Bronx

Bronx med school to become tuition-free in August

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

One dead in shooting at Bronx subway station

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

Yankees outfielder credits Jewish father for career success

Yankee Harrison Bader talks baseball over matzah ball soup and pastrami at Liebman’s Deli.

New York City:

Legal aid group settles discrimination claim with Jewish staffer

Bronx legal aid firm apologizes and agrees to monetary award to Jewish staffer who was discriminated against by co-workers.

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.

How a Catholic university amassed Bronx Jewish artifacts

A Catholic university may be the unlikeliest place for what may be the largest depository dedicated to the Jewish history of the Bronx.

Hasidic family returns lost wallet - and $1,400 - to Bronx man

State Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein helps Hasidic family track down Bronx man who lost his wallet - and $1,400.

NYC: Anti-vaxxers protest with swastikas

Anti-vaxxers protest with swastikas and yellow star outside Jewish politician’s office in the Bronx.

'There’s some very unhappy people in Riverdale right now'

Release of suspect in Bronx synagogue attacks reignites debate over bail reform.

Outrage after Bronx synagogue vandal freed without bail

Dov Hikind, former NY State Assemblyman, denounces court’s decision as sending a “horrible message.”

Suspect arrested in vandalism against Riverdale synagogues

Man arrested after 4 synagogues repeatedly targeted with rock-throwing, vandalism

Synagogue vandal in the Bronx strikes again

Windows smashed at Riverdale Jewish Center in latest act of vandalism against Jewish targets in the Bronx.

Four synagogues in the Bronx targeted by rock throwers

New York Police investigating after four synagogues in the Bronx were targeted in a series of rock-throwing attacks.

Open Letter to Mr. Jamaal Bowman, Dem. Congresssional candidate

A letter from the rabbi of a major Westchester synagogue to the Dem. primaries candidate for his district as early voting begins. Op-ed.

New York brothers arrested for attempting to build bomb

Former New York City teacher and his brother suspected of stockpiling materials for making bombs.

Bronx fire caused by three-year-old playing with stove

Officials say Bronx fire started by boy who was playing with the burners on the kitchen stove.

12 dead in fire in the Bronx

12 people killed, four critically injured in fire in five-story building in Belmont.

Shuttered Bronx synagogue becomes a dumping ground

After Bronx synagogue closes down, neighborhood residents dump trash on the property - then complain to municipality.

Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary at Jewish nursing home in Bronx

Former President visits RiverSpring Health senior care home in the Bronx to discuss his wife's record on Israel.