New York

Abbas plans NY meeting following closure of PLO office

Palestinian Authority leader calls on diplomats to join meeting in NY to confront 'radical shift' in US approach to Mideast under Trump.

New York town reportedly buying up property to keep Hasidim out

Town supervisor says municipality buying up properties to keep out Hasidim. 'People scared half to death by Hasidic expansion.'

'No child should have to choose between religion and lunch'

Agudath Israel's Rabbi Silber thanks NY councilmen who backed pilot program offering kosher, halal, food to public school students.

NY Democrats claim actress is pro-BDS, soft on anti-Semitism

Mailer put out in name of NY Democratic Committee claims actress Cynthia Nixon, who is challenging Governor Cuomo in primary, is pro-BDS.

NY man looking for kidney makes plea on Times Square billboard

50-year-old Marc Weiner survived cancer - but lost both his kidneys, forcing him to endure regular dialysis treatments.

Map hack renames New York 'Jewtropolis'

Snapchat apologizes after hack affixes city with the anti-Semitic monicker.

7 arrested in $14 million scam to steal funds for NY yeshivas

Alleged scam uncovered to bilk federal program in the name of New York religious schools.

New York: Security increased prior to High Holidays

New York police, civilian security agency, and businessmen work together to increase security in Jewish neighborhoods.

1 dead, 17 sick from salmonella in Empire Kosher chicken

CDC report connects salmonella cases to leading kosher chicken company.

'Jewish friends urged me to deport Nazi from NY,' says Trump

President Trump tells Fox News Jewish New Yorkers, including friends, had urged him since 2016 campaign to deport SS guard living in NYC.

Bill de Blasio denies he’s been soft on yeshiva standards

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio pushes back against claims he's allowed yeshivas to drop secular studies.

Haredi refusal to vaccinate caused measles outbreak

Medical report says 100% of measles cases were haredi Jews, 12 of them babies.

NY judge sends Former NY State Assembly speaker to prison

Ex-NY Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver gets 7 years for corruption.

Staten Island swastika painter jailed

Man who painted swastika, anti-Semitic slur on neighbors' home said he knew they were Jewish from 'way they spoke.'

Will New York force yeshiva students to study secular subjects?

Lawsuit aims to stop exemption for NY yeshiva students on learning secular subjects.

Steam pipe explosion leaves crater in midtown Manhattan

Steam pipe explosion causes evacuations, street closures in Manhattan's Flatiron District.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez displays abysmal ignorance on Israel

'Progressive' politician can't put words together when asked about Israel, prompting questions whether New Yorker qualified to serve.

New York: Muslim police officer punches Jew in the face

Muslim NYPD officer drives drunk, then punches man in the face.

Trump to meet Kim Jong Un in New York City?

Report suggests Trump administration officials hoping for second face-to-face meeting with North Korean leader - this time in New York.

Democrat who upset NY incumbent accused Israel of ‘massacre’

Progressive candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who defeated incumbent NY Rep. Joe Crowley, accused Israel of 'massacring' Gaza protesters.

Watch: Israeli Chabad Hasid saves NYC man's life

Member of Chabad movement performs CPR on African American man who collapsed in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Jewish man sues NYC daycare for banning son's Star of David

Russian-American Jew takes Manhattan daycare center to court over refusal to allow his son to wear Jewish symbol, citing 'safety issues'.

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo puts mezuzah in Governor's mansion

Governor Cuomo receives mezuzah from Jewish school, places it at entrance to official residence in state capital of Albany.

Yeshiva student in serious condition after Catskills crash

Car flips over in Catskills, injuring students from Satmar yeshiva. One student in serious condition.

NY councilman offers gender-separate beach day to Jews, Muslims

New York City councilman Chain Deutsch rents beach on Coney Island to host gender-separate swims for Orthodox Jewish, Muslim residents.

New York: Four yeshiva students suffer burns in bungalow fire

Gas explosion injures yeshiva students celebrating their high school graduation.

New York: Pizza deliveryman discovered to be illegal immigrant

New York military base alerts immigration authorities after discovering pizza deliveryman to be illegal immigrant.

Israeli pop star Shiri Maimon to make Broadway debut

Following performance in Times Square at March for Israel parade, Israeli singer announces Broadway debut.

Watch: Times Square awash in blue and white for Israel gala

Following Celebrate Israel Parade in Manhattan, hundreds of thousands turn out in Times Square to mark 70 years since Israel's founding.

Security high for Israel Day Parade in New York City

More than 1,000 cops to secure annual Israel Day Parade in New York.

