New York City![]() New York mayor Bill de Blasio ends presidential bidNYC mayor Bill de Blasio dropping out of 2020 presidential race amid low poll numbers.![]() NY to up police presence in Jewish neighborhood on Rosh HashanaNew York Police Department vows to increase security for Jewish new year amid rise in anti-Semitic attacks.![]() A second look at recent attacks on Jews in New York CityI am far from one to whitewash or dismiss anti-Semitism, but I think many people in this case are barking up the wrong tree.![]() NYC measles outbreak declared overNew York health officials say measles outbreak which primarily affected Orthodox communities over incubation periods end without new cases.![]() Playground at private NYC club hit with anti-Semitic graffiti'Heil Hitler', swastikas, and 'gas chamber' painted at playground of private beach club in Queens.![]() Dov Hikind: 'Enough is enough of Jews living in fear in America'Former NYS Assemblyman calls on NYC's Mayor de Blasio to 'take charge' and address the city's growing anti-Semitism.![]() Can Satmar Hasidim save Bill de Blasio's campaign?New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio launches Yiddish fundraising campaign, look to raise much needed funds from Satmar Hasidic community.![]() Watch: Mass panic in Times Square over fears of shootingBackfiring vehicle motor prompts thousands to flee Times Square in New York after pedestrians mistake sound for gunshots.![]() Blackout in Manhattan leaves 90,000 without powerPower restored to most of New York City several hours after transformer fire causes major blackout.![]() Republican Jews endorsement of Katz bad for Trump and AmericaIn Queens, a YouTube video was created by three Rabbis to push Democratic Jewish Registration Drives. Are they kidding?![]() Was Brooklyn fire an arson attack on local rabbi?13 injured, 1 critically, as fire destroys three buildings in predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, with signs of possible arson.![]() NYC closes 10th Jewish school for violating vaccine orderCity officials order closure of Satmar school in Williamsburg - the 10th Jewish school closed in connection with measles epidemic.![]() Six people - including 4 kids - killed in NYC blazeApartment fire kills six, including four children, in Harlem, in Manhattan.![]() NYC closes 2 Jewish schools over measles outbreakCity officials order closure of 2 Jewish schools in Brooklyn which failed to bar unvaccinated students from attending.![]() NYC: Thief uses Tallit to pull off yeshiva burglaryPolice say suspect snuck into Brooklyn yeshiva wearing Tallit, stole thousands of dollars in cash during Passover festival.![]() NYC council member wants Yiddish taught in public schoolCity council member proposes dual-language Yiddish-English program at a NYC public school - the first of its kind in the US.![]() NYC bus driver refuses to stop for haredi man over measles fearsHaredi man claims bus driver refused to stop for him in Brooklyn, later covered her face for fear of contracting measles from him.![]() NYC declares emergency over measles outbreak in haredi communityMayor Bill de Blasio declares public health emergency following measles outbreak in haredi community in Brooklyn.![]() Poles protesting Holocaust restitution use anti-Semitic rhetoricPolish nationalists use anti-Semitic rhetoric while protesting in New York City against bill to help Holocaust survivors reclaim property.![]() 'Democrats accept Omar's anti-Semitism, but can't handle facts'Fmr. NY State Assemblyman Dov Hikind excoriates NYC Democratic leaders for removal of city councilman over 'there is no Palestine' tweet.![]() NYC rep thrown off committee for saying 'there is no Palestine'NYC councilman who represents heavily Orthodox Jewish district thrown off of committee for saying 'Palestine does not exist'.![]() De Blasio demands apology for 'there is no Palestine' statement'There is no state by that name; there is no place by that name. That’s a fact. I did not make it up,' says New York City councilman.![]() 12-year-old arrested for drawing swastikas on Queens playground12-year-old suspected of scrawling dozens of swastikas, anti-Jewish messages at school playground in Queens, NYC.![]() NYC lawmaker warns of growing anti-Semitism in NY and beyondCity councilman Chaim Deutsch speaks at Cteen event in Times Square, says Jewish youth must keep memory of Holocaust victims alive.![]() Chabad synagogue vandalized in BrooklynVandals smash plate glass window of Chabad synagogue in New York City during Sabbath.![]() NYC Mayor warns anti-Semitic attackersNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks out against anti-Semitism and BDS amid rise in anti-Semitic incidents.![]() 3 men charged with hate crimes for attacks on Jews in NYCAssailants charged for recent string of attacks on Jewish men in Crown Heights in Brooklyn.![]() Watch: Two attacks on Jews in Brooklyn in two daysJewish man punched by black male in apparently random assault in Brooklyn. Two days later, similar attack reported on Jewish woman.![]() Jewish teen beaten by gang in