News and updates about Bronx

Bronx med school to become tuition-free in August

Jewish philanthropist donates $1 billion to Bronx med school, eliminating all future tuition.

Bronx med school to become tuition-free in August

One dead in shooting at Bronx subway station

The shooting at Mt. Eden station took place after a fight broke out the scene.

One dead in shooting at Bronx subway station

Yankees outfielder credits Jewish father for career success

Yankee Harrison Bader talks baseball over matzah ball soup and pastrami at Liebman’s Deli.

Yankees outfielder credits Jewish father for career success

New York City:

Legal aid group settles discrimination claim with Jewish staffer

Bronx legal aid firm apologizes and agrees to monetary award to Jewish staffer who was discriminated against by co-workers.

Legal aid group settles discrimination claim with Jewish staffer

NY lawmaker calls for increased funding for Jewish schools

State Committee on Education chair Michael Benedetto urges more money for day schools, especially for science, technology and math.

NY lawmaker calls for increased funding for Jewish schools

How a Catholic university amassed Bronx Jewish artifacts

A Catholic university may be the unlikeliest place for what may be the largest depository dedicated to the Jewish history of the Bronx.

How a Catholic university amassed Bronx Jewish artifacts

Hasidic family returns lost wallet - and $1,400 - to Bronx man

State Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein helps Hasidic family track down Bronx man who lost his wallet - and $1,400.

Hasidic family returns lost wallet - and $1,400 - to Bronx man

NYC: Anti-vaxxers protest with swastikas

Anti-vaxxers protest with swastikas and yellow star outside Jewish politician’s office in the Bronx.

NYC: Anti-vaxxers protest with swastikas

'There’s some very unhappy people in Riverdale right now'

Release of suspect in Bronx synagogue attacks reignites debate over bail reform.

'There’s some very unhappy people in Riverdale right now'

Outrage after Bronx synagogue vandal freed without bail

Dov Hikind, former NY State Assemblyman, denounces court’s decision as sending a “horrible message.”

Outrage after Bronx synagogue vandal freed without bail

Suspect arrested in vandalism against Riverdale synagogues

Man arrested after 4 synagogues repeatedly targeted with rock-throwing, vandalism

Suspect arrested in vandalism against Riverdale synagogues

Synagogue vandal in the Bronx strikes again

Windows smashed at Riverdale Jewish Center in latest act of vandalism against Jewish targets in the Bronx.

Synagogue vandal in the Bronx strikes again

Four synagogues in the Bronx targeted by rock throwers

New York Police investigating after four synagogues in the Bronx were targeted in a series of rock-throwing attacks.

Four synagogues in the Bronx targeted by rock throwers

Open Letter to Mr. Jamaal Bowman, Dem. Congresssional candidate

A letter from the rabbi of a major Westchester synagogue to the Dem. primaries candidate for his district as early voting begins. Op-ed.

Open Letter to Mr. Jamaal Bowman, Dem. Congresssional candidate

New York brothers arrested for attempting to build bomb

Former New York City teacher and his brother suspected of stockpiling materials for making bombs.

New York brothers arrested for attempting to build bomb

Bronx fire caused by three-year-old playing with stove

Officials say Bronx fire started by boy who was playing with the burners on the kitchen stove.

Bronx fire caused by three-year-old playing with stove

12 dead in fire in the Bronx

12 people killed, four critically injured in fire in five-story building in Belmont.

12 dead in fire in the Bronx

Shuttered Bronx synagogue becomes a dumping ground

After Bronx synagogue closes down, neighborhood residents dump trash on the property - then complain to municipality.

Shuttered Bronx synagogue becomes a dumping ground

Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary at Jewish nursing home in Bronx

Former President visits RiverSpring Health senior care home in the Bronx to discuss his wife's record on Israel.

Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary at Jewish nursing home in Bronx