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Netanyahu departs for the UN

The Prime Minister and his wife take off for New York, where the Prime Minister will address the UN General Assembly.

In plea deal:

Man pleads guilty to planning to attack NYC synagogue in 2022

Manhattan District Attorney reaches agreement with Christopher Brown, 23, to plead guilty to possessing a firearm as part of a planned terror attack on the New York Jewish community

New York:

Jewish barber stabbed with his own scissors after Gaza argument

Muslim man goes on tirade about Gaza in Jewish-owned barbershop, grabs the barber's scissors and stabs him while yelling about killing the Jewish man.

Multi-vehicle accidents in NY: understanding liability and fault

The following steps help ensure that victims of car accidents in New York obtain the compensation they deserve, covering both immediate and long-term needs.

Kiryas Joel:

Businessman loses a quarter billion Dollars at Rebbe's request

In an attempt to lower housing prices in Kiryas Joel, a local Satmar businessman who is building 2,000 apartments in the area, announced cutting prices of apartments to half the market price.

Oregon man charged following bomb threats against NY hospitals

Man charged with making antisemitic bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in New York could face up to 155 years in prison.

Imam calls on Allah to 'destroy the Zionist Jews' at NY mosque

Islamic Center of Rockland County apologizes after video emerges of guest imam's sermon supporting Hamas and calling for death of Jews sparks controversy.

Brooklyn:

Young haredi man stabbed near Chabad headquarters

Young haredi man stabbed in Crown Heights, within 100 feet of the Chabad Headquarters, in what is being probed as a hate crime.

Popular kosher restaurant in Times Square closes permanently

Following bankruptcy filing, Patis Bakery closes two locations, including near Times Square.

Judge agrees to delay Trump sentencing in hush money trial

Following request from Trump's lawyers, New York judge rules the former President will not be sentenced on his business fraud conviction until September.

'Wake up before it's too late'

Consul General Akunis warns of 'radical Muslim occupation'

Israel’s Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, warns in interview with The New York Post that the city is in danger of falling under “radical Muslim occupation”: Your September 11th is our October 7th.

'A victory for moderate politics':

Lapid congratulates candidate who ousted Jamaal Bowman

Opposition leader congratulates George Latimer, who won the Democratic primary in New York and defeated Israel critic Jamaal Bowman.

Israel critic Jamaal Bowman loses New York primary

New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman projected to lose his Democratic primary to George Latimer, in a defeat for "The Squad".

Jamaal Bowman apologizes for calling Hamas rapes 'lies'

Squad member facing tough primary challenge says he accepts UN findings that Hamas terrorists committed rape on October 7 after previously calling the rape accusations 'propoganda.'

'Zionist piece of s**t'

Anti-Israel activist harasses Quentin Tarantino in New York

Anti-Israel activist “Crackhead Barney”, who previously attacked Alec Baldwin, harasses film director Quentin Tarantino, who is married to Israeli singer Daniella Pick.

NY supports Israel

New York Governor opens Israel Day Parade

New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, opens Israel Day Parade and says that she is, "Incredibly proud to be the Governor of a state that is home of the largest Jewish population outside of Israel.'

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters arrested after taking over Brooklyn Museum

New York City police take into custody more than two dozen people who took part in pro-Palestinian Arab protests at the Brooklyn Museum.

Brooklyn:

Man charged with hate crimes after driving car at Orthodox Jews

Asghar Ali has been charged with more than 10 crimes, including attempted murder as a hate crime, NYPD says.

Brooklyn:

Driver verbally attacks, tries to run over yeshiva students

Driver passing a Hasidic Jewish school in Brooklyn verbally assaults a group of Jewish people before trying to run them down. NYPD investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.

Poll reveals:

New Yorkers believe campus protests included antisemitism

Most New Yorkers support pro-Palestinian protests but say encampments ‘crossed the line’ into antisemitism, new poll shows.

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters arrested in Brooklyn

At least a dozen arrested after Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators march in Bay Ridge and clash with officers.

Assailant beats, kicks Jewish children in Brooklyn

11-13-year-old Orthodox children playing on the sidewalk viciously attacked by man who threw 2 of them to the ground and repeatedly kicked one of them.

Anti-Israel protesters occupy CUNY Graduate Center library

Protesters rename Mina Rees Library, "The Al Aqsa University Library”, agree to leave only after president promises them amnesty for taking over school building.

NYC:

Next up for congressional antisemitism hearings: Public schools

House Republicans questioning public school leaders about how they’re addressing antisemitism; David Banks, chancellor of New York City’s public school system, to testify at the Capitol.

New York:

'Bring them home': Drone show urges return of hostages

Marking seven months since the October 7th attacks, rally attendees unite in call for hostages' release, followed by a monumental display of 500 drones illuminating the sky above the Statue of Liberty in New York.

New York:

Synagogues receive fake bomb threats

At least three synagogues and museum in New York receive bomb threats. New York Police Department says none were deemed credible.

Amb. Ofir Akunis takes position of NY Consul General

Ambassador Ofir Akunis arrives in New York to take position of Consul General, will meet Israeli, Jewish, student leaders studying on campus to hear firsthand their views on current events on campus.

Court overturns Harvey Weinstein's conviction, orders retrial

By a vote of 4-3, a New York court found that the prosecution had not followed protocol when calling and questioning witnesses.

