Manhattan

$318 million victory: Iran terror victims finally paid

After decades, Iran-linked Manhattan skyscraper yields $318M for terror victims.

Emotional:

Former hostages shout 'Shema Yisrael' in Times Square

Former hostages Segev Kalfon, Matan Zangauker, and Ilana Gritzewsky took the stage in Manhattan at Chabad’s massive youth event, shouted 'Shema Yisrael' and sang 'Shir LaMa’alot.'

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.

NYC Jewish groups to hold rally near Park East Synagogue

NYC Jewish groups to rally near Park East Synagogue after recent protest in which anti-Israel activists disrupted an Aliyah event.

DOJ probing anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan synagogue

The DOJ is investigating an anti-Israel protest outside Manhattan’s Park East Synagogue in which protesters shouted violent chants during a Nefesh B’Nefesh event.

Antisemitic mob harasses Jews at Park East Synagogue

Protesters call for violence against Jews while standing outside historic Manhattan synagogue during Aliyah event.

Antisemitic violence:

Israeli educator assaulted in heart of New York City

Israeli educator Rami Glikstein assaulted in Manhattan in an antisemitic attack. Israel’s Consul General blames global incitement and urges US leaders to condemn violence against Jews.

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NY mayor candidate escapes enraged protesters

NY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani escapes protesters in downtown Manhattan, who loudly accused him of being an 'antisemite.'

Rabbi Pinto: Schottenstein is the ‘Abraham of our generation’

Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto and Jewish billionaire Jay Schottenstein open library containing tens of thousands of Torah and Jewish thought books in the heart of Manhattan.

'Avinu Malkeinu'

Singers Akiva and Idan Raichel prepare for High Holidays

Israeli singer Akiva draws thousands to the United Palace Theater in Manhattan, performing popular hits and inviting musician Idan Raichel to perform alongside him. Watch.

Jewish graduate of Cornell

Julia Hyman killed in Manhattan shooting

Julia Hyman, a 27-year-old Cornell graduate, identified as one of four victims in Monday's tragic Manhattan shooting. Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff issues a heartfelt statement mourning her loss.

Gunman neutralized

Shooting in Midtown Manhattan leaves four dead

Shooting in Midtown Manhattan results in four fatalities, including a New York Police Department officer. The shooter, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas is also dead from an apparent self-inflicted injury.

Attack foiled:

NY man charged for bombs on subway tracks, rooftops

Michael Gann, 55, faces federal charges after allegedly placing homemade bombs across Manhattan, including on subway tracks and rooftops. He faces up to 40 years in prison.

Trump antisemitism envoy to attend NYC Jerusalem conference

Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, Trump's nominee for US Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, will attend the Jerusalem Conference in New York on May 18 at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan.

Helicopter crashes into Hudson River, killing six

Helicopter crashes into the Hudson River near Manhattan, killing six people. Emergency teams respond swiftly after the aircraft was reported submerged.

Trump Tower:

Jewish activists protest for release of Columbia activist

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

Threats to Manhattan synagogue

Utah man faces terrorism charges

Luis Ramirez, a Utah man accused of threatening a Manhattan synagogue, faces charges of terrorism and hate crimes.

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Jewish teens fill Times Square with unapologetic Jewish pride

7,000 Jewish teens from 60 countries filled Times Square on Saturday night, singing, dancing, and declaring their Jewish pride in the most public square on earth. After a year of challenges, they didn’t gather to explain who they are. They came to live it—out loud and together.

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead outside of Manhattan hotel

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,

My letter to President Trump

There are many better uses for the prime Manhattan real estate taken up by the United Nations than the useless, evil institution that stands there now. Op-ed.

Second time in two weeks

New York Democrat's office vandalized by pro-Palestinians

Red paint and the words “Free Gaza” painted on the outer section of the office of Rep. Adriano Espaillat. A group of lawmakers, including two members of The Squad, condemn the vandalism.

Manhattan:

Torah dedication honors victims of October 7th

Over 5,000 people attended the dedication of the Torah scroll which was adorned with a cover inscribed with the names of those who lost their lives on October 7th.

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Pro-Israel activist attacked by anti-Israel protesters

Todd Richman, co-founder of Democratic Majority of Israel, attacked and beaten by pro-Hamas protesters in Manhattan as he walks down the street holding an Israeli flag.

'Terrorist' painted on Manhattan congressman's office

Rep. Adriano Espaillat's office vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti as pro-Palestinian protests reignite across NYC.

In plea deal:

Man pleads guilty to planning to attack NYC synagogue in 2022

Manhattan District Attorney reaches agreement with Christopher Brown, 23, to plead guilty to possessing a firearm as part of a planned terror attack on the New York Jewish community

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters block traffic on Manhattan Bridge

Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters take over Manhattan Bridge. Police take some of them, as well as journalists on hand, into custody.

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Biden fundraiser

Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters descend on Radio City Music Hall ahead of Biden’s campaign fundraiser, calling “Genocide Joe has got to go!” among other things.

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Jerry Seinfeld called 'Genocide supporter'

Jewish comedian Jerry Seinfeld was attacked when leaving an event in Manhattan by protesters who claimed that his support for Israel was 'support for genocide.'

