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Federal complaint:

NYC suspects sought deadlier attack than Boston bombing

Federal complaint says two Pennsylvania men inspired by ISIS threw homemade explosive devices at protesters outside New York City mayor’s residence.

NYC suspects sought deadlier attack than Boston bombing

Zohran Mamdani's wife liked posts praising October 7th massacre

The wife of New York's mayor, Rama Dawaji, liked posts that praised the October 7th massacre and called for violent resistance against Israel.

Zohran Mamdani's wife liked posts praising October 7th massacre

Man attacked at Khamenei memorial service in NYC

A memorial for Ayatollah Khamenei in Washington Park in Manhattan turned into a violent confrontation after a passerby removed a poster of the Iranian leader.

Man attacked at Khamenei memorial service in NYC

New Jersey man charged over attack on Chabad world headquarters

New Jersey man charged with damaging religious property after ramming his car multiple times into the entrance of Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in Brooklyn.

New Jersey man charged over attack on Chabad world headquarters

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Teens take over Times Square with Jewish pride

Thousands of Jewish teens fill Times Square as the CTeen Shabbaton concludes with a global display of Jewish pride, featuring Havdalah, music, and speakers from 60 countries.

Teens take over Times Square with Jewish pride

Israel drone supplier booted from Brooklyn Navy Yard

After NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes office, NYC City Hall evicts Israel drone supplier from Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Israel drone supplier booted from Brooklyn Navy Yard

Brooklyn man arrested and released over antisemitic attack

23-year-old who was arrested after allegedly stabbing a man near the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn has been released and is set to return to court in April.

Brooklyn man arrested and released over antisemitic attack

Jewish student assaulted near Yeshiva University

Jewish student from Yeshiva University assaulted near the campus in Manhattan. University spokesperson says the incident was an unbiased attempted robbery.

Jewish student assaulted near Yeshiva University

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Segev's revenge against Hamas - Shma Yisrael in Time Square

Released hostage Segev Kalfon tells Arutz Sheva - Israel National News how he had planned to get the last word against Hamas - and how he still intends to do so.

Segev's revenge against Hamas - Shma Yisrael in Time Square

Bereaved grandson claims grandfather was burned to death

Elhanan Shkolnik, grandson of the late Amram Chai Mizrachi, who died last Thursday in a fire in his apartment, published a forceful statement on Sunday alleging that his grandfather’s death was not accidental.

Bereaved grandson claims grandfather was burned to death

Queens

Yeshiva students rescued after falling into icy waters

Three 22-year-old yeshiva students were rescued from Jamaica Bay in Queens, New York on Friday after the ice they were walking on broke up and they fell into the icy water.

Yeshiva students rescued after falling into icy waters

Senate launches probe into Mamdani’s antisemitism policy changes

Senate panel investigating Mayor Mamdani for rescinding his predecessor’s antisemitism and anti-BDS orders, warning the move could jeopardize $2.2B in federal funding and weaken protections for Jewish students.

Senate launches probe into Mamdani’s antisemitism policy changes

Mamdani picks left-wing leader to head NYC antisemitism office

New York City Mayor selects Phylisa Wisdom of the New York Jewish Agenda to lead NYC’s antisemitism office, prompting concern from Jewish leaders.

Mamdani picks left-wing leader to head NYC antisemitism office

Queens:

Teen arrested for antisemitic death threat emails to high school

17-year-old Queens teen arrested for sending antisemitic emails threatening to kill Jews, amid a rise in hate crimes.

Teen arrested for antisemitic death threat emails to high school

NYPD

Antisemitic hate crimes up 182% in Mamdani's first month

In the first month of the Zohran Mamdani administration, antisemitic hate crimes nearly triple the total from January 2025 and account for more than half of all hate crimes in the city.

Antisemitic hate crimes up 182% in Mamdani's first month

Man charged with hate crime in Chabad headquarters ramming

36-year-old charged with hate crimes after ramming his car five times into Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn.

Man charged with hate crime in Chabad headquarters ramming

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Suspect rams car into Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn

Suspect repeatedly drives a vehicle into Chabad headquarters in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. No injuries reported. Driver arrested.

Suspect rams car into Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn

Akunis:

'Never Again' means nothing if we ignore antisemitism

Israel's NY consulate condemns the attack on a Queens rabbi on Holocaust Remembrance Day, linking it to anti-Israel policies and BDS.

'Never Again' means nothing if we ignore antisemitism

Man arrested for attack on Queens rabbi on Holocaust Day

32-year-old man arrested for allegedly attacking a Queens rabbi on Holocaust Remembrance Day, shouting antisemitic slurs before punching him. He faces hate crime charges.

Man arrested for attack on Queens rabbi on Holocaust Day

Rabbi attacked in Queens on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Rabbi assaulted in a targeted antisemitic attack in Queens on Holocaust Remembrance Day, prompting widespread condemnation from city leaders, including Mayor Mamdani.

Rabbi attacked in Queens on Holocaust Remembrance Day

WZO Chairman:

'Mr. Mayor - 'Never Again' is not just about ceremonies'

World Zionist Organization chairman Yaakov Hagoel wrote to NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani to demand that he reverse steps taken against the city's Jewish population.

