News for NYC Suburban NYC Jewish community raises $1 million for Haiti relief aidLocal Jewish NYC nonprofits donating a million dollars worth of goods in two containers to Haitians in critical need of help. US rep. calls for investigation into Jew-hatred in NYC public schoolsNew York rep. Lee Zeldin urges action after learning of a group of NYC teachers spreading anti-Israel material in their classrooms. 17 items looted during Holocaust seized from NYC auction houseDocuments including 19th C funeral scrolls, manuscripts and community records will be returned to Eastern European Jewish communities. Watch: Mom thwarts kidnapping attempt in New YorkQuick-thinking family and bystanders saved a young boy and put his would-be kidnapper behind bars. GOP mayoral candidate in NYC tells Hannity: AOC - All Out CrazyIf elected, Sliwa says he'll empower the police instead of undermining their immunity, slams Dems for 'utter hypocrisy.' Jewish philanthropist and former hedge fund exec gets 7 months in jail in NYC bribery caseMurray Huberfeld, a hedge fund executive who donated to Chabad and other Orthodox groups in Brooklyn, gets 7 months for bribery scheme. Jews walking in Central Park West after Shabbat pelted with eggsOne of the group who was hit in the head with an egg suffers concussion, police are investigating. Guardian newspaper removes “Zionism is genocide” photo after complaintPhoto showing 90-year old Jewish NYC anti-Israel "mini-celebrity" holding "Zionism is genocide" sign replaced by photo illustration. Second suspect arrested in last week's NYC mob assault of Jewish manNYPD recommending 25-year old suspect be charged with three assault related hate crimes. Outrage after NYC principal sends staff email urging sanctions against IsraelPro-Palestinian email sent by Brooklyn middle school principal sparks anger, leads to investigation by NYC Dep. of Education. Remorseless: NYC anti-Semitic attacker says 'I'd do it again'Man held on $10,000 bail for brutal attack on Jew tells prison guards he'd do it all over again. Dov Hikind calls out NYC mayoral candidate silence about "Jewish lynchings"Former NYC Dem outraged that city's mayoral candidates have failed to speak out on attacks against Jews by pro-Palestinian activists. Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian marchers clash in NYC protestsCops, security barricades in NYC; bloodied Jewish man behind store window as police hold back group of attackers; other man hit with chair. "Shame on France" - vigil at French consulate in NYC for slain JewFmr. NY Gov Paterson & NYC Mayoral Candidate Sliwa joined Dov Hikind and many others in vigil at French consulate for Sarah Halimi. NYC vigil to press France to prosecute Jewish woman's murdererFormer New York lawmaker Dov Hikind organizes vigil outside French consulate in NYC, demanding France prosecute Sarah Halimi's murderer. NYC mayoral candidate: Israel is an 'apartheid' stateIn a recording, NYC mayoral candidate Dianne Morales can be heard claiming Israel is an 'apartheid state,' criticizing 'propaganda trips.' 24-year-old aims to be NYC’s first Bukharian City Council memberDefying his community's cultural norms, David Aronov, a Bukharian Jew, is running for NYC City Council. Oversight of Orthodox yeshivas becomes a major issue in New York City’s mayoral raceOversight of Orthodox yeshivas in New York City has emerged as a major issue in this year's mayoral race. Does Andrew Yang, NYC mayoral candidate, 'appreciate' BDS?Andrew Yang, NYC mayoral candidate, clarifies position on the BDS movement. 'BDS does not recognize Israel's right to exist.' Is painting on NYC mayoral candidate’s wall portrait of a rabbi?NYT profile on New York mayoral candidate Raymond McGuire draws attention of Jewish readers with portrait of what appears to be a rabbi.Intolerant of intoleranceIn NYC, the factors that determine my quality of life have been taken out of my realm. I no longer feel safe on the streets. Op-ed. Confederate flag tied to front door of NYC Holocaust museum'This is an atrocious attack on our community,' says president of Jewish heritage museum in New York City. NYC bomb hoax suspect - a former Jewish youth group officer22-year-old Jewish youth group officer turned far-right activist suspected in bomb hoax at New York City mall. Watch: Gunman opens fire at crowd outside NYC holiday concertRuptly provided footage of the aftermath of deadly shooting in central NYC just hours ago. Suspect shot and killed, identity unknown. NYC health inspectors visit empty yeshiva and write summonsNYC Health Department filmed writing summons to empty Yeshiva building, citing 'list' to justify procedure.Ruling: Most NYC crosswalks violate disability lawsCBS New York reported that Judge Paul Engelmayer ruled the city violated 3 laws aimed at helping the disabled. NYC Celebrate Israel parade delayed due to riotingNYC’s Celebrate Israel parade — virtual this year because of COVID-19 — postponed over George Floyd protests. NYC to add 100 security cameras in Jewish neighborhoods rife with anti-Semitism'Security cameras will increase NYPD visibility, help keep New Yorkers safe,' Mayor Bill de Blasio says. Open letter to Mayor