Poverty Dramatically Increases Among New York's Jews
Poverty has risen dramatically in the New York Jewish community since 2002, according to a new UJA-Federation of New York report.
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NYPD Chief: Israel Day Parade 'Manifestation of Support'
Chief of NYPD tells Arutz Sheva: Israel Day Parade is “a manifestation of the support that this community has for the State of Israel.”
New York ‘Passionate’ About Fighting Anti-Semitism
District Attorney describes fight against anti-Semitism. ‘You live in Brooklyn, I’m going to expect you respect other people.’
In New York: Am Yisrael Chai
Video: thousands took part in the annual Israel Day Parade in the heart of New York.
Golden Dawn Supporters Disrupt New York Film Screening
Supporters of Greek neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party shouted death threats as they were ousted from a documentary screening in New York.
Running for Israel: Video
L’Chaim Run/Walk for Israel took place in New York on Sunday. The winner: A non-Jew who is a great supporter of Israel.
Video: Weiner Launches New York City Mayoral Campaign
Former New York congressman Anthony Weiner has officially announced that be will be running for mayor of New York City.
Cigarette-Smuggling Arab Linked to 1994 Yeshiva Murder
One of 16 Arab men arrested in cigarette-smuggling scheme linked to murder of yeshiva student on Brooklyn Bridge.
New York's Comeback
Construction workers bolted the last pieces of a 408-foot spire into place atop One World Trade Center.
The Bread Oven that Travelled from Iran to New York
New York's Iranian Jewish community is excited and moved by a bread oven which came all the way from Iran to a local kosher supermarket.
9/11 Museum Admission Fee Would Be 'Slap in the Face'
Families of 9/11 victims are outraged over the National September 11 Memorial Museum's decision to charge admission fees.
9/11 Plane Part Found in NYC; No Sign of Human Remains
Police removed a 250-pound piece of an airplane wing from near the World Trade Center that is believed to be part of a 9/11 jetliner.
New Yorkers Raise Funds for Israel
The Mashadi Synagogue in Great Neck, New York holds a special market aimed at fundraising for Israeli organizations.
New York Joins Lag Ba'Omer Celebrations
The Jewish community in New York celebrated Lag Ba'Omer with bonfires and lots of singing and dancing. Arutz Sheva was there.
Would-be NY Synagogue Bomber Gets 5 Years
Mohamed Mamdouh, a would-be synagogue bomber in New York City, was sentenced to five years in prison.
Boston Bombers Planned to Attack Times Square
The brothers accused of staging the Boston Marathon bombings planned a new attack in Times Square, says NYC mayor.
Boston Suspects Planned to Go to NY to 'Party': Police
The brothers suspected of carrying out deadly Boston Marathon attacks had planned to head to a Manhattan party after explosions.
New York: Muslim Teen Arrested After Harrassing Jew on Subway
New York Police arrested a Muslim teen who yelled anti-Semitic slurs at a Jewish man on the subway, then tried to resist arrest.
Who Tried to Silence Pamela Geller?
The Jewish community in New York is protesting an attempt to silence Jewish activist Pamela Geller, who warns against the dangers of Islam.
'Police and Elected Officials Are Very Supportive'
New York-based author Yossi Gestetner addresses the burning of mezuzot in an apartment building in Brooklyn this week.
US Budget Cuts Could Delay Trial of Bin Laden Son-In-Law
The highly anticipated trial of Osama bin Laden's son-in-law could be delayed due to U.S. federal budget cuts.
Burned Mezuzot Found in New York on Yom Hashoah
11 mezuzot were burned in an apartment building in Brooklyn as Jews marked Holocaust Remembrance Day.
NY State Senator Arrested in Alleged Mayoral Race Scheme
A senior New York State politician was arrested on charges that he tried to bribe his way onto ballot for state’s upcoming mayoral election.
New York Mayor Plans Gun Control Ad Blitz
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is bankrolling a $12 million nationwide ad campaign in a bid to counter the US gun lobby's vast influence.
'Prototype al-Qaeda Operative' Charged in New York
Alleged al-Qaeda who plotted a bomb attack against American diplomatic facilities in Nigeria was charged Wednesday in New York.
Algerian Given 10 Years for Plotting to Bomb New York Synagogue
A New York judge sentences Ahmed Ferhani to 10 years in prison for conspiring to attack synagogues in the city.
Video: Israel's Consul General Addresses Olim
Israel’s Consul General in New York, Ido Aharoni, took part in the aliyah event at Times Square in Manhattan this week.
Terror Suspect Pleads Guilty in New York Bomb Plot
A 21-year-old Bangladeshi man pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges that he attempted to bomb the Federal Reserve bank in New York City.
Converging Storms Could Spell Major Snow for New York City
Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are forecasted to hit the crowded US northeast on Friday as two winter storms converge on the region.
Bloomberg Says Brooklyn College Should Hold Anti-Israel Event
New York Mayor defends Brooklyn College’s decision to co-sponsor a discussion about the BDS movement.