'Mr. Mayor - 'Never Again' is not just about ceremonies'

Two teens arrested over swastikas in Brooklyn playground

Two 15‑year‑olds arrested after dozens of swastikas and antisemitic messages were spray‑painted in a Brooklyn playground.

Two teens arrested over swastikas in Brooklyn playground

NYC

Antisemite stalks Jewish family, assaults father

Woman shouts 'I'm going to kill all the Jews' while following a Jewish couple and their young children before sucker-punching the father.

Antisemite stalks Jewish family, assaults father

Mamdani's surprising statement

Demonstrators call for death to the IDF, express support for Hamas, outside Queens, NY, synagogue.

Mamdani's surprising statement

CAM: 'Mayor Mamdani has to act before words turn into bullets'

Combat Antisemitism Movement condemns, ‘We support Hamas,’ chants at Queens protest.

CAM: 'Mayor Mamdani has to act before words turn into bullets'

Jack Engelhard:

When journalism was alive in New York City

Columnists like…Breslin, Talese, Mailer et al, they pounded, they hammered their prose. Op-ed.

When journalism was alive in New York City

Unanimous vote

Julie Menin elected NYC’s first Jewish speaker

Julie Menin unanimously elected NYC Council speaker, becoming its first Jewish leader. She pledges to protect New Yorkers and address rising antisemitism.

Julie Menin elected NYC’s first Jewish speaker

NYPD:

Jews targeted more than all other groups combined in 2025

NYPD data shows 330 antisemitic incidents in 2025 - more than all other groups combined - with a suspected anti‑Jewish attack every 26 hours, even as overall hate crimes declined.

Jews targeted more than all other groups combined in 2025

Bruce Blakeman:

'Mamdani is dangerous, his policies are anti‑American'

New York Governor candidate Bruce Blakeman blasts NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani as “very dangerous," vows to keep him “in check" if elected.

'Mamdani is dangerous, his policies are anti‑American'

The judge's response to Maduro's claim he was 'kidnapped'

Deposed Venezuelan dictator and his wife plead innocent upon their first court appearance since their capture.

The judge's response to Maduro's claim he was 'kidnapped'

Report

How Mamdani covered for cancelling Adams' antisemitism orders

A New York Times report reveals how NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani attempted to avoid angering Jewish New Yorkers by cancelling many orders instead of the two related to antisemitism and Israel.

How Mamdani covered for cancelling Adams' antisemitism orders

New Yorkers:

Be afraid, be vigilant, but gird your loins for battle

This is a fight we cannot afford to lose. When the mayor fails to deliver on his pie-in-the-sky promises, he has two ready-made scapegoats to feed to the rage of the masses: The millionaires, the billionaires--and the Jews.Opinion.

Be afraid, be vigilant, but gird your loins for battle

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Chabad truck 'song-bombs' Mamdani press conference

A Chabad truck playing the Hasidic song 'Hinei Ma Tov' passed by Zohran Mamdani's conference to announce members of his cabinet and other changes, bringing the proceedings to a breief halt.

Chabad truck 'song-bombs' Mamdani press conference

Akunis:

'Mamdani’s moves endanger New York City Jews'

Israel’s Consul in New York warns that Mayor Mamdani’s cancellation of IHRA recognition and anti‑boycott rules endangers Jewish communities, after the Mayor revoked Israel‑related orders issued by Eric Adams.

'Mamdani’s moves endanger New York City Jews'

Red Flags on the Steps of City Hall:

Mamdani’s Socialist spectacle signals a perilous turn for NYC

For many Jewish New Yorkers, the inauguration spectacle raised an uncomfortable question: when socialist leaders speak of predatory elites exploiting the masses, who do their followers imagine? Opinion.

Mamdani’s Socialist spectacle signals a perilous turn for NYC

Diaspora Minister

'New York mayor an overt anitsemite & terror supporter'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli responds to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's cancellation of executive orders that combatted antisemitism.

'New York mayor an overt anitsemite & terror supporter'

Conf. of Presidents CEO:

'Mamdani cancelling Adams' antisemitism orders troubling sign'

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish organizations CEO William Daroff condemns Zohran Mamdani for cancelling the order recognizing the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

'Mamdani cancelling Adams' antisemitism orders troubling sign'

Oops:

Mamdani’s name now appears on Adams’ pro‑Israel posts

Mamdani takes over NYC mayoral social accounts, leaving his name on Adams’ pro‑Israel posts, including one describing a meeting with Netanayhu whom Mamdani has vowed to arrest.

Mamdani’s name now appears on Adams’ pro‑Israel posts

Keeps antisemitism office

Mamdani scraps Adams’ Israel‑related orders

Newly sworn-in NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani revokes all Adams orders issued after his indictment, including the IHRA definition and an anti‑boycott rule, while pledging continued support for the city’s antisemitism office.

Mamdani scraps Adams’ Israel‑related orders

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of NYC

Mamdani took his oaths of office in a small, private ceremony shortly after ringing in 2026, becoming the first mayor to swear on the Quran.

