New York

Jewish man punched in the face by group of men in Crown Heights

Visibly Jewish man was accosted by five men, one of whom punched him in the face and called him an anti-Semitic slur.

New York: Gov. Hochul: 'Jews have always had to fight back'

In speech to Jewish group, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul calls out Democrats who are ‘questioning our commitment to Israel.’

NYC college anti-Zionists protest talk by anti-Semitism expert

A Barnard College anti-Zionist group is demanding cancellation of talks with an author of the IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism.

Lev Tahor leaders standing trial in New York

As ‘Jewish Taliban’ sect is tossed out of Iraq, its leaders stand trial in New York.

New York Sun to relaunch after 13 years

Conservative, pro-Israel newspaper purchased by former Algemeiner editor Dovid Efune.

New York health workers seek to block vaccine mandate

Health care workers in New York turn to Supreme Court, say state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate violates their religious liberty rights.

NY bans swastikas, Confederate flags on public property

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs legislation banning display of numerous hate symbols on public property.

Man found guilty of hate crime attack on rabbi leaving NYC shul

Assailant found guilty of strangulation and assault as hate crimes for 2018 attack on Jewish man walking home from East Flatbush synagogue.

Andrew Cuomo charged, two months after resigning

Former New York Governor charged with a misdemeanor sex-crime complaint.

Newburgh, NY council censures member accused of anti-Semitism

The Newburgh, New York city council voted to censure a councillor who was caught on video making vulgar and accusatory remarks about Jews.

Jewish man attacked in Brooklyn by men yelling anti-Jewish slurs

NYPD currently looking for two suspects who upon learning a man was Jewish began to kick and punch him until he fell to the ground.

NY State Senator holds panel on anti-Semitism

Discussion centers around the need to better educate children about anti-Semitism and hate in the current climate of increased Jew hatred.

Sephardic New Yorkers: Spain is breaking promise of citizenship

With thousands of applications rejected and more placed on hold, some New Yorkers with Sephardic roots accuse Spain of breaking its promise.

Survey shows NY Jews suffered less than other populations

Survey: Jewish New Yorkers’ employment, mental health suffered during pandemic.

Asaf Zamir begins term as Consul General of Israel in New York

Former Tourism Minister will represent the State of Israel in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Delaware.

Albany Jewish center evacuated following bomb threat hoax

Albany Jewish Community Center was also targeted with bomb threat hoaxes in 2017 and 2020.

NY governor announces $25m for increased security at nonprofits

Speaking at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, Governor Hochul announces that $25 million will go toward protecting nonprofits from hate crimes.

New Yorkers rally in support of Australians: 'Save Australia'

New Yorkers march to Australian consulate in protest of restrictions on citizenry in Australia and NYC.

Bennett:

'I respect health officials, but we won't back new restrictions'

Israeli Prime Minister pushes back on criticism from Health Minister, amid spat with ministry officials over demands for new restrictions.

New York could potentially replace unvaccinated hospital staff

New York Gov. Hochul: State 'will be replacing people' who won't vaccinate against coronavirus, has a 'plan' which will soon be announced.

Brazil's president forced to dine on NYC street over vax mandate

'I have natural immunity, why do I need vaccine?' Bolsonaro and de Blasio spar over vaccine mandate during president's visit for UN speech.

Huntington latest NY town to adopt IHRA anti-Semitism definition

Long Island town joins other local municipalities in adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism.

NYC cop arrested for vandalizing Jewish camp on Rosh Hashanah

Suspect faces two counts of burglary and two counts of criminal mischief.

NYPD probe anti-Semitic assault in Crown Heights

'F***ing Jew, I'm going to kill you.' Member of Chabad movement attacked in Brooklyn by man who threatened to murder him.

Renowned Detroit bagel shop turns 100 years old

New York Bagel now run by fourth generation of Goldsmith family.

New York family drowns in ‘Death Trap’ basement apartment

In the wake of extreme flooding in NYC, tragic details are emerging of families stranded in their homes.

The outrages keep coming.

We’re supposed to believe abandoned Americans chose to stay. Who would want to trade downtown Kabul for New York anyway? Op-ed.

46 dead after Ida floods northeast USA

'Stay off the roads, we're not out of this yet,' NJ Gov. Murphy begs. Senior meteorologist: 'As far as the United States goes, it's gone.'

NYC mayor calls record flooding 'horrible and tragic'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul also speaks at press conference, addressing how to improve street level infrastructure against future floods.

NYC Hatzalah crew runs 1.2 miles to aid trapped woman in labor

A healthy baby was safely delivered by Hatzalah on a flooded NYC highway in the middle of Wednesday's historic rainfall.