DeBlasio and the NY Democrats machineMr. Mayor, my question to you, sir, is why did you dismiss anti-Semitism as a real problem in this city? Who exactly in the Democratic party was pulling the strings in the background to prevent acting against antisemitism perpetrated by minorities? The solution to antisemitism? It isn't attacking JewsJews working for the good of the Jewish community should not be attacked, even if a writer thinks more can be done. The silence on increasing antisemitism cannot be tolerated in NYIf you sense that something enigmatic and hypocritical is lurking behind the scenes, then you have hit the nail on the proverbial head. Discrimination in the NYCDOE is nothing new: Caranza is a scapegoatCarranza is just the scapegoat. It took the division between parties, and a change in the direction of the Democratic Party to have people finally acknowledge discrimination, abuse and hate within the New York City Department Of Education. NY man hurls phone at train after anti-Semitic attackAfter a vicious anti-Semitic rant at a Brooklyn subway stop, the suspect snatches the victim's phone to destroy the evidence of his attack. Where exactly is your ‘Palestine,’ Mayor de Blasio?Jewish NYC councilman Kalman Yeger forgot the Democratic party's new rules about not telling the truth when it is upsetting to Muslims and has been punished. Danon's 3-step battle plan against antisemitismIsraeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon outlines a plan for combating rising anti-Semitism across globe at ZOA annual dinner.NY Public bathroom gets a makeoverNYC upgraded a public bathroom in Bryant park, making it one of the most luxurious bathrooms in the entire city. NYC to ban mohels if children they treated found to have herpesNYC health dept. says it will now ban mohels automatically if child has herpes- without testing the source of the infection.Assemblyman Hikind promotes bill to suspend NYC bag taxDov Hikind encourages public to call on Governor Cuomo to sign moratorium bill, calls tax an 'unnecessary burden' on taxpayers. New York Arabs protest Trump's consideration of GiulianiPro-Palestinian New York students call on all sympathizers to use 'any means necessary' to resist and fight the 'US empire.' NYC: Yeshivas, schools to get $20M for securityReligious Jewish schools in New York City are prime beneficiaries of a special $20 million budget for "school security." NYC: Apt Owners Sued for Religious DiscriminationHaredi residents of a Queens apartment complex take legal action after owners install electric locks - making Shabbat a problem. Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Spike in NYC27% increase in anti-Semitic crimes in the Big Apple as of June 2015 as hate crimes in general become more frequent. NYC Official: US-Israel Relationship is 'Strong'NYC Public Advocate Letitia James reveals that the US still considers Israel an 'ally' despite cooling relations between Netanyahu, Obama. Cabbie Tells Jewish Passenger 'All Jews Must Die'Suit filed against Manhattan cab driver after he allegedly threatened passenger, drove recklessly. New England Braces for 'Historic' Snowstorm2-3 ft. of snow projected to fall across multiple states, prompting panic among 58 million in its shadow. Cupcake Company Tweets Sweet Anti-SemitismCupcake Crew, a finalist on a television reality show, elicits backlash after tweeting 'Zionist pigs' remark. Ex-Cop Charged with Anti-Semitic Graffiti in NYCBrooklyn ex-cop sprayed swastikas in Borough Park because he 'just didn't like' Jews, court papers show. Who Killed New York Hareidi Millionaire?Police suspect business partner in the murder of Satmar Hassid and prominent businessman Menachem Stark.Slain Hassidic Millionaire to Be Buried in J'lemCommunity mourns 'true person of kindness', as murder investigation focuses on his business associates: 'He had enemies'. De Blasio Wins NYC in LandslideDemocrat wins mayoral race by a margin of 49 percentage points – the largest since 1985. Reward Offered for Information on GraffitiNYC Councilman offers reward for information on individuals responsible for hateful graffiti in Borough Park. 9/11 Plane Part Found in NYCPolice removed a 250-pound piece of an airplane wing from near the World Trade Center that is believed to be part of a 9/11 jetliner. Boston Suspects Planned to 'Party' in NY: PoliceThe brothers suspected of carrying out deadly Boston Marathon attacks had planned to head to a Manhattan party after explosions. NYC Mayoral Candidiate Blasts College's BDS EventNew York City Democratic mayoral candidate joined in the chorus of opposition directed at Brooklyn College for co-sponsoring BDS event. New York Woman Charged with Hate Crime31-year-old woman charged with murder as a hate crime after shoving a New York man to his death in front of an oncoming subway train. Man Pushed to his Death in Front of NYC SubwayPolice in New York City on Friday were hunting for a woman suspected of pushing a man to his death under an oncoming subway train.. NY City Council Asks: 'Jew Representing NYC?'A NY City Council hopeful asks constituents: “A White/Jewish City Council Member representing Upper Manhattan?” |