NYC kosher restaurant attacked for 2nd time in 4 days

Following 'soup Nazi' incident, 2nd woman assaults employee at Manhattan Hummus Kitchen. Owner: 'City not doing anything to protect us.'

New York:

Pro-Palestinian protesters block Manhattan Bridge

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters descend at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge, demand ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Manhattan:

'Thank You Bibi' signs in wake of protests and disruptions

Prime Minister's picture shown in Times Square alongside the words: "Thank you Bibi." Netanyahu: Thank you for your tremendous support!

Trump's former attorney considering Congress run

Michael Cohen, who served as Trump’s personal attorney, considering a run as a Democrat in Manhattan.

Hush-money case:

Judge denies Trump request to move case to federal court

The ruling means the case will stay in Manhattan criminal court. The trial is scheduled to start in March.

Renowned Manhattan philanthropist dies of sudden heart attack

Rabbi Avraham Melohn, a noted community leader and philanthropist from Manhattan, suffered a fatal heart attack yesterday.

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40,000 gather in Manhattan for Celebrate Israel Parade

Matisyahu to headline event marking 75th anniversary of Israel's establishment, with Governor Hochul, Mayor Adams, and others to join parade

During New York visit:

Minister Chikli greeted with chants of 'shame!' by protesters

Protesters against judicial reform shout at Diaspora Affairs Minister at the entrance to a synagogue in Manhattan.

Judge sets date for Trump's trial in hush money case

New York City judge sets trial date of March 25, 2024, for former President's trial on charges of falsifying business records.

Jerusalem Conference to come to Manhattan for second year

A delegation of Israeli dignitaries will visit New York to help strengthen the connection between Israeli and United States Jewry.

New York:

2017 Manhattan terrorist given 8 life sentences

Sayfullo Saipov sentenced to life in prison for each victim, a consecutive term of 260 years and two additional concurrent life sentences.

Former US Marine charged with manslaughter in NY subway death

Man who restrained homeless subway passenger in chokehold that killed him faces up to 15 years in prison.

NYC: Hebrew language charter school to shutter next month

Harlem Hebrew, decade-old bilingual charter school in Manhattan, to shutter next month.

Trump asks federal court to take over his Manhattan case

Former President's attorneys ask federal court to take over the "hush money" criminal case against him.

New York:

One dead after parking garage collapses in Lower Manhattan

At least five people injured, multiple people trapped after parking garage collapses in Lower Manhattan.

Manhattan DA slams House GOP:

Republican leaders committing 'unlawful political interference'

Alvin Bragg's office blames senior GOP reps. for making false claims that indictment against Trump is politically motivated.

Trump poses with baseball bat next to Manhattan DA’s head

Former president describes ‘death and destruction’ that will occur if indictment goes through.

New York:

Security tightened ahead of possible Trump indictment

Trump said over the weekend that he expects to be "arrested" on Tuesday and urged supporters to "Protest, take our nation back!".

Manhattan:

Man charged with hate crime after defacing statue with swastika

Colorado man accused of writing racial slurs and drawing swastikas on public spaces in Manhattan.

Elite NYC school under fire for entrance exam on Passover

Breaking with tradition, elite NYC school adds a second entrance exam date to accommodate Jewish families.

Ex-prosecutor:

Manhattan DA should have charged Trump for several crimes

Lawyer Mark Pomerantz, who worked on Manhattan DA case against Trump, gives inside account of investigation in new book.

NYC Chabad Mitzvah Tank defaced with ‘Palestine’ graffiti

Manhattan Mitzvah Tank vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti for second time in recent months.

New York:

2017 Manhattan terrorist found guilty

Islamic extremist who killed eight people in 2017 truck rampage convicted of federal crimes and could face the death penalty.

A Moroccan Jewish museum in Manhattan: The ambitious dream

The Manhattan Sephardic Congregation knows how to build bridges. The museum is one of these. A conversation with Rabbi Benchimol.

Manhattan:

DA offers plea deal to suspect in brutal antisemitic gang attack

Man accused of 2021 assault on Jewish New Yorker told prison guards he’s do it all over again.

Manhattan ice menorah smashed in overnight antisemitic attack

Chabad sidewalk menorah made of carved ice smashed to bits in 'malicious and intentional act.'

Trump's company found guilty of criminal tax fraud

Manhattan jury finds Trump Corp. and Trump Payroll Corp. guilty on multiple charges of criminal tax fraud and falsifying business records.

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NYPD officers and bystander save man on subway tracks

Bodycam footage shows two New York City police officers and bystander saving a man who fell on the tracks at Manhattan subway station.

Manhattan:

Chabad Mitzvah Tank defaced with pro-Palestinian graffiti

NYC Mitzvah Tank vandalized with pro-Palestinian graffiti in 'hateful attack.'

Manhattan sukkah vandalized before Sukkot

Man caught on video vandalizing Upper East Side sukkah before witness intervenes.

Man who killed John Lennon denied parole for 12th time

Mark David Chapman again denied parole for murdering John Lennon in 1980.

NYC Center for Jewish History appoints new CEO and president

Gavriel Rosenfeld named as Center for Jewish History's next president and Rio Daniel as its next chief executive officer.