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial

Man sets himself on fire inside the designated protest area outside of former President's hush money trial in New York. Police respond to the incident.

Report:

US to restrict movement of Iranian Foreign Minister in New York

Source says the US will restrict the movements of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his delegation while they are in New York for a meeting at the United Nations.

New York:

Orthodox Jewish man stabbed in Rockland County

32-year-old Orthodox Jewish man recovering in hospital after being stabbed multiple times outside his home in Ramapo. Police investigating.

When God pulls the plug—like the earthquake that hit New York

How was it, they asked, when the entire town was stricken by fear, closed shop, and conducted no other business even after the earth shook. Opinion.

Earthquake in New York

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake shook the Greater New York area on Friday afternoon - one of the strongest tremors ever recorded.

Trump posts $175 million bond in NY fraud case

Former US President posts bond as he appeals the judgment against him in the civil fraud case brought by New York state Attorney General Letitia James.

Crown Heights Rabbis call for prayers against secular studies

Community leaders have asked all parents of students in Crown Heights haredi institutions to recite additional chapters of Psalms ahead of a court ruling on whether the schools must teach secular studies.

New York:

Protesters in Central Park call for hostages' release

Demonstrators wear Batman masks and black capes, in honor of four-year-old Ariel Bibas and his baby brother Kfir, who were kidnapped on October 7.

Graffiti at NY college: 'Hitler, please come back'

Queens College Hillel calls pro-Hitler graffiti a threat to student safety, demands action from administration.

NYC:

Outpouring of support for vandalized kosher cafe

UWS residents clean up after Effy’s, a neighborhood kosher cafe, is hit with anti-Israel graffiti.

New York:

Man who burned rabbi's home gets 25 years in prison

Matthew Karelefsky, arsonist with ‘kill rabbi’ tattoo sentenced to decades in prison for burning rabbi’s home.

Judge declines to dismiss charges against Menendez

Federal judge in New York rules New Jersey Senator's conduct is not protected by the nature of his job.

Following antisemitic incident:

NY school district faces Title VI investigation

Feds investigate Yonkers, NY, school district where girls basketball players yelled antisemitic slurs at Jewish opponents.

Oklahoma Gov.:

'We can learn a lot from the Jewish community'

Following a wave of antisemitism flooding through New York, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Sitt, rolls out red carpet for Jews.

'Not all Women's Day':

New York video-art display for women held by Hamas

A video-art display projected on the Israeli consulate in New York for International Women's Day shows the conditions of women abducted by Hamas and calls for their immediate release.

Antisemitism envoy to NY Jews:

'Being Jewish is not something you do defensively'

Deborah Lipstadt urges New York Jews to ‘bring the joy’ of Judaism despite increased antisemitism.

Bronx med school to become tuition-free in August

Jewish philanthropist donates $1 billion to Bronx med school, eliminating all future tuition.

Trump ordered to pay $354.9M fine

A New York judge has ended a months-long lawsuit with a verdict finding the former president and his associates guilty of fraudulently inflating net worth to secure better loans from banks.

When Frank Sinatra ruled New York

Jewish muscle is what’s lacking today in America. Opinion.

Staten Island:

Suspect arrested over antisemitic assault

Police arrest 29-year-old suspect who allegedly called a man a "dirty Jew" before bashing him in the head with a baseball bat on Staten Island.

Will replace George Santos

Democrat Tom Suozzi wins New York special election

Suozzi defeated Republican candidate Mazi Pilip, an American Israeli woman who was born in Ethiopia and was brought to Israel in 1991 during Israel’s “Operation Solomon”.

New York:

Protesters arrested after blocking rush hour traffic

Multiple anti-Israel protesters arrested after using cars to halt traffic at the Brooklyn Bridge and two major tunnels during rush hour.

Minister Akunis to be appointed Consul in New York

The purpose of the move, among other things, is to reduce the number of ministers in the government. Gila Gamliel expected to take over Ministry of Science.

One dead in shooting at Bronx subway station

The shooting at Mt. Eden station took place after a fight broke out the scene.

Anti-Israel vandals scrawl graffiti on NY stores

Two stores at Scarsdale, NY, shopping mall hit with anti-Israel graffiti.

US judge releases last of Newburgh Four group

U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon said that the four men allegedly plotting to attack Jewish buildings and shoot down National Guard planes were victims of a plot manufactured by the FBI.

NY high school:

Basketball coach, player expelled for antisemitism

A coach and player for a Yonkers basketball team were dismissed from their school after shouting antisemitic comments at a Jewish opponent.

'I support Hamas you f- Jew'

High school basketball game cancelled over team's antisemitism

Girls from Jewish school escorted out of game by security guards after opposing team turns violent, shouts antisemitic slurs.

New York:

24 injured after two subway trains collide

At least 24 injured, hundreds evacuated after two subway trains collide on Upper West Side.

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters cause delays at JFK Airport

Anti-Israel protesters yell inflammatory chants, stop traffic and cause chaos at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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Anti-Israel protesters shut down entrance to World Trade Center

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters wave PLO flags and chant "Free Palestine" during latest anti-Israel demonstration.

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters block road to JFK Airport

In another incident, major thoroughfare leading to the Los Angeles airport shut down by pro-Palestinian Arab protesters.