New York

Winner of NY-Israel Smart Energy Innovation Challenge announced

Energy storage and EV power boosting company ZOOZ wins $1 million contest that brings together Israel and New York.

Poll:

Hochul holds commanding lead over Zeldin

Poll finds that Democrat Kathy Hochul holds lead of 15 percentage points over Lee Zeldin in race for New York Governor.

Hochul sounds alarm on polio, declares emergency in NYC

New York governor announces emergency measures after polio found in Long Island wastewater.

NY driver going wrong way nearly hit Hatzolah volunteer

Fatal accident that killed Jewish man from Williamsburg nearly also caused crash with Hatzolah member who was with wife and newborn baby.

New York Gubernatorial Race:

Republican Lee Zeldin trailing Hochul by just 4 points

New poll shows Republican congressman Lee Zeldin closing in on incumbent New York governor, trailing by just 4 points.

NYPD increases patrols in Williamsburg amid rise in antisemitism

As anti-Jewish attacks surge in neighborhood, police announce increased presence in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Dem group blasted for mocking names of Jewish NY politicians

Liberal group accused of antisemitism for tweet which singled out Jewish politicians and made fun of their last names.

Jewish group praises pro-Israel wins in NY Dem primaries

American Jewish Congress hails victories of pro-Israel candidates, which ensures NY delegation will remain pro-Israel.

Fmr. Gov. Huckabee meets with NY Jewish community leaders

Former Governor Mike Huckabee met with Jewish community leaders at a special event hosted by the Israel Heritage Foundation.

Ramah Day Camp:

'Joyful Judaism' and love to Israel

We spoke with the Dir. of the Ramah Day Camp about the challenges and opportunities in a camp led together by Israelis and Americans

Fire damages long defunct famed Catskills hotel

Fire destroys building that was part of the once popular Grossinger’s resort, which closed in 1986.

Pompeo to Biden:

'Deny Iranian President a visa to enter the US'

Former Secretary of State: Biden allowing Iranians to come to New York City while actively engaged in efforts to kill Americans.

NY governor bans toy guns as part of effort to reduce crime

New law will make toy guns that look realistic illegal in New York.

73-yr-old who defended Salman Rushdie on stage reveals injuries

Moderator speaks of painful eye injury received defending Salman Rushdie and how he hopes to one day reschedule interview in defiance.

Salman Rushdie may lose eye after stabbing attack

The Indian author survived both the stabbing and the subsequent surgery but may lose the use of one eye. The stabber remains in custody.

Eyewitness:

Salman Rushdie was stabbed 10 to 15 times

Eyewitnesses say assailant rushed the platform and stabbed author Salman Rushdie 10 to 15 times during lecture in New York.

Salman Rushdie stabbed on stage at New York event

Author, who has been under a death threat from Iran since 1989, was attacked as he was about to speak at western New York event.

NY Holocaust bill bolsters education, looted art and reparations

Museums to be required to tell visitors what works may have been stolen by the Nazis from Jewish owners under new law.

Trump testifying in New York AG’s investigation

Trump to testify as part of lengthy investigation by NY attorney general into former president's business dealings.

Elizabeth Holtzman: 'I have a record of effectiveness'

Once a trailblazer, Jewish candidate Liz Holtzman, 80, hopes to make a comeback in Congress.

Brooklyn man arrested for death threats against ‘Jewish meet up’

Threats made against Woodstock Fruit Festival include claiming it is a 'Jewish meet up' that suspect wants 'to shoot up.'

ADL asked to apologize for condemning progressive group

Over 75 Jewish leaders demand ADL apologize for condemning NY progressive group JFREJ.

Nassau County proclaims ‘End Jew Hatred day’ in April

Long Island county becomes first legislature to declare April 29 'End Jew Hatred Day.'

Two alarm fire spreads through New York Jewish camp

Two bunkhouses in Catskills camp set ablaze as massive fire spreads through site.

Iran's President plans New York visit despite US sanctions

Ebrahim Raisi plans to travel to New York for UN General Assembly next month despite US sanctions against him.

Lee Zeldin attacker to stay in jail pending mental health review

Man who allegedly attacked NY gubernatorial candidate to remain in jail pending the results of a mental health investigation.

Ex-Marine accused of plotting neo-Nazi attack on NY synagogue

Former US Marine accused of leading Long Island neo-Nazi group plotting to attack New York synagogue.

Zeldin's attacker claims:

'I didn't know who he was'

Man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate says he was drinking that day and didn’t know who the congressman was.

Travesty of justice:

Rep. Lee Zeldin’s attacker released after only hours in custody

Man who allegedly assaulted Zeldin charged with felony but immediately released, as Jewish Congressman predicted.

New York Senator singles out Jews after polio case discovered

Senator James Skoufis suggests yeshivot in Rockland County have a history of non-compliance with vaccine laws, then walks it back.

