orders retrial

By a vote of 4-3, a New York court found that the prosecution had not followed protocol when calling and questioning witnesses.

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial

Man sets himself on fire inside the designated protest area outside of former President's hush money trial in New York. Police respond to the incident.

Report:

US to restrict movement of Iranian Foreign Minister in New York

Source says the US will restrict the movements of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his delegation while they are in New York for a meeting at the United Nations.

New York:

Orthodox Jewish man stabbed in Rockland County

32-year-old Orthodox Jewish man recovering in hospital after being stabbed multiple times outside his home in Ramapo. Police investigating.

When God pulls the plug—like the earthquake that hit New York

How was it, they asked, when the entire town was stricken by fear, closed shop, and conducted no other business even after the earth shook. Opinion.