N. Korea Posts Simulation Video Depicting New York Set Ablaze
Poised to conduct a nuclear test, N. Korea has posted a video depicting a US city resembling New York ablaze after an apparent attack.
Muslims Claim They're Targets of Unfair Surveillance by NYPD
Civil rights lawyers allege that the New York Police Department has been using unlawful tactics in its counterterrorism efforts.
'Shema Yisrael' to be Engraved on Koch's Gravestone
Former New York Mayor Ed Koch's memorial stone will include a Magen David (Jewish Star) and the first portion of the Shema prayer.
NYC Mayoral Candidiate Blasts Brooklyn College for BDS Event
New York City Democratic mayoral candidate joined in the chorus of opposition directed at Brooklyn College for co-sponsoring BDS event.
CAIR Member Seeks Seat on New York City Council
Zead Ramadan, head of the New York branch of Hamas-affiliated CAIR, to run against Jew for seat on New York City Council.
Police Recover Stolen Brooklyn Torah Valued at $30,000
A Brooklyn Torah that was reported to be stolen and estimated to be worth around $30,000 was found, according to officials.
Plane From NY Blows Tires, Veers Off NJ Runway
A United Express airplane from New York blew four tires as it landed at Newark Liberty International Airport and veered off a runway
NY Passes Toughest Gun Ownership Laws in Country
New law closes several loopholes in an existing state ban on assault weapon sale and extends the requirement for background checks
New York's Cuomo Signs New Tough Gun Laws
New York becomes the first U.S. state to impose new restrictions on gun ownership in the wake the Connecticut massacre.
Planned School Bus Strike Will Leave 152,000 Kids Stranded
Drivers of New York's yellow school buses plan to go on strike Wednesday, leaving 152,000 children without transportation.
NY Set to Enact Toughest Restrictions on Guns
New York may become the first US state to enact tough new restrictions on assault weapons in the wake of the Connecticut school massacre.
New York Court Upholds 'Metzizah' Injunction
New York City court approves directive that consent form must be signed before “metzizah be'peh” stage of the Jewish bris is performed.
NY Gov Gets Serious About Gun Control, Calls for Bans
Governor called for legislation that would ban high capacity magazines and seek to deprive the mentally ill of weapons.
50 Injured as Rush-Hour Ferry Crashes in New York
"There was a large jolt. It felt like we were in a car crash. Several people were thrown into the air," said one passenger.
Israel-Based Show Rates #1 in New York
Aaron Klein is most listened-to personality on weekend evening radio.
Terrorist Behind Plot to Blow up NYC Subway Arrives in Court
A Pakistani Al-Qaeda suspect, extradited from Britain, pleaded not guilty to plotting to send a suicide bomber into the NYC subway.
New York Woman Charged with Hate Crime in Subway Death
31-year-old woman charged with murder as a hate crime after shoving a New York man to his death in front of an oncoming subway train.
2nd Time in 1 Month: Man Pushed to Death in Front of NYC Subway
Police in New York City on Friday were hunting for a woman suspected of pushing a man to his death under an oncoming subway train..
Two Firefighters Shot Dead in New York After Responding to Blaze
Two firefighters were shot dead on Monday in Webster, N.Y after a gunman opened fire as emergency personnel responded to a blaze.
Accused Killer of NY Boy Pleads Not Guilty
Pedro Hernandez, the man accused of killing six-year-old Etan Patz pleads not guilty two counts of murder and one count of kidnapping.
Yankees Offer Youkilis $12 Million
The New York Yankees reportedly offered Jewish free agent Kevin Youkilis a one-year, $12 million contract.
Video: Rep. Bachmann says 'Concessions Suicidal for Israel'
Rep. Michele Bachmann underlines that US demands for more Israeli concessions are suicidal for the Jewish State.
New York Synagogue Bombing Suspect Pleads Guilty
A suspect in a plot to disguise himself as a Jew and unleash a bloodbath in Manhattan synagogues pleads guilty to terror charges.
Outrage: 'White/Jewish City Council Member Representing NYC?'
A NY City Council hopeful asks constituents: “A White/Jewish City Council Member representing Upper Manhattan?”
Hurricane Sandy Still an Unwelcome Guest as Hanukkah Approaches
The destruction of Hurricane Sandy has barely been touched as Hanukkah approaches
Fire Ravages Popular Jewish Manhattan Deli
A raging three-alarm fire ravaged a popular Jewish deli in Manhattan on Sunday, resulting in several minor injuries.
Rallies Support Israel's Pillar of Defense in New York, Paris
Thousands are rallying to support Israel's right to defend its citizens in the face of ongoing rocket fire from Gaza.
NYC to Demolish Hundreds of Storm-Struck Homes
New York City workers are set to demolish at least 200 homes that were damaged beyond repair during Frankenstorm Hurricane Sandy last month.
Sandy Postpones 'Metziaza Be'Peh' Hearing, Injunction Extended
Manhattan court postpones hearing against new requirement that parents sign a consent form before brit procedure.
Communities Pull Together After Storms in Queens, Long Island
Communities are pulling together and families in Queens and Long Island are struggling to survive after Sandy and a nor'easter came by.