Brooklyn19-year-old Orthodox Jewish man assaulted by gang in suspected hate crime in Crown Heights.![]() President Trump, you can win NY if...It’s not impossible, it’s not even as hard as you think... BUT a resolution must be made by you, your administration and the NYGOP,![]() Watch: Blue light over New York CityTransformer fire in Queens sends blue light which floods the nighttime sky over New York City.![]() Thousands celebrate 231st year of Colel Chabad in NYCColel Chabad of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness holds its 2018 International Awards Dinner.![]() Watch: Orthodox synagogue vandalized in New YorkMan filmed smashing glass on message board at Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Manhattan.![]() Attack on Jew in NYC deemed gang incident, angering communityLocal Jewish community angered after police classify assault on Orthodox Jewish teen as 'gang incident', despite anti-Semitic phrases.![]() Jewish NYC councilwoman targeted with anti-Semitic letterNew York City councilwoman says she was targeted with anti-Semitic letter referencing Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, dubbing Jews 'rats'.![]() 3 large swastikas spray-painted in Brooklyn neighborhoodVandals spray-paint large swastikas and 'WP', short for 'White Power' in Brooklyn neighborhood.![]() Watch: Hasidic child assaulted in Brooklyn11-year-old Jewish boy knocked to the ground in Williamsburg. NYPD searching for gang of 10 suspects involved in attack.![]() El Al offers 'Shabbat Flight' passengers free tickets to EuropeIsrael's national airline says it never tried to place blame on religious passengers for mishaps during infamous 'Shabbat Flight' from NYC.![]() Holocaust survivor killed by NYC commuter rushing to subway89-year-old Holocaust survivor dies two weeks after being knocked to the ground by commuter rushing to train, hitting his head on platform.![]() NYC subway terrorist convictedManhattan court convicts Bangladeshi immigrant who set off a pipe bomb in New York City's busiest subway station at rush hour last December.![]() Vandals hit Brooklyn synagogue during prayersMetal pole smashes through synagogue window during prayer service, following string of attacks on Jewish institutions.![]() NYC warns of measles outbreak among Orthodox Jews in BrooklynNew York City health department warns of measles outbreak in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn, urges parents to vaccinate children.![]() NFL heiress admits to assault, making anti-Semitic remarksNew York socialite and millionaire pleads guilty to striking lawyer while making anti-Semitic comments earlier this year.![]() Attack on Brooklyn Hassidic man case of mistaken identity?62-year-old Lipa Schwartz brutally beaten in what appears to be case of mistaken identity. 'I'll never forget the trauma'.![]() Watch: Jewish man brutally assaulted in New York City62-year-old man beaten on way to morning prayers in Brooklyn. One suspect in custody.![]() IDF Chief of Staff to address Friends of IDF gala in NYCFriends of the Israel Defense Forces to celebrate ‘A Night of Heroes’ marking Israel's 70th year of independence.![]() Abbas plans NY meeting following closure of PLO officePalestinian Authority leader calls on diplomats to join meeting in NY to confront 'radical shift' in US approach to Mideast under Trump.![]() Watch: 9/11 Tribute in LightTwo powerful light beams lit up in lower Manhattan skyline as part of 9/11 commemoration.![]() NY man looking for kidney makes plea on Times Square billboard50-year-old Marc Weiner survived cancer - but lost both his kidneys, forcing him to endure regular dialysis treatments.![]() 'Jewish friends urged me to deport Nazi from NY,' says TrumpPresident Trump tells Fox News Jewish New Yorkers, including friends, had urged him since 2016 campaign to deport SS guard living in NYC.![]() Bill de Blasio denies he’s been soft on yeshiva standardsNew York Mayor Bill de Blasio pushes back against claims he's allowed yeshivas to drop secular studies.![]() Even celebrities can face anti-Semitism'Odd Mom Out' star Jill Kargman reveals her son was accosted by classmate who praised the genocide of Jews during the Holocaust.![]() Trump to meet Kim Jong Un in New York City?Report suggests Trump administration officials hoping for second face-to-face meeting with North Korean leader - this time in New York.![]() New York public schools to offer kosher lunchesNew York rep hails decision: 'Different dietary options' ensure 'no one goes hungry.'![]() Watch: Israeli Chabad Hasid saves NYC man's lifeMember of Chabad movement performs CPR on African American man who collapsed in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.![]() Jewish man sues NYC daycare for banning son's Star of DavidRussian-American Jew takes Manhattan daycare center to court over refusal to allow his son to wear Jewish symbol, citing 'safety issues'.![]() NY councilman offers gender-separate beach day to Jews, MuslimsNew York City councilman Chain Deutsch rents beach on Coney Island to host gender-separate swims for Orthodox Jewish, Muslim residents. |