Congressman Lee Zeldin attacked during campaign event

Jewish Congressman, who is running for Governor of New York, unharmed after man attacks him during campaign event near Rochester.

'Jewish Gun Club' takes aim at NY Gov. gun legislation

Club run by Orthodox man from Monsey, NY prepares lawsuit to block Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed gun legislation.

NY police searching for man who harassed Jews at Holocaust event

Man who drove by Goshen, NY synagogue spewing hatred during talk by Holocaust survivor wanted by police.

Jewish leaders slam pro-BDS Dem candidate posing with challah

Only days after NY Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou endorses BDS, Congressional candidate poses with challah in home of Jewish couple.

Fifth shark attack in 2 weeks shocks Long Island beachgoers

Long Island beaches experience sudden string of scary shark attacks, with two recent incidents occurring in one day.

Trio faces 115 charges for vandalizing NY town with swastikas

Three suspects are facing over 100 charges for blanketing town of Hornell, NY with swastikas and racist symbols.

With NY synagogue's help, 2 Jewish refugees to marry in Israel

With the help of a NYC synagogue, two young Ukrainian Jewish refugees will soon marry in Israel.

Monsey, NY:

Arrest made after inside of synagogue vandalized with swastikas

Suspect charged with hate crime for vandalizing inside of synagogue with swastikas and antisemitic graffiti.

Long Island:

Antisemitic death threat targets NY gov candidate Lee Zeldin

Jewish Rep. Lee Zeldin's Long Island campaign sign vandalized with Nazi death threat.

SCOTUS:

Court rules in support of right to carry guns in public

6-3 decision rules in favor of constitutional guarantee to carry firearms in public.

"Please call the police"

Woman rescued from abuser via SOS in takeout order

Moral of the story: Don't trust dating apps.

Hate crime in NY:

Swastikas drawn on Monsey, NY synagogue

Vandal draws swastikas and Nazi phrases on the Sanzer Shul in Monsey, New York.

US shootings continue

Mass shooting in Harlem leaves 1 dead, 9 injured

Nine people shot, with one dying, in a mass shooting early Monday morning in Harlem.

Arrest made after downtown Schenectady, NY covered in swastikas

Suspect arrested after swastikas and other hate symbols scrawled on at least 14 downtown buildings in the span of several hours.

NY Gov. Hochul secures support of Satmar community

Governor Hochul endorsed by Satmar Jewish community, securing tens of thousands of votes.

Former NYPD deputy chief, friend of Jewish community, dies at 64

Retired NYPD deputy chief was known for close relationship with Jewish community, and for working with volunteer Jewish organizations in NY.

NY Supreme Court rules against yeshiva in secular education suit

Court orders New York State to complete probe of Williamsburg yeshiva, backing Hasidic woman's lawsuit against the school.

New York Governor:

'In New York, there’s no room for antisemitism or hate'

Kathy Hochul announces her administration has issued proclamation highlighting IHRA definition of antisemitism.

NYC Dems pick anti-Israel activist to lead progressive caucus

Move to hire co-founder of well known anti-Israel NGO to lead caucus sparks outrage.

Cockroaches released in New York courtroom

In an apparent act of protest, a woman turned hundreds of cockroaches loose in a courtroom in northern New York, halting all proceedings.

CUNY postpones hearing on antisemitism at the school

City University of New York hearing on antisemitism scheduled for tomorrow postponed after university chancellor unable to attend/

New York man sent prison for support to ISIS

Citizen of Uzbekistan sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted attempting to provide material support to ISIS.

NY-based Jewish ambulance service sues Florida counterpart

Hatzalah sues another Jewish ambulance service in Florida for trademark infringement.

ADL report: Rise of antisemitism in NY State a ‘troubling trend’

Report by the Anti-Defamation League describes a “broad and troubling trend” of rising extremism and antisemitism in New York State.

New York:

Judge hands ISIS supporter a lengthier sentence

Federal judge increases sentence for New York man who planned to join ISIS and attacked an FBI agent.

18 injured after active shooter scare at Brooklyn arena

Stampede occurs after loud noise outside Barclays Center triggers fear of an active shooter situation.

NYPD looking for woman who set fire to NY synagogue

New York City police are searching for a woman suspected of throwing a burning book at a Gramercy Park synagogue.

Watch Live:

Thousands turn out for first post-COVID Celebrate Israel Parade

After two-year COVID hiatus, New York City's Celebrate Israel Parade returns, drawing tens of thousands of marchers.

Student who called for Israel's abolishment gives speech at CUNY

Anti-Israel commencement speaker sparks another antisemitism debate at CUNY.

Buffalo:

Ten dead in mass shooting at supermarket

Shooter entered supermarket wearing military-style gear. He held racist and antisemitic views, according to reports