At least 24 dead in New York, New Jersey floods

Authorities say many victims drowned in basement apartments which were flooded by remnants of Hurricane Ida.

Watch: Flood waters flow into NYC subway stations

Water gushes into multiple Manhattan subway stations in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

150 sex abuse lawsuits filed against NY Jewish institutions

Since Child Victims Act of 2019, at least 150 child sex abuse lawsuits filed against Jewish institutions in New York.

Search underway off Long Island beach for stolen Torah scrolls

Crews scramble to search coastline with worry that suspect may have thrown the two Torah scrolls into the Atlantic Ocean.

Kathy Hochul sworn in as Governor of New York

After Andrew Cuomo resigns from office, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul becomes first woman to serve as governor of New York.

Chabad Lubavitch yeshiva deans: Don't send students to New York

Deans of seven Chabad Lubavitch yeshivas in Israel call on parents not to send their sons to Crown Heights for upcoming holiday season.

US Census: Haredi areas among fastest-growing in NY, New Jersey

Orthodox areas are among the fastest growing in New York and New Jersey, census data shows.

Swastika graffiti found on playground in village north of NYC

Volunteer trash cleaning crew found anti-Semitic graffiti on slide in popular playground in Ossining, NY, prompting police investigation.

Watch: New Yorkers party, comedians slam Cuomo on his way out

New Yorkers partied in the streets to celebrate the resignation Cuomo as even CNN paid notice.

Brooklyn: Missing seven-year-old Jewish boy located

Police in Brooklyn find seven-year-old Yosef Shapiro after several hours of searching for him.

The Jewish history of Gold’s Horseradish

For four generations, this Jewish family owned a horseradish business. In the 1950s, they won the chance of a lifetime.

Cuomo accuser files criminal complaint

Support for the embattled governor is slipping, with 70% of New Yorkers saying he should step down.

Democratic lawmakers: Cuomo should resign or be impeached

Three New York Democratic lawmakers say Governor Andrew Cuomo must face impeachment if he does not resign.

'The ghosts of Manhattan': Bot shows where synagogues used to be

A 20-year-old college student in Texas is mapping every Manhattan address that used to be a synagogue.

New film tackles debate over secular education in NY yeshivas

Documentary film focuses on hot-button issue of secular education mandates for yeshivas in New York City.

Biden on Cuomo: I think he should resign

US President calls on New York Governor to step down after investigation finds he harassed multiple women.

Chabad emissaries receive $2,000 while airborne

Chabad passengers on a flight to New York donated a massive sum for Chabad chapters - while still in the air.

Hate crime: NY Jewish man attacked walking home from synagogue

Three men charged with hate crime after man in Catskills village has shtreimel ripped from head and is pelted with anti-Semitic slurs.

Owner of NY supermarket has response to Ben & Jerry's

Owner of supermarket chain in New York reduces the sale of Ben & Jerry's ice cream by 70% in response to its boycott of Israel.

Windows of Brooklyn Jewish school smashed with a hammer

Assailant captured on video walking up to the Williamsburg school and smashing the windows multiple times.

NYC mayoral candidate wishes Jews a meaningful fast

Eric Adams won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary earlier this month, narrowly defeating Kathryn Garcia.

Carbon monoxide leak at NY Jewish boys' camp sickens 23 staff

Leak in building housing staff and university students thought to have originated with faulty hot water heater, victims in stable condition.

Fireworks thrown at yeshiva students in upstate New York

A package of fireworks was thrown out of a moving vehicle at the students in the small hamlet of Round Top, New York.

Jewish man assaulted, hit with wooden plank in Williamsburg, NY

25-year old man was the victim of anti-Semitic threats that escalated into a physical attack; police are still searching for the suspect.

Cuomo declares Disaster Emergency on gun violence

New York governor says 'gun violence is a public health crisis, and we must treat it like one.'

NYPD: 69% increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes this year

Jews and Asians the victims of the majority of hate crimes in New York according to NYPD. Hate crimes overall up 139%.

Bullet hole, bullet fragment found at Brooklyn synagogue

Bullet hole and bullet fragment found at Flatbush synagogue after Sabbath shooting.

NY AG lawsuit ends housing discrimination against Jews in town

NY town and county had prevented Jews from moving into a new development through land use regulations and denying permits to the developer.

New York lifts almost all COVID restrictions

Governor Andrew Cuomo announces end to non-federal COVID restrictions as 70% of New Yorkers are vaccinated.

NY woman steals ambulance, crashes into Irondequoit Bay

After stealing ambulance in Utica woman leads police on multi-city chase on NY Thruway before toppling off boat launch into body of water.