New York Governor Kathy Hochul channeled JFK and called for the return of Israeli hostages still held after 589 days. “Bring them home,” she declared, vowing unwavering support for Israel from the Empire State.
Keith and Aviva Siegel, survivors of Hamas captivity, speak at Israel Day on Fifth Parade in New York, calling for continued efforts to free the remaining 58 hostages.
40,000+ marchers are expected to turn up on New York's 5th Avenue to showcase the American Jewish community’s bond with Israel and call to bring the hostages home!
A Mexican Navy training ship, the Cuauhtémoc Sailboat, strikes the Brooklyn Bridge, injuring 20 people, three critically.
Mayor Eric Adams launches the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, the first of its kind in any major US city, to address a dramatic rise in antisemitic hate crimes.
Airport crowd gets unexpected live music from Israeli artist touring after recovering from Gaza wounds.
Hundreds gathered in New York City's Central Park to call for the release of the hostages being held in Gaza.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams condemns anti-Israel protest at Columbia University, where masked demonstrators overtook Butler Library, says that while peaceful protest is protected, lawlessness and hate will not be tolerated.
23-year-old man indicted in Manhattan for making terroristic threats against Central Synagogue and the Jewish community, including threats to kill worshippers.
Israeli consul Ofir Akunis has scheduled a celebration for next week, with the participation of released hostage Agam Berger and political figures.
Brooklyn woman accused of causing a deadly crash that killed a Jewish mother and her two daughters pleads not guilty to second-degree manslaughter charges.
Rabbi David Katz, Rabbi Dr. Joseph Frager, and Jonathan Burkan of the Israel Heritage Foundation meet New York Mayor Eric Adams, presenting him with Shemurah Matzah. Mayor Adams, in turn, promises enhanced police presence for a safe Passover.
Hate crimes against Jews 'jump off the page' and account for 62% of all hate crimes in NYC, says the commanding officer of the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force.
Upper West Side residents call for dismissal of president of civilian-police community group following his 'overt hatred' displayed by tearing down only posters of Israeli hostages,
A woman physically assaulted the man and spat on his friend while shouting slurs about them being Jewish.
Incumbent mayor warns one of the candidates seeking his job is 'spewing antisemitism' in meeting with Jewish leaders.
Three more New York City yeshivas lose status and funding over secular education standards.
Nearly 100 protesters arrested after sit-in at Trump Tower in NYC to demand release of Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil became one of the faces of the protests against Israel at Columbia University last spring and now faces possible de
Former Brooklyn state Assemblyman Dov Hikind says 'The only acceptable photo with Yasser Arafat is putting a knife in his back' after pictures of former governor with arch-terrorist resurface.
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledges past mistakes as he announces NYC mayoral run: New York City is in trouble.
Democratic Congressman rips NY Governor for dragging feet on reinstating a ban on masking in public to combat the antisemitism and violence that characterize anti-Israel protests.
NY Governor announcement at NYC school canceled over safety concerns as protesters gather to accuse her of genocide for opposing antisemitism. 3 protestors arrested.
Several dozen anti-Israel protesters hold funeral for Hezbollah leader in Manhattan’s Washington Square Park, chant “From the river to the sea, Palestine is almost free”.
New York City Police Department searching for an individual who assaulted a Jewish girl in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The incident is being investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force.
US Justice Department directs federal prosecutors to dismiss the bribery case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
Councilwoman Inna Vernikov left the NYC Council's Women's Caucus after it failed to unequivocally condemn Hamas's actions against Israeli women.
Unique Yad Vashem exhibit and street naming highlight NYC’s commitment to remember the Holocaust.
Miriam restaurant in Park Slope found vandalized with the words “Israel Steals Culture” and “Genocide Cuisine” spray-painted in red.
Hundreds chant anti-Israel slogans at a rally in Times Square held to mark the ceasefire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas.
#UnMaskHateNY publishes results of survey finding 75% of New Yorkers support revival of bans on masking in public as anti-Israel activists frequently wear masks during hate-filled demonstrations and while committing hate crimes.
Antisemitic hate crimes rose 7% in 2024 over 2023 levels even as overall hate crimes fell, constituting 55% of all hate crimes committed in New York City.
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.
Vijah Ramjattan, Hindu spiritual leader and activist, tapped for NYC’s top anti-hate crime post.
After accusations incident in which a Jewish woman and her children were hit by a car was an anti-Jewish hate crime, NYPD confirms incident was a traffic accident.
Man pushed onto subway tracks in front of an approaching train, suffering critical injuries. Person of interest detained.
Illegal migrant faces 1st and 2nd-degree murder charges for throwing lit match at Debrina Kawam and watching as she was burned so badly it took over a week to identify her.
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.
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.
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.
Man sits on bench and watches as the sleeping woman he set on fire by throwing a lit match at her dies.
The call follows extensive antisemitism at an annual conference of approximately 8000 people. The association has since issued an apology.
NY City Council votes to rename one block of President Street in Brooklyn will be renamed "Lubavitcher Rebbe Way."
Visionary filmmaker Jonathan Dekel created an underground experiment to see if he could make people care about the 100 people who are held hostage underground in Hamas tunnels, 7 of whom are Americans.
The FBI arrested Abdullah Azz al-Din Hassan after he shared his plans with an undercover agent.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted hundreds of Jewish New Yorkers at his residence for a pre-Hanukkah celebration that featured kosher food and celebrity guests.
NYC comedy club cancels show after anti-Israel backlash over event meant to heal division following Oct. 7 terror attacks.
Man with multiple fake IDs, a manifesto, a gun, and a silencer arrested at Pennsylvania McDonald’s in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare insurance division CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week.
Man in NYC wages a one-man war on anyone posting hostage flyers or removing pro-Palestine stickers. 'He really just hates Jews,' said a local resident.
New York City is asking those previously issued permits for open flame displays to consider contingency plans due to drought warning.
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth’s insurance division, was shot and killed in a premeditated attack outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Shooter remains at large,
Following outcry, Nallah Sutherland, an employee of the office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who was filmed throwing posters of Israeli hostages in the trash, suspended from her position.
Nallah Sutherland, an employee of the office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, given 'slap on the wrist' after being filmed tearing down posters of Israeli hostages and assaulting the person filming her.
About 20 protesters accusing Israel of genocide while blocking path of Ronald McDonald balloon at NYC Macy's Thanksgiving parade. Protesters jeered by crowd and arrested.
Christopher Brown, 23, was arrested in 2022 while preparing to carry out a terror attack against Jewish New Yorkers.
One of two people on a motorcycle who were filmed knocking the kippah off the head of a man who was crossing the street arrested.
Staten Island Shomrim asks for help identifying two people on a motorcycle who were filmed knocking the kippah off the head of a man who was crossing the street.
Protesters clash with police after failing to obtain a permit for a protest outside the Senate Majority Leader's home to which they brought their children and anti-Israel coloring books.
Casey Neistat, one of the most prominent American YouTubers, was recording a podcast when an anti-Israel protest passed by. In response, he stood up, took an Israeli flag, and waved it out the window. He then proceeded to discuss his support for Israel.
Christopher Husary, 37, wore a mask and a Hezbollah t-shirt during the June incident; he has now been arrested, and faces charges.
The Republican candidate for New York City Mayor claimed that 'Gentiles' would never trust Jews - 'It's in our DNA.'
