New York

Monsey resident mugged after evening prayers

Muggers armed with a gun and knife assault haredi man in Monsey - but are foiled by local volunteers.

Swastikas scratched onto Brooklyn cars

Vandals scratch swastikas onto cars in Brooklyn

Israel's National Library brings 'largest-ever' display to NY

National Library of Israel brings rare, ancient manuscripts to New York University.

Lawsuit: NY principal discriminated against Orthodox therapist

Orthodox Jewish woman employed as occupational therapist at NYC school claims she was discriminated against by principal.

Hikind praises Facebook after Israel added as background option

NY assemblyman thanks Facebook for taking action after discovery that 'Palestine', but not Israel, listed for background profile options.

Meet the haredi rabbi leading the fight against child abuse

Rabbi Yakov Horowitz, founder of Monsey-based Darchei Noam Yeshiva, visits Israel to promote awareness of child abuse.

New York to hold statewide primary on Rosh Hashanah?

State legislator pushes to delay vote by two days so it doesn't conflict with Jewish holiday.

Fire at Trump Tower

Reports of fire at Manhattan skyscraper and residence of President Trump and his family.

Ancient art seized from philanthropist Michael Steinhardt

Authorities seize ancient art from home, office of philanthropist Michael Steinhardt.

Millionaire socialite accused of anti-Semitic assault in NYC

Jacqueline Cooke, daughter of late owner of Washington Redskins, reportedly smashed glass purse on man's face, told him to 'hurry up, Jew.'

Fire breaks out at Clintons' New York home

Fire breaks out at Westchester home of Bill and Hillary Clinton. No injuries reported.

Father of children killed in Brooklyn house fire told of tragedy

The father of the family killed in Brooklyn house fire has been informed of the disaster.

Fire Department confirms Hanukkah menorah behind Brooklyn fire

Investigators confirm suspicions that Hanukkah menorah, left unattended overnight, was cause of tragic fire that killed 4 in Brooklyn.

Thousands mourn at Brooklyn house fire victims' funeral

Remains of the four members of the Azan family killed Monday to be flown for burial in Israel.

Tragedy in Brooklyn: 4 killed in house fire

4 killed, 10 injured when Brooklyn home goes up in flames.

Manhattan bombing suspect charged with supporting terrorism

Failed suicide bomber who injured 3 during rush hour attack also charged with making terrorist threats,

Developer sentenced in scam to build Hasidic Catskills village

Prominent Jewish real estate developer sentenced for registering fake voters to get politicians favorable to project elected.

Terror in NY:

Attempted suicide bombing on Manhattan subway

Police report explosion near Times Square, trains evacuated. Possible ISIS-inspired suicide bomber in custody.

Manhattan hotel sued for 'starving' Bat Mitzvah guests

Hotel serves some food while still frozen, some courses not served at all, leaving guests hungry during Bat Mitzvah celebration.

Synagogue, bookstore, meet about controversial book

New York bookstore, synagogue, discuss anti-Israel children's book 'P is for Palestine,' Book Culture regrets 'misunderstanding content.'

Elderly Jew attacked in sheltered housing

Alan Califano poses as visitor and enters Jewish sheltered housing facility in New York City to rob and attack Jews. Arrested by police.

Jewish activists hold events supporting Kurdistan's independence

Jewish activists for independent Kurdistan promote cause in NY, Jerusalem.

Linda Sarsour highlights her anti-Zionism at anti-Semitism event

University panel discussion on anti-Semitism dominated by anti-Israel rhetoric, attacks on 'Jewish media', criticism of Jewish community.

This Harlem public school teaches Hebrew

Watch: Schoolchildren in non-Jewish Harlem public school learn, sing songs in Hebrew.

Watch: NYPD nabs anti-Semite for harassing Jews

Suspect spit on Jewish passerby, said 'all you Jews must die'.

NY Jewish school evacuated following bomb threat

Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School evacuates following bomb threat.

Watch: Horror as school bus smashed in NY terror attack

Bystander at scene of yesterday's deadly terror attack in Manhattan calls cops to help save children trapped in badly damaged school bus.

'A cowardly act of terror'

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says attack on Manhattan's west side being treated as terrorism.

8 dead in ramming attack in Manhattan

Driver rams people from his vehicle in lower Manhattan, killing 8 before being caught. Driver reportedly shouted 'Alahu Akbar!'

Danon: Israel will always stand with America

Israel's Ambassador to the UN expresses condolences following the terror attack in New York.

