New York

NY congregation to appeal ruling on historic Touro Synagogue

Congregation Shearith Israel in New York to appeal a federal court ruling stripping its control of historic synagogue in Rhode Island.

Watch: Parents of kidnapped teens bring unity to America

Parents of Naftali Frankel, Eyal Yifrah, and Gilad Sha'er stress the importance of unity at New York festival.

Cuomo's anti-BDS order seen as game changer by both sides

New York Governor's executive order opposing BDS shouldn’t have made a splash — but it did.

American Jewish leaders laud Cuomo's anti-BDS move

Conference of Presidents welcomes anti-BDS Executive Order signed by New York Governor.

UJA applauds New York Governor's anti-BDS moves

UJA-Federation of New York lauds Governor Cuomo for directing state entities to divest all public funds supporting BDS.

NYPD search for illiterate anti-Semitic vandal

Police hunt man caught on video painting swastika on Manhattan building, who evidently needs spelling lessons.

Jews and guns

To carry or not to carry - in today's world, is that even a question we should be asking anymore?

Watch: How do people react to a Jewish-Muslim couple?

Social experiment tests perceptions in New York neighborhoods.

Uzbek man charged in New York over ISIS terror plot

Azizjon Rakhmatov charged along with four suspected accomplices, after offering to engage in 'acts of martyrdom' for ISIS on UN soil.

Activists picket Polish NY consulate over 'Holocaust whitewash'

200 demonstrators protest attempts by Polish government to 'deny Polish war crimes during the Holocaust.'

11-year-old charged in blaze outside Crown Heights Jewish school

11-year-old boy charged with setting fire to a school bus outside a Jewish school in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.

Jewish school enrollment in NY up by 4.4 percent in one year

Enrollment in New York State’s Jewish day schools and yeshivas increased by 4.4 percent last year.

Sheldon Silver, NY power broker, sentenced to 12 years

Former New York State Assembly Speaker sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on corruption charges.

What we know, and don't know, about how Jews voted in New York

Some scant concrete data about how Jews voted in the presidential primaries in New York.

Ex-leader of Orthodox security patrol charged with bribing cops

Former Shomrim leader charged in federal court with bribing New York police officers.

7 things to know about New York Jews ahead of state primary

With the Jewish vote to prove decisive for both parties in New York's primaries, some facts the candidates would do well to consider.

Jewish vote critical in GOP New York primary vote on Tuesday

Kasich, Cruz canvas NY Jewish voters, while Trump touts Jewish ties as Orthodox Jewish vote plays important role in Tuesday's GOP primary.

Terrorist who planned to blow up NYC synagogues attempts suicide

Algerian Muslim immigrant to US in a medically-induced coma after trying to kill himself in prison; claimed guards had 'taunted' him.

Cruz says Trump supporters act like 'union boss thugs'

Ahead of New York primary, Republican candidate Ted Cruz accuses opponent staffers of violent tactics.

Watch: How do people react to a Jew and Muslim walking together?

Social experiment tests perceptions in Jewish, Muslim and mixed neighborhoods. The results are telling.

The Hasidic bloc vote, and notes from the NY primary campaign

In New Square, hassidim vote on their rabbi's instructions; how Ted's Cruz-ing for the Jews; and Bernie's New York vs. Hillary's New York.

NYPD arrests suspect wanted for stabbing Israeli tourist

Homeless man taken into custody in connection with stabbing of an Israeli man last Friday.

Jewish man stabbed during robbery in Manhattan

Hasidic Israeli slashed in the face and the arms at the Bleecker St. station in possible hate crime.

Official probe of NY yeshivas stalled by politics, group charges

Group says New York has not followed through on promises to investigate Hasidic yeshivas accused of not teaching basic subjects.

What to expect ahead of the New York primary

Debra Messing, matzah baking, bashert making -- what to expect ahead of the New York primary.

Trump’s grave in Central Park?

A tombstone for Donald Trump mysteriously appeared in New York’s Central Park for a short time Sunday.

First Israeli supermarket to open in US

Osher Ad to open branch in New York catering to local Haredi community.

Body of Jewish man found in Hudson River

Medical examination confirms body discovered in New York’s Hudson River is Jewish man who went missing two months ago.

Hundreds protest against ignored 'American Intifada' in New York

Hundreds of Russian-speaking Jews warn of growing violence and anti-Semitism in New York, claiming authorities, media ignore the danger.

First American ISIS recruiter given 22 years in jail

Mufid Elfgeeh sentenced to 22.5 years in prison after trying to recruit FBI informants to ISIS.

Mezuzah stolen from Manhattan home

Rabbi says New York police refused to process a complaint after a mezuzah was stolen from his Manhattan home, claims he is not the first.

