New York

Israeli Consul General in NY, Ofir Akunis, witnesses blizzard

Israel's Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, documents the snow on Fifth Avenue, 'scenes that have not been seen here for many, many years.'

Fight against antisemitism

NY Governor proposes new worship buffer zones

Kathy Hochul proposes 25‑foot protest buffer zones at houses of worship, citing rising antisemitism.

ZOA slams NY Mayor Mamdani for revoking antisemitism protections

ZOA condemns Mamdani’s ending executive orders protecting Jews & appointment of Israel-bashing, lawyer-for-Muslim terrorists, Ramzi Kassem, as NYC Chief Counsel, endangering Jews and the US.

Times Square:

Outrage at billboard with 'Jesus is Palestinian' message

A Times Square billboard draws criticism for being divisive and historically inaccurate, while ADC says it aims to highlight cultural connections between Christians, Arabs, and Muslims.

'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.

After Stefanik drops out

Trump backs Jewish politician Bruce Blakeman for NY Governor

Trump endorses Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for New York governor, a day after Elise Stefanik ended her campaign.

New York:

Discrimination against job candidate for observing Shabbat

US car company paid $300,000 in settlement agreement to a Jewish candidate who was discriminated against because he observes the Sabbath. "Employers cannot refuse to hire a job candidate to avoid approving a request for religious accommodation"

Hanukkah gift from Bloomingdale’s with “Free Palestine” note

New York woman says her Hanukkah gift from Bloomingdale’s was marred by a handwritten 'Free Palestine' note, triggering an internal investigation and condemnation from Jewish leaders.

New York:

Antisemitic attack in Brooklyn: Jew stabbed in Crown Heights

A Jewish man was stabbed in an antisemitic attack in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, as assailant expressed support for another Holocaust.

Unusual collision at JFK delays Arkia flight to Israel

A JAL plane collided with an Arkia aircraft while reversing at JFK Airport, causing significant damage and delaying the New York-Tel Aviv flight, leaving about 270 passengers to Israel waiting in the terminal.

Times Square campaign

'We do not forget Ran Gvili for a single moment'

Israeli Consulate in New York launches a campaign for the release of the last hostage held by Hamas. Akunis: “We do not forget Ran Gvili, a hero of Israel, for a single moment.”

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.

President Herzog lauds Israel's medical heroes at NYC event

At Shamir Medical Center event in New York, Israeli President Isaac Herzog salutes Israel’s medical resilience, says Shamir Medical Center 'gave us light during a time of darkness.'

Convicted killer of Leiby Kletzky dies in New York State Prison

Levi Aron, serving 40 years to life for the 2011 murder of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky, has died in state custody, New York officials confirmed.

Harmeet Dhillon

US civil rights chief: NY mayor-elect 'antisemitic demagogue'

US Civil Rights Chief Harmeet Dhillon calls New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani an 'antisemitic demagogue' and vows federal protection against rising hate crimes.

Survey:

Mamdani victory triggers surge in fear among US Jews

American Jews express sharp concern over Mamdani’s election, with most fearing it will harm Jewish security and reflect rising anti-Israel sentiment in the US.

'We fell short':

NYPD Commissioner apologizes to NYC synagogue after protest

NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes for allowing ‘turmoil’ outside synagogue.

Following Amudim letter:

Rabbi Schachter retracts support for clemency bid in abuse case

Yeshiva University's Rabbi Hershel Schachter retracts support for clemency request on behalf of a convicted abuser, following harsh statement by Zvi Gluck, CEO of Amudim.

Jews to Memorialize Rabbi Kahane This Sunday in New York

On the 35th anniversary of Rabbi Meir Kahane's assassination, New York's Jewish community will gather in Brooklyn to honor his memory and discuss the urgent challenges facing Jews in the city today.

Report:

Pro-Israel lawmaker Stefanik to launch NY Governor bid

Rep. Elise Stefanik will launch her campaign for New York governor on Friday, blasting Hochul’s ties to NYC’s new anti-Israel mayor and calling her “the Worst Governor in America”, according to Politico.

