New York

Century-old synagogue to be turned into college student housing

108-year-old synagogue is becoming apartments for Syracuse University students

NY officials who tried to keep out Hasidic Jews sued

Federal lawsuit filed against town and county officials who have worked to block Hasidic development, hoping to prevent haredi influx.

Watch: Queens subway flooded

Rushing water breaks through wall at a Queens subway station, knocking one rider onto his back

New York raises smoking age from 18 to 21

In effort to 'stop cigarettes and e-cigarettes from getting into the hands of young people,' NY Gov. Cuomo signs bill to raise smoking age.

NY pol: They are trying to take our First Amendment rights

Former New York State Congresswoman Claudia Tenney recalls words of Holocaust survivor: 'Thou shalt not be a bystander.'

NY GOP chief: It's a dark time in our country

'We have members of congress perpetuating anti-Semitism,' warns chief of New York GOP. AOC should visit Yad Vashem before running her mouth.

Hasidic man beaten, robbed in Catskills

Orthodox Jewish man walking to synagogue suffers broken nose and facial trauma during mugging in the Catskills.

Jeffrey Epstein gave $50,000 to UJA-Federation in 2017

Disgraced New York financier and registered sex offender Jeffrey Epstein donated tens of thousands of dollars to local Jewish federation.

Restaurant reviewer skewers Israeli eatery for $24 tomato dish

Israeli chef says he received anti-Semitic hate mail after critical restaurant review was published.

Jeffrey Epstein arrested on new sex-trafficking charges

Billionaire New York financier Jeffrey Epstein, already a listed sex offender, arrested over new sex-trafficking charges

New York schoolteacher praises Hitler in yearbook

Yearbooks at upstate New York school recalled after teacher found to be praising Adolf Hitler in yearbook quote.

Watch: NY governor Cuomo visits Western Wall tunnels

Andrew Cuomo and his daughters visited the Western Wall and the tunnels, accompanied by Israeli consul Danny Dayan.

New York adoptees can now access their birth certificates

NY Assembly passes legislation to enable adoptees to access birth certificate. 'Knowing who we are and where we come from is crucial.'

Hotovely prays at tomb of Lubavitcher Rebbe

Deputy Foreign Minister prays at tomb of Lubavitcher Rebbe after speaking at Jerusalem Post conference and before returning to Israel.

Pennsylvania man arrested following mysterious blaze in Brooklyn

Man suspected of arson attack targeting Brooklyn rabbi arrested after fire leaves 13 injured, including 6-week-old baby.

Was Brooklyn fire an arson attack on local rabbi?

13 injured, 1 critically, as fire destroys three buildings in predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, with signs of possible arson.

Amid measles outbreak, NY bans religious vaccination exemptions

With measles outbreak disproportionately affecting Orthodox Jewish community, lawmakers vote to ban religious exemptions for vaccinations.

Here’s what we know about Orthodox vaccination rates in NY

NY officials say measles outbreak concentrated in Orthodox Jewish areas, blaming low immunization rates. But are other factors to blame?

Man arrested over plot to attack Times Square

Man arrested after discussing purchasing explosives with the intention of detonating them in New York's Times Square.

New York suffering 'anti-Semitism crisis,' Council speaker says

New York police report near doubling of hate crimes in 2019. Nearly two-thirds are anti-Semitic.

‘Hitler is coming’ posted on NYC Jewish Children’s Museum

Note reading 'Hitler is coming' posted on comments board at Crown Heights Jewish children's museum.

One of Manhattan's last Judaica shops is closing

Manhattan is losing one of its last Judaica stores. J. Levine, which has been in business for 130 years, will soon be closing.

Dozens of haredi passengers sue El Al

Haredi passengers stranded in Athens in November sue El Al for damages. El Al: We operate in accordance with the law.

Starbucks facing lawsuits for use of pesticides

Plaintiffs file two lawsuits claiming Starbucks endangered customers in NY stores, fired staff who complained.

Brooklyn: New harassment victim steps forward

After hasidic teens harassed in Brooklyn, new victim comes forward as well.

NY Dem slams 'unacceptable' harassment of Brooklyn Jewish teens

Dov Hikind says anti-Semitism in New York reaching tipping point after men yell 'Allahu Akbar,' pro-Hitler chants at Hasidic children.

New York man convicted of supporting Hezbollah

Jury convicts New York man of Lebanese origin of providing material support to Hezbollah terrorist organization.

Six people - including 4 kids - killed in NYC blaze

Apartment fire kills six, including four children, in Harlem, in Manhattan.