Teen indicted for vandalizing NY Jewish cemetery

Orange County cemetery defaced with swastikas, 'Heil Hitler' grafiti.'

Letter with swastikas, powder mailed to Israeli consulate in NY

Envelope mailed to consulate found to contain letter in Hebrew decorated with swastikas and containing unidentified white powder.

Police seeking 3 who painted swastika on NY synagogue

Sutton Place synagogue vandals caught on tape spray-painting Nazi symbol.

NY Jewish woman won’t paint over anti-Semitic graffiti

Staten Island resident intends to let all who pass her home see swastikas, anti-Jewish slurs spray-painted on her garage.

Watch: Haredi child attacked outside of 770 in Crown Heights

12-year-old boy beaten up by group of thugs next to iconic 770 in Crown Heights following Shabbat prayers.

Threatening anti-Semitic flyer sent to Brooklyn kosher bakery

'Landmark' kosher bakery receives anti-Semitic flyer claiming 'Christian identity is back.'

ISIS reportedly threatens Jewish NY museum

Museum of Jewish Heritage threatened over hosting of movie depicting Kurdish soldiers fighting ISIS

NY congressional delegation urges deportation of ex-Nazi guard

All NY Congressmen send letter to US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urging him to deport concentration camp guard living in Queens.

NY bishop visits local Shoah center after anti-Semitic attacks

Bishop John Barres visits Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County after series of anti-Semitic incidents in county.

A new approach to American peacemaking

Special envoy Jason Greenblatt: 'Instead of laying blame at the feet of one party, we are focused on unlocking new areas of cooperation.'

Watch: Netanyahu mobbed on Manhattan streets

Prime Minister Netanyahu walked the streets of Manhattan, greeting passersby and police officers. 'I'm not saying hi to him, I'm Muslim.'

Egyptian president meets Netanyahu for first ever public talks

President Al-Sisi offers help in rebooting negotiations with PA, stabilizing Gaza during first official meeting with PM Netanyahu.

Trump and Netanyahu meet in New York

US president mentions Palestinians, Israeli PM stresses Iranian threat at start of meeting in New York.

3 dead in NY bus crash

Public bus and tour bus collide in Queens, sending one bus careening into nearby stores.

NY politician gets anti-Semitic hate mail

Queens Assemblywoman inundated with anti-Semitic, white supremacist mail after seeking to rename Trump State Park

NY man arrested for anti-Semitic email over Confederate monument

Town Supervisor pushing to remove monument to Confederate soldiers receives anti-Semitic backlash.

Health club compensates Jewish woman for refusing to allow skirt

US court: Orthodox woman can wear skirt during workout in settlement with Lucille Roberts chain.

Anti-Semitic NY City Council candidate defeated in primary

Candidate who blamed 'greedy Jewish landlords' for 'ethnic cleansing' of minority residents loses to incumbent councilman.

Anti-Semitic vandals target family of NY assistant AG

'Jew' spray-painted on front door of New York State Assistant AG's parent's home in the Bronx. 'Who would do such a thing?'

PM Netanyahu leaves on historic visit to Latin America

Netanyahu leaves for trip to Argentina, Mexico, and Columbia, then meets world leaders at UN General Assembly in New York.

U.S. states vow to defend immigrant program

Several U.S. states say they will file a lawsuit against Trump’s decision to end program that protects illegal immigrants from deportation.

Watch: NY Assemblyman Mike Simanowitz remembered

Jewish Assemblyman laid to rest in Israel on Monday. 'He was proud to be a Jew.'

Manhattan’s only vineyard is run by an 89-year-old Iraqi Jew

A 100-foot backyard vine turns into a an unofficial winery; friends and family help with the winemaking.

Synagogue sold to developer won't be razed - yet

NY judge blocks demolition of historic Brooklyn synagogue.

Swastika drawn on NY church sharing space with synagogue

Church pastors discover swastika drawn under anti-hate sign.

$50,000 raised in less than 24 hours

Jewish community raises money for victim of New York stabbing attack; donors cover half the goal in a single day.

Police impersonator arrested trying to enter New York synagogue

Would-be infiltrator flees scene after being asked to show identity.

Monsey Jews protest 'anti-Semitic abuse' of 3-year-old boy

Jewish residents of Monsey, New York say 3-year-old boy was violently thrown into squad car after he was locked out of his home.

Tragedy in Monsey: Toddler run over, killed by taxi

18-month-old boy hit and killed by taxi in Monsey, New York.

NY woman and son murder husband, then dump acid on his face

Divorcing wife kills husband, gets grown children to help in murder, mutilation, and hiding of the body.