Bill to end anti-Semitism in New York classrooms

NY Assemblymen launch new bill creating a textbook commission in NY state, blocking pro-Islamic anti-Semitic materials.

New York school holds World Hijab Day

Parents were not informed in advance, and many were angry. Experts say that the hijab is actually not an Islamic requirement.

Jewish man seriously wounded in New York stabbing

Footage shows attacker fleeing after stabbing yeshiva student in the back in Crown Heights; police believe it was a hate crime.

New York passes legislation against BDS

New York State Senate passes bill that prohibits the state from doing business with companies that seek to boycott Israel.

New Year's Eve 'ISIS bombing' thwarted in New York

Muslim convert nabbed planning a bombing or machete attack against New Year revelers, after swearing allegiance to ISIS.

Watch: Protest in New York over alleged Shin Bet torture

The protest against the alleged torture of the Duma suspects came to New York, where a demonstration took place outside the Israeli embassy.

New Yorker pleads guilty to being an ISIS recruiter

One of first ISIS members caught in US admits to gathering donations and fighters for jihadist group.

New York man tried to kill Muslims with X-rays

Eric Feight sentenced to 8 years in prison for trying to build what he thought was a mobile x-ray device to kill Muslims.

New York: Attacker shouts 'f-- you Jews,' punches man in face

Muslim man walks into Judaica store and commits brazen anti-Semitic attack, before escaping.

Amazon pulls ads with Nazi symbol following backlash

Amazon pulls ads for a television show that featured the Nazi German eagle on the New York subway.

Video of ISIS 'preparing to attack New York' not credible

Video that surfaced Wednesday showing ISIS carrying out attack on TImes Square is months old, NYPD says.

Jewish man punched in Crown Heights, hours after stabbing

Jewish man punched in the face by attacker who said he is "tired of Jews", hours after a Jewish EMS worker was stabbed.

Watch: Thousands in New York Chant 'We Stand With Israel'

Mass pro-Israel rallies take place in Times Square, Rome and Madrid, demanding backing for terror-beleaguered Jewish state.

Two Yeshiva Students Attacked with Firebomb in Manhattan

In an incident last Friday, a man tossed a firebomb at two yeshiva students in Manhattan. They weren't hurt.

New York Schools to Close for Muslim Holiday for the First Time

More than 1,800 public schools in New York to close for Eid al-Adha Thursday, fulfilling mayor's campaign pledge.

NYPD Investigates BB Gun Attacks on Orthodox Jews

Two victims injured in Kew Garden Hills in 10 days; city council members reveal both looked identifiably religious.

NY Judge Allows Kapparot Ritual Despite Animal Rights Suit

Animal rights group claim 2,000 year-old ritual, in which chickens are given to the poor, is a 'public nuisance' and 'animal cruelty.'

New York Man Charged with Supporting ISIS

42 year-old the latest American to be charged with supporting Islamic State, purchasing weapons.

Who Killed the Jewish Jeweler from Queens?

Family of well-known jeweler Aron Aranbayev offering reward for information leading to the arrest of those who ran him over last Sunday.

Thousands at Times Square Denounce Iran Deal

At least 10,000 people gather in New York to denounce the Iran deal and call on Congress to reject it.

NY Students Get $4.5 Million After Severe Anti-Semitic Abuse

Federal judge approves settlement for 5 students from school district that ignored ongoing anti-Semitic verbal and physical assaults.

New York School District to Pay for Anti-Semitism

The district will pay out $4.5 million for "deliberate indifference" to years of anti-Semitic abuse in different schools and grades.

New York Manhunt After Escaped Murderers Heats Up

Convicted murderers spotted as they elude massive manhunt, focus of search shifts to rural town of 2,000 people.

Fourth Suspect Arrested in Thwarted New York Attack

Fourth American arrested in the greater New York area on allegations of supporting ISIS.

Watch: NY Assembly Passes Anti-BDS Resolution

'From 1948 to today attacks against Israel have happened weekly,' says Assemblyman Hikind, promising a bill in the near future.

More Suspects Arrested in Thwarted NY Attack

Third suspect named as 21 year-old Fareed Mumuni.

ISIS Pressure Cooker Attack in New York Thwarted

Student plotted to take online craze with ISIS and bombing research to streets of New York, in potentially massive lethal attack.

Etan Patz Murder Case to be Retried

Manhattan prosecutors start the process of retrying the Etan Patz case, a month after a mistrial was declared.

Inaugural Celebrate Israel Event Paints NYC Blue and White

Celebrate Israel Festival held in NY for first time draws 9,000 Israelis and Israel fans, features Israeli pop culture stars.