New York: Number of hate crimes aimed at Jews rises

In 2019, more than half of reported hate crimes were anti-Jewish, says NYPD.

Days after Poway, man harasses and lunges at Chabad rabbi in NY

Chabad rabbi harassed on Manhattan street by man who lunged at him, hurling anti-Semitic slurs.

NYC: Thief uses Tallit to pull off yeshiva burglary

Police say suspect snuck into Brooklyn yeshiva wearing Tallit, stole thousands of dollars in cash during Passover festival.

Passengers arriving in NYC held up due to measles scare

Port Authority isolates plane after haredi children found to have red spots on their faces.

'Never again is right now'

Thousands attend Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony in Manhattan.

Doors stolen from historic NY Jewish cemetery

Doors to 7 mausoleums, 75 air vents stolen from Beth Olam Jewish Cemetery on Queens-Brooklyn border.

NY yeshivas won't have to increase secular studies

NY State Supreme Court judge strikes down regulations ordering more secular studies in yeshivas.

Orthodox school ends religious exemptions from vaccines

SAR Academy and High School in NYC will not longer accept religious exemptions from vaccination requirement.

ICE has 'troubling pattern' of ignoring religious needs

Jewish ICE detainee may not be getting kosher food, NY congresswoman says.

NYC council member wants Yiddish taught in public school

City council member proposes dual-language Yiddish-English program at a NYC public school - the first of its kind in the US.

NYC bus driver refuses to stop for haredi man over measles fears

Haredi man claims bus driver refused to stop for him in Brooklyn, later covered her face for fear of contracting measles from him.

NY Cleric Muhammad Ibn Muneer: 'Muslims should hate non-Muslims'

In Q&A session, New York Mufti Islamic principle of loving Muslims and hating non-Muslims.

New York may close yeshivas which allow unvaccinated students

NY Health Department warns: Brooklyn yeshivas allowing unvaccinated students to attend face violations and possible closure.

Jewish driver stops man from jumping off NY Bridge

Jewish man in the right place at the right time when elderly man attempts to jump off  the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in New York.

NY adds $25 million security funding for non-public schools

New York State Legislature adds $25 million in extra funding for non-public schools.

Poles protesting Holocaust restitution use anti-Semitic rhetoric

Polish nationalists use anti-Semitic rhetoric while protesting in New York City against bill to help Holocaust survivors reclaim property.

NYC rep thrown off committee for saying 'there is no Palestine'

NYC councilman who represents heavily Orthodox Jewish district thrown off of committee for saying 'Palestine does not exist'.

NYC councilman named as world's tallest politician

Robert Cornegy Jr. is a former professional basketball player.

FBI to return Nazi-stolen art to Jewish collector's heirs

Federal prosecutor orders stolen painting located at auction house to be returned to owners.

US county declares state of emergency amid measles outbreak

In attempt to stem measles outbreak, New York county bans unvaccinated minors from public places.

Hundreds of Muslims pray at Reform temple

Reform community hosts Muslim prayers after Manhattan mosque burns down.

Health food store worker who harassed Jewish co-worker arrested

NY health food store employee arrested for anti-Semitic harassment of Jewish co-worker.

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Cooperation between children of Samaria and children of New York

Shomron Council head renews twin city alliance with Hempstead municipality, initiates cooperation between Samaria and NY schools.

New York synagogues prepare for attack

After increase in anti-Semitic incidents, Shaarei Tova Synagogue in Queens trains with Krav Maga instructor.

New York: 31 new measles cases in one week

Over twenty of the new cases linked to Williamsburg yeshiva.

NYC lawmaker warns of growing anti-Semitism in NY and beyond

City councilman Chaim Deutsch speaks at Cteen event in Times Square, says Jewish youth must keep memory of Holocaust victims alive.

New York: Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered in schoolyard

Police investigate anti-Semitic incident in Queens, New York.

Disgraced ex-congressman Anthony Weiner released from prison

Former congressman Weiner released from federal prison to New York half-way house.

Chabad synagogue vandalized in Brooklyn

Vandals smash plate glass window of Chabad synagogue in New York City during Sabbath.

Amazon cancels plan to build New York headquarters

Online giant cancels plans to open new headquarters in Queens, along with its 25,000 high-paying jobs.

Upstate New York yeshiva set on fire

Barns on Yeshiva Deah Yoreh set on fire, swastikas painted on yeshiva walls in White Sulphur Springs, New York.

Protests against Israel Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall

Anti-Israel protesters gather outside of Carnegie Hall during Israel Philharmonic Orchestra's performance, part of week-long US tour.