New York

Zak Malamed, a Jewish Democrat, aims to unseat George Santos

Zak Malamed is the latest Jewish Democrat running to unseat George Santos.

Jewish NY state senator files to run against Rep. George Santos

Ex-state Senator Anna Kaplan has been a leading voice calling for disgraced Rep. Santos to resign.

This is what an $8 million synagogue renovation looks like

Historic Upper West Side synagogue gets elevator, updated security measures.

Two men who beat Jewish man in NY plead guilty

Two of Joey Borgen’s attackers plead guilty on hate crime charges for 2021 beating.

Three alarm fire rips through Kiryas Joel townhouse complex

No injuries reported as severe fire destroys multi-family townhouse complex in the Hasidic village in New York.

Disappointment for MK May Golan

Prime Minister Netanyahu backs down from the intention to appoint Likud MK as Consul General of Israel in New York.

Israeli Minister in NYC:

'We must act against antisemitism everywhere'

Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer participates in Holocaust Remembrance Day event hosted by Manhattan Jewish Experience.

New York:

One dead after parking garage collapses in Lower Manhattan

At least five people injured, multiple people trapped after parking garage collapses in Lower Manhattan.

Police at March of the Living:

‘The inhumanity of it all was a horrible feeling’

Officers from the Port Authority of NY/NJ and NJ State Police visit Auschwitz marking Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day.

It's official:

George Santos announces 2024 reelection campaign

The Republican lawmaker has come under fire for lying about his resume, education and family background and is under investigation.

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Trump answers questions in New York fraud lawsuit

Former President meets New York’s attorney general in connection with lawsuit over his company’s business practices.

New York:

Teens wanted in connection with antisemitic attacks in Queens

Group of teens wanted for series of antisemitic attacks during Passover, including rock-throwing and shouting antisemitic remarks.

Drama in the US:

Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury

The indictment marks the first time a President has been charged in a criminal matter.

Jewish leaders slam NY state ad accusing Jews of spreading polio

Jewish community appalled after state sends truck with message 'Polio is Spreading in Israel. Get Immunized Now' around Long Island.

NY Jewish man honoured for saving passenger on flight to Florida

Hatzoloh of Rockland volunteer EMT receives award for heroism after saving life of passenger who had collapsed in the plane's aisle.

GOP rep's measure would protect yeshivas from state interference

Rockland Country Rep. Mike Lawler's amendment to Parents Bill of Rights would prevent NY from imposing its requirements on private schools.

Jewish leaders call for more NY state funds for yeshivas

Agudath Israel urges 2023 budget to include increased money for security grants for private schools.

Syracuse area vandalized with numerous antisemitic messages

Local and state law enforcement investigating after village of Skaneateles covered in antisemitic graffiti.

New York:

Security tightened ahead of possible Trump indictment

Trump said over the weekend that he expects to be "arrested" on Tuesday and urged supporters to "Protest, take our nation back!".

NYS Assemblyman:

'Illegal for car wash operators to overcharge Jewish customers'

Assemblyman Eichenstein warns car wash operators ahead of Passover: Charging more for your services before Pesach is blatant discrimination.

'Jewish Louis Vuitton”

Israeli artist David Roytman opens NY gallery

Roytman’s abstract artwork attracts international acclaim for his innovative use of assault weapons to blast paint onto canvas.

NY reps. call for establishment of Abraham Accords special envoy

State Department envoy would work with regional and US stakeholders to expand Abraham Accords.

NY lawmaker calls for increased funding for Jewish schools

State Committee on Education chair Michael Benedetto urges more money for day schools, especially for science, technology and math.

NY Senator Julia Salazar blasted for mocking Jewish man’s face

State senator, who previously claimed to be Jewish, tweets offensive close-up of Jewish man's face after he criticizes her voting record.

Elite NYC school under fire for entrance exam on Passover

Breaking with tradition, elite NYC school adds a second entrance exam date to accommodate Jewish families.

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CTeen Concert and Jewish Pride at Times Square

Jewish teens gather at Times Square in New York City in an uplifting display of Jewish pride and unity.

NY state investigating CUNY law school over BDS support

Pro-Israel group alleges that faculty council BDS resolution in direct contravention of New York human rights law.

NYPD warns of ‘National Day of Hate’ planned by neo-Nazi groups

Antisemitic rallies set to take place across the United States on Friday, with NYPD warning of events in NYC and Chicago.

US patron of Israeli archaeology targeted by NY authorities

Shelby White, widow of Wall Street legend and patron of Jewish museums, is the latest target of NY's antiquities trafficking unit.

12 Chabad youth visiting Rebbe's grave in serious car accident

Boys taken by helicopter to hospital, one critically injured, after van rolls into deep ditch on way home from visiting Rebbe’s grave in NY.