NY woman filmed blasting Jewish community denies rant was racist

Shauntaye King, who last week berated Yossi Wolfe over his Jewish identity during a subway ride, denies anti-Jewish rant was bigoted.

Sneak peek: Times Square to hold largest Israeli block party

Historic celebrations for Israel's 70th anniversary to take place in Manhattan next Sunday.

Monsey man accidentally runs over, kills daughter

Hassidic community in Monsey devastated after toddler killed in tragic accident in front of family's home.

Beacon school receives death threat

NY public school which held moment of silence for terrorists killed on Gaza border receives death threat in response.

NY hospital fires back at Hasidic group after allegations of ban

After Hasidic group claims it was singled out for ban by major NYC hospital, officials say claim is 'an outright falsehood'.

NY hedge fund manager pleads guilty in massive fraud scandal

Hedge fund manager Murray Huberfeld pleads guilty in massive bribery scandal that reached all the way to NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Rabbinic org: Beacon School 'abandoned educational mission'

Coalition for Jewish Values hits NY public school that mandated 'moment of silence' for dead Gaza rioters. 'The school strengthened terror.'

NY parents win suit - to evict 30-year-old son

Parents of unemployed 30-year-old son win court bid to evict son from their home.

Security threat to 70th anniversary celebrations in New York

Security officials at NY Israeli consulate in forbids Foreign Ministry representatives to participate in celebration for fear of attack.

NYC public school observes 'moment of silence' for Gaza rioters

Public high school draws criticism after asking students to pay tribute to Gaza rioters killed attempting to infiltrate into Israel.

Betsy DeVos under fire for choice of schools to visit

US Sec of State Betsy visits 2 Orthodox schools and no public ones in New York City trip.

New York Governor postpones trip to Israel

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo cites violence on Israel’s northern and southern borders in postponing planned Israel trip.

NY Governor Cuomo plans solidarity mission to Israel

Following Iranian attack on Israel, NY Gov. Cuomo announces plans for 'solidarity and support' mission to Israel. 'We support Israel 100%.'

Boy, 14, attacked outside yeshiva in New York

Teen attacked outside yeshiva in Queens.

'Never again is now! Time to hold Iran deal backers accountable'

Republican nominee eyeing Senate seat once held by Hillary Clinton slams Iran nuke deal during Jerusalem visit. 'Never again is now!'

Yeshiva student assaulted in Crown Heights

Orthodox Jew from Chabad-Lubavitch movement assaulted in Crown Heights, following 2 similar attacks in area in recent weeks.

Families of 9/11 victims win billions in suit against Iran

Landmark ruling awards billions of dollars to relatives of 9/11 victims over Iranian aid to 9/11 plot.

Thousands gather at Mets’ ballpark — for Jewish learning

Orthodox Union holds second annual 'Torah New York' in Mets Stadium in Queens.

Israeli Consulate in NY briefly under lockdown

State of emergency briefly declared at Israeli Consulate in New York after a suspect aroused the suspicions of security personnel.

No hate crime indicated in Manhattan stabbing of Jewish man

Stabber charged with attempted murder, assault and weapon possession - but not with bias or hate crime.

Orthodox Jewish man critically wounded in Manhattan stabbing

28-year-old Orthodox Jewish man in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times by FedEx employee in Manhattan.

Anti-Semitic firefighter assigned to Borough Park?

Locals up in arms after NYC firefighter and son of ex-fire commissioner assigned to predominantly Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn.

Syracuse U permanently expels fraternity over anti-Semitic video

Fraternity permanently banned over video showing group's oath which included racist, anti-Semitic slurs.

Seneca Nation celebrates Israel's Independence Day

Native American nation in New York celebrates with Israel in recognition of shared 'passion for freedom' and Israel's 'warrior spirit.'

Birthright founder gives middle finger to anti-Israel protesters

Watch: Michael Steinhardt, co-founder and major donor to Birthright Israel, gives silent response to anti-Israel protesters in NY.

Jewish man assaulted in Crown Heights

Three African-Americans punch, kick, Jew walking in Crown Heights.

Judge regrets releasing burglar who killed haredi couple

Judge says he wished he had incarcerated Zakiyyah Steward, who killed engaged Jewish couple in a fiery car crash while driving drunk.

Satmar Rebbe: They think we're like the Taliban

Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum praises New York State Senator for preventing forcing of secular subjects on hasidic schools.

Car crash kills newly engaged haredi couple

Police arrest two drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Students at Quaker school defend teacher who said ‘Heil Hitler!’

Students and alumni at Manhattan school rally behind math teacher fired for jokingly making Nazi salute in class.