The Islamist capture of New York

America must wake up. This is about more than one upstart revolutionary. Opinion.

Jewish orgs vow to hold Mamdani 'accountable' after NYC election

Multiple Jewish organizations vow to fight rising antisemitism following election of Democratic Socialist who refused to condemn 'globalize the Intifada' chants as mayor of the city with the largest Jewish population in the Diaspora.

Mamdani Monitor:

ADL to scrutinize NYC Mayor-elect’s policies

Citing record-high antisemitic incidents, the ADL launched a multi-pronged effort to monitor Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s administration and protect NYC’s Jewish community.

Arizona man jailed for 1,000 antisemitic threats to Jews in NYC

Arizona man Donovan Hall sentenced to 49 months in prison for sending over 1,000 antisemitic threats to Jews in NYC. He sent photos of weapons and threatened to kill, rape, and torture victims and their families.

The Big Apple's mayoral election:

The Zohran Mamdani apple didn’t fall far from the family tree

The Free Press: "Clearly, the [NYC] population is primed for a villain, and the world’s oldest scapegoats are just wandering around New York for the taking." Will those naive scapegoats realize who Mamdani is in time and not vote for an antisemitic villain? Opinion.

'Go Zohran!'

Mayoral candidate receives unusual endorsement from the Knesset

Arab partty Ta’al chairman MK Ahmad Tibi voiced strong support for New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, known for his far-left and anti-Israel stance, calling him a unifying and courageous leader.

Jack Engelhard:

Gloomy New Yorkers

Says the NYC man-in-the-street: ‘’This is so disturbing. I know people who are leaving. I’m thinking about it myself.” Opinion.

NYC mayoral elections:

Jewish leaders have lost the will to survive

As the left marches to take over New York City with an antisemitic mayoral candidate, the Jewish leadership must not surrender to anti-Jewish totalitarian extremists. Opinion.

Afula man arrested for defrauding dozens of Chabad hasidim

Police arrest 41-year-old accused of selling forged or non-existent tickets to over 69 victims identified; losses exceed NIS 400,000.

Families from 'Lev Tahor' cult escape US over holidays

Ten families from the Lev Tahor cult flee to Honduras under orders from jailed leaders.

Watch:

NY mayor candidate escapes enraged protesters

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

In honor of Oct 7th:

New York City Hall lit yellow, flags flown at half-staff

"NYC will always stand with our Jewish community", Mayor Adams wrote, "both here at home and abroad"

Blatant attack by New York mayoral candidate

Leading candidate for mayor of New York causes outrage after releasing a statement, 'Netanyahu launched a genocidal war in wake of October 7.'

Horrifying:

UN protest uses Netanyahu head as soccer ball

Horrifying protest at the UN: Activists use a lifelike Netanyahu head as a soccer ball to denounce the war in Gaza.

Consul General of Israel in NY:

Campaign in Times Square on 700th day since 10/7

On the 700th day since 10/7, Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis says: 'Anyone who condemns Israel is supporting Hamas. This was a heinous attack carried out by the successors of the Nazis.'

Brooklyn woman arrested for threat against ‘Zionist’ students

Brooklyn woman charged with making ‘terroristic threat’ to public school over ‘Zionist’ student body.

Gunman who fired outside Albany synagogue gets decade behind bars

A man who fired a shotgun outside an Albany synagogue sentenced to 10 years in prison. Prosecutors say the act, on the eve of Hanukkah in 2023, left children and staff traumatized.

New York:

Two arrested in Kiryas Joel for trying to extort haredi man

Two suspects were arrested in Kiryas Joel for trying to extort $13,500 from a haredi resident after the victim coordinated with local Shomrim and police to set a trap for their capture.

Campaign in Times Square:

'This is what real hunger looks like'

The Consulate General of Israel in New York launches a digital billboard campaign in Times Square to raise awareness of Israeli hostage Evyatar David, emphasizing the urgency of his release.