'Violins of Hope'

New York exhibit marks 78th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

Three dozen violins which survived the Holocaust put on display for New York exhibition marking anniversary of Auschwitz liberation.

A First: Hasidic woman joins New York State Supreme Court

Judge Rachel Freier tapped to serve on New York State's supreme court.

Boy rescued from frozen NY lake by Jewish emergency services

After youth falls into icy Lake Suzanne, passersby along with Hatzolah and Chaverim spring into action saving his life.

Preliminary report released on NY crash that killed two Jews

NTSB's initial findings do not point to specific cause, but shed some more light on the moments leading up to the fatal accident.

Extremist group targets Rochester area with antisemitic flyers

Notorious white supremacist organization continues nationwide hate campaign, dropping flyers in New York town.

New York geography exam blasted for anti-Israel map questions

Regents exam draws outrage for out of context maps of Israel requiring students to provide anti-Israel answers for correct response.

Report:

George Santos once praised Hitler on Facebook

Embattled New York congressman who lied about having Jewish heritage reportedly joked about killing Jews, praised Hitler on Facebook.

New York:

2017 Manhattan terrorist found guilty

Islamic extremist who killed eight people in 2017 truck rampage convicted of federal crimes and could face the death penalty.

Jewish man on NY flight to Florida saves woman’s life

Williamsburg Hatzolah member's quick thinking saves life of distressed passenger onboard flight to Ft. Lauderale.

NY judge throws out Trump motion to dismiss $250M lawsuit

Judge rules that lawsuit brought by NY AG against Trump family for financial fraud will proceed.

Ex-Trump Org CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in jail

Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced to five months in prison after plea deal in which he testified against former employer.

NY prosecutors:

New Year's Eve attacker motivated by US support for Israel

Man who attacked officers near Times Square traveled to New York to "carry out Jihad", say prosecutors.

New York:

Suspect in New Year's Eve attack charged

The suspect, 19-year-old Trevor Bickford, to be charged with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of attempted assault.

New York:

District attorney to investigate congressman-elect George Santos

Republican politician under fire for lying about numerous issues including his Jewish heritage.

NY Congressman-elect probed after fabricating his resume

New York Congressman-elect George Santos has also come under fire for falsely claiming he has Jewish heritage.

Tragedy in New York:

Six-year-old struck and killed by school bus in Kiryas Joel

A New York State Police investigation has determined that the incident on Sunday was an accident.

Republican Jewish coalition bans George Santos over false claims

Incoming GOP rep. denounced by group over false claims on his resume and misrepresenting Jewish ancestry.

George Santos maintains Jewish heritage claim

Republican congressman-elect says he identifies as 'Jew-ish,' not 'Jewish' after being caught lying about grandparents surviving Holocaust.

Storm of the century?

Watch: Arctic storm leaves buildings covered in icicles

A deadly blizzard has paralysed large parts of Eastern and Midwestern US, trapping motorists in their cars and knocking out electricity.

Winter storm leaves at least 25 dead in Buffalo area

Historic storm hammers western New York with record snowfall for over 24 hours, leading to dangerous conditions, including deaths.

New York:

Admor Pinto Lights Hannukah Candles Amid Thousands of Onlookers

Masses gathered for a festive candlelighting ceremony in the Beit Yisrael synagogue in New York.

Report:

Congressman-elect lied about having Nazi refugee grandparents

New York Republican elected to the House in November accused of fabricating resume and also lying about having Nazi refugee grandparents.

Federal lawsuit:

Jews say NY town discriminated by blocking building permits

Owners of land in Forestburgh accuse town of not letting them build housing due to their religion, launch federal lawsuit.

Neo-Nazi arrested in NY had ghost gun and bulletproof vest

Man with history of support for right-wing extremists arrested by police during routine traffic stop wearing body armor and carrying gun.

New York:

Gov Hochul unveils Hate Prevention Unit to tackle antisemitism

New agency will address increase of antisemitism and other hate crimes in New York through multi-pronged approach.

145% increase in antisemitic hate crimes in New York in November

Anti-Jewish incidents make up up 60% of all hate crimes in New York City in month of November.

Bus crashes into Monsey, NY house, 21 people sent to hospital

School bus in Rockland County hits cars and then crashes into house, with trapped passengers rescued and taken to hospital.

NY yeshiva education reform activist launches news organization

Yeshiva education reform activist launching independent haredi news organization.

NY Governor signs two anti-hate crime bills

The bills come days after two men were arrested in connection with alleged threat to attack synagogues in New York City.

How a Jewish group helped foil planned synagogue shooting

Suspects who wanted to "shoot up a synagogue" were arrested thanks in part to a tip from the Community Security Initiative.