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of NYC

On Adams' last day in office:

NYC releases first antisemitism report

The report details policies, executive orders, and enforcement tools launched in 2025, as Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office.

NYC releases first antisemitism report

Mamdani appoints terrorist defender to NY chief council

The incoming mayor of New York has announced the appointment of attorney Ramzi Kassem as New York's legal counsel. Kassem, born in Syria, previously defended an al-Qaeda terrorist.

Mamdani appoints terrorist defender to NY chief council

AOC, Bernie Sanders to headline Mamdani’s inauguration in NYC

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will open the inauguration of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, NYC’s first Muslim mayor, with Bernie Sanders administering the oath during a public ceremony on Broadway.

AOC, Bernie Sanders to headline Mamdani’s inauguration in NYC

Adams warns:

'Antisemitism will rise under Mamdani'

Outgoing NYC Mayor warns antisemitism will worsen under Mayor-elect Mamdani, vows to fight hate using technology and civic education after leaving office.

'Antisemitism will rise under Mamdani'

Mamdani taps Ms Rachel, Cynthia Nixon for inaugural committee

Anti-Israel celebrities appointed to group advising New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team.

Mamdani taps Ms Rachel, Cynthia Nixon for inaugural committee

'Kill a Jew today'

Suspect in Crown Heights antisemitic stabbing arrested

Attacker shouted that he was going to "kill a Jew today" before committing stabbing, victim says.

Suspect in Crown Heights antisemitic stabbing arrested

'Part of the problem'

Top NYC rabbi condemns Mamdani’s antisemitic appointees

Rabbi Marc Schneier denounces NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after an ADL report revealed over 20% of his appointees hold antisemitic views, accusing Mamdani of fueling hatred against Israel.

Top NYC rabbi condemns Mamdani’s antisemitic appointees

ADL:

Over 20% of Mamdani's team have antisemitic history

ADL details antisemitic remarks, extremist ties, and vetting concerns surrounding key transition appointments.

Over 20% of Mamdani's team have antisemitic history

Netanyahu says he plans to visit NYC 'soon' under Mamdani

Israeli PM says in response to invitation that he cannot be in New York on January 1, the day of Mamdani's inauguration, but he will visit the city even though Mamdani has vowed to arrest him.

Netanyahu says he plans to visit NYC 'soon' under Mamdani

The handwriting is on the wall in New York City

Going after the inciters, the attackers, the supporters who enable an atmosphere of intimidation and fear directed against Jews is the only solution that can begin to change the direction towards which American society is heading. And the time is now. Op-ed.

The handwriting is on the wall in New York City

After appointee resigns

Mamdani vows vetting reform

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani vows to tighten vetting after his appointee resigns amid backlash over antisemitic social media posts.

Mamdani vows vetting reform

Mamdani appointee resigns over antisemitic social media posts

Catherine Almonte Da Costa, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's appointee as New York's director of appointments after posts about 'money hungry Jews' resurfaced.

Mamdani appointee resigns over antisemitic social media posts

Mamdani taps lawyer who defended Al-Qaeda terrorist for post

New York Post reports that Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani may appoint Ramzi Kassem - who defended an Al-Qaeda terrorist and led anti-Israel activism - as NYC’s top legal advisor.

Mamdani taps lawyer who defended Al-Qaeda terrorist for post

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Chabad yeshiva students assaulted on NYC subway

Chabad-Lubavitch yeshiva students returning from Hanukkah outreach say they were assaulted and threatened on a New York City subway train.

Chabad yeshiva students assaulted on NYC subway

Eric Adams

Sydney massacre is the 'actualization of globalize the intifada'

Outgoing NYC Mayor announces increase to security for Jewish institutions over Hanukkah, notes that the Bondi shooting is the end result of extreme violent anti-Zionist rhetoric.

Sydney massacre is the 'actualization of globalize the intifada'

Major cities reinforce Jewish site security after Sydney massacre

Authorities in Europe and the US increased security at Hanukkah events and Jewish sites after an antisemitic terror attack in Sydney killed at least 11 people, prompting global vigilance.

Major cities reinforce Jewish site security after Sydney massacre

Adams warns:

'Dark days' ahead under Mamdani’s NYC leadership

In interview with the New York Post, outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams warns of “dark days” under Zohran Mamdani, citing safety risks and antisemitism concerns.

'Dark days' ahead under Mamdani’s NYC leadership

Sa’ar:

'Netanyahu will visit NYC despite Mamdani’s arrest threat'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar dismisses NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s vow to arrest PM Netanyahu, stressing the visit will go ahead despite opposition from Mamdani.

'Netanyahu will visit NYC despite Mamdani’s arrest threat'

President Herzog in NYC:

Mamdani shows 'utter contempt' for Jewish nation state

Speaking in New York, President Isaac Herzog urged a united fight against antisemitism, defended Israel’s conduct in war, and warned of growing Iranian aggression.

Mamdani shows 'utter contempt' for Jewish nation state

Herzog slams Mamdani's 'outrageous' statements

President Isaac Herzog slams NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, warning that Mamdani's anti-Israel statements are a serious 'red flag.'

Herzog slams Mamdani's 'outrageous' statements