Hostage's parents urge one-phase deal to bring all hostages home

'No more delays, no more partial deals': New Yorkers rally with hostage families in Central Park to 'bring everyone home.'

Oregon man gets 5 years for bomb threats against Jewish hospitals

Oregon man sentenced to five years in prison for making bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in New York, part of a hoax campaign amplified through social media.

New York:

Haredi woman scammed out of $12K as digital fraud hits community

Sophisticated tech support scam highlights growing wave of digital fraud in New York, prompting community alerts and police involvement.

Central Park:

Independence Day weekend rally calls for hostage deal

On Fourth of July weekend, New Yorkers rally in Central Park, demanding freedom for 50 hostages, including Americans Omer Neutra and Itay Chen.

Trump again vows to 'save' New York from Zohran Mamdani

US President says far-left Democratic mayoral candidate will 'destroy' NYC. 'I love New York and we’re not gonna let him do that.'

Trump

'I won't let communist lunatic Zohran Mandani destroy New York'

US President vows to 'save' New York City from the Democratic Socialist and anti-Israel candidate who won the Democratic primary for mayor.

Inside Yamim Baim: The historic Jewish music festival

Inside the historic Jewish music festival featuring Ishay Ribo, Avraham Fried, Zusha, and Shmuel.

New York haredim enraged at euthanasia law

Agudath Israel in the US issued a harsh statement against the controversial law approved by the New York Senate and called on the governor to veto it immediately.

Only 5% of New Yorkers voted for Mamdani

After Zohran Mamdani secured the Democrat nomination for mayor, millions of people around the country are wondering how the city that lived through 9/11 could have done this? The answer is it didn’t. Opinion.

Out of the frying pan into the fire

Suddenly, the intifada has moved from the Middle East to New York, as self-hating Jews and self-loathing Americans voted for a rabid antisemite for Democrat mayoral candidate. Opinion.

'A rapper who hates Zion'

Former Israeli envoy slams Zohran Mamdani

Former Israeli Consul General to New York warns Mamdani’s rise signals growing mainstreaming of anti-Israel extremism in US politics.

Anti-Israel activists:

After Zohran Mamdani victory, 'consider the Intifada globalized'

Anti-Israel activists such as Mohammed El-Kurd celebrate Democratic socialist candidate's victory in the Democratic NYC primaries with posts calling for Intifada and Jihad.

Eric Adams says he will 'save' New York from Zohran Mamdani

Incumbent NYC mayor responds to New York Post front-page 'SOS' after far-left anti-Israel candidate Mamdani wins Democratics mayoral primaries.

Trump:

Democrats 'crossed the line' by nominating Zohran Mamdani in NYC

US President reacts to '100% Communist Lunatic' who defended the phrase 'globalize the Intifada' winning the Democratic primary in the New York City mayoral race.

Dear New York Jews

As a citizen of Toronto, all I can say is: Welcome to the club.

Ritchie Torres:

'Far left should extend the same empathy to Jews it gives others'

Democratic Congressman from New York condemns Democratic Socialist Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for defending the chant 'globalize the Intifada.'

New York:

Drunk driver hits four pedestrians, including children

A serious accident occurred on Saturday night in Monsey, New York, where a drunk driver struck a group of four haredi pedestrians — including children.

DOJ:

Columbia protester accused of ties to Hamas military wing

The US Justice Department accused a protester who took part in anti-Israel protests at Columbia U. and assaulted Jews in New York of having ties to the al-Qassam Brigades.

NYC:

School bus driver stops bus to rant to children about Jews

The students were late to school after their bus driver stopped and ranted about Jews and Jesus, leaving a Jewish child in tears, parents say.

What was Benny Gantz doing at a Hassidic rebbe's NY home?

Meeting held at the Rebbe’s home in New Square lasted 40 minutes and was kept confidential at the request of the Hassidic court.

Eva Wyner appointed director of Jewish affairs for Gov. Hochul

Eva Wyner has been appointed to serve as Director of Jewish Affairs for New York Governor Kathy Hochul after four years as Deputy Director.