NYC

Leiter blasts Mamdani

'Hard to find a sentence that isn't a lie'

Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter sharply criticizes NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his October 7 anniversary statement accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.

NYPD data:

Jews targeted in 53% of NYC hate crimes in 2026

New NYPD data shows 53% of confirmed New York City hate crimes this year targeted Jews, who make up about 10% of the population

Akunis invites Mamdani to watch October 7 massacre film

Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis invites NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to view IDF footage of the October 7 Hamas massacre amid Mamdani’s ongoing criticism of Israel.

'We won't forget or forgive'

Faces of October 7 victims displayed in heart of Times Square

Israeli Consulate in New York launches campaign displaying the faces of those murdered in the October 7 massacre. Consul General Ofir Akunis: We will not forget, and we will not forgive.

'Confirms what we already knew'

ADL blasts Mamdani's antisemitism plan

Anti-Defamation League criticizes New York City mayor's newly unveiled strategy to combat antisemitism, citing lack of formal definition and accusing him of prioritizing his 'anti-Israel agenda.'

Without defining the problem

Mamdani unveils multimillion-dollar plan to combat antisemitism

New York City mayor rolls out the city’s first comprehensive strategy to combat antisemitism, including millions for hate-crime prevention, synagogue security and Jewish education - while stopping short of adopting a formal definition of antisemitism

'Heil f---ing Hitler'

Brooklyn man chases Jewish man with knife

Brooklyn man faces hate-crime charges after allegedly chasing a Jewish victim with a knife while shouting “Heil f---ing Hitler".

'Baseless lies'

Mamdani fires back after Netanyahu’s UN criticism

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani accuses Netanyahu of spreading “baseless lies" after the Prime Minister criticizes him during his UN speech.

'Answer, you animal'

Watch: Israeli news crew harassed outside UN

Anti-Israel activist follows and repeatedly disrupts Kan News reporter Shahar Glick and his cameraman outside the UN, declaring: 'There’s no IDF here.'

Mamdani criticized over silence on Iranian president's NYC visit

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces criticism for his silence on Iran’s president while repeatedly calling Netanyahu a “war criminal."

Land, speak, leave:

Security warnings cut Netanyahu’s US visit to just seven hours

Netanyahu is reportedly set to spend just seven hours in the US after security officials urged him to minimize his stay amid concrete warnings over the trip.

Javier Milei dances with NYC Yeshiva students

Argentine President Javier Milei made a festive stop at a New York yeshiva and danced with the students during his US visit for the UN General Assembly.

Rabbi blasts Mamdani:

'He is the architect of antisemitism in New York'

Rabbi Marc Schneier accuses New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of fueling antisemitism after Mamdani again called Netanyahu an “architect of genocide."

Netanyahu warns Mamdani:

‘I’m going to tell the truth about you’

Netanyahu blasts NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his accusations against Israel and vows to “tell the truth" about him during his upcoming UN address.

Trump praises Mamdani:

'He’s certainly got potential'

President Trump praises New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as having “great potential" ahead of their third meeting at Gracie Mansion.

Mamdani blasts Netanyahu again

'A war criminal and architect of a horrific genocide'

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani again calls Netanyahu a “war criminal" ahead of the Prime Minister’s UN visit, but again acknowledges he lacks authority to arrest him.

Mamdani to meet Trump at Gracie Mansion

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet President Trump at Gracie Mansion Monday, marking their third meeting since Mamdani’s election.

As UN Week begins:

Mamdani expresses condolences for an accused killer

One story is unfolding in the streets and courtrooms of New York. The other is unfolding on the world stage. In both, innocent people were killed. In both, New Yorkers can examine where their mayor placed his voice afterward. Opinion.

Ahead of Yom Kippur:

Top Rabbi calls on Mamdani to apologize to Jewish New Yorkers

Rabbi Marc Schneier urges NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to apologize to Jewish New Yorkers and change his rhetoric on Israel, Zionism and Netanyahu.

War over a pita

Israeli restaurant in NYC faces backlash over arayes burger

Israeli-owned Shifka restaurant in Manhattan draws criticism after adding an arayes burger to its menu, with anti-Israel activists accusing it of appropriating Arab cuisine.

NYC Jewish community clashes over rally at Gracie Mansion

Two prominent Modern Orthodox Jewish schools in New York City are planning to bring students to a Friday morning prayer gathering outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s official residence at Gracie Mansion, prompting criticism from some parents.

During UN visit

Mamdani will not join protests against Netanyahu

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirms he will not join UN protests against Benjamin Netanyahu while defending residents' constitutional right to demonstrate.

Double parking, double standard

Journalist Nate Friedman confronted an NYC parking inspector about discrimination in enforcement during times of Islamic prayer in the city.

Despite dispute

Giuliani and Mamdani share handshake at 9/11 ceremony

Rudy Giuliani and Zohran Mamdani seen shaking hands at Ground Zero despite Giuliani's objections to the mayor attending the 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony.

Watch live:

United States honors September 11th victims 25 years on

Memorial ceremonies at the World Trade Center in New York City and in Shanksville, PA, mark 25 years since the deadliest terror attack on the US and remember the 2,977 victims.

Manhattan DA announces:

Hate crime indictment for NYC synagogue attacker

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg indicts Larry Montes over antisemitic attack that disrupted Shabbat services at Central Synagogue.

Ahead of High Holy Days

Mamdani announces increased NYPD security

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces increased NYPD security at Jewish sites ahead of the High Holy Days, amid criticism over his past antisemitic actions.

From NY City Hall to Israeli tech: Eric Adams joins TurboGen

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams joins Israeli energy company TurboGen’s Advisory Board, helping drive US expansion and new opportunities for its power technology.

NY Governor pledges $70 million for synagogue security

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $70 million would be spent on providing security for synagogues ahead of the start of the Jewish High Holidays.

NYPD

Jump in antisemitic crimes fuels surge in hate crimes

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the NYPD reveals that hate crimes are up nearly 16% in Mamdani's first year, with anti-Jewish hate crimes making up the majority.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Mamdani visits Borough Park, woman confronts him

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani visits a haredi Judaica store in Borough Park ahead of Rosh Hashanah, where one woman confronts him over antisemitism.

Expect a chaotic Fall 2026 semester in New York City

Unlike his predecessor Eric Adams, who was mayor during the Spring 2024 semester of encampments (the most confrontational semester in decades), Mamdani is on the side of the Student Intifada. Opinion.

Not terror-related

Woman stabs two near Times Square, shot dead by police

A woman accused of randomly stabbing two people near Times Square shot by police and dies. One victim also dead. Attack not terror-related.

Retired cops urge Mamdani to skip 9/11 memorial

Retired Port Authority officers urge NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip the 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony, warning his presence could cause pain.

Prosecutors seek detention of man accused in NYC synagogue attack

Federal prosecutors seek to detain Larry Montes, accused of attacking worshippers and a security guard during services at New York's Central Synagogue.

Mystery men spotted emerging from NYC sewer

Three people wearing coveralls and headlamps were caught on video climbing out of a Manhattan sewer at 4 a.m., raising fresh questions about a string of mysterious underground incidents across New York City.

Hochul to Mamdani:

'Focus on New York, not Israel'

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul urges Mayor Zohran Mamdani to focus on city government rather than Israel amid concerns over his anti-Israel rhetoric.

Giulio Meotti:

New York has become 'Habibi City'

The city that saw the towers fall under the weight of planes piloted by men who invoked Allah has elected a mayor who bows to the same cultural tradition that speaks the language of those who, in other latitudes, consider the West an enemy. Opinion.

Haredi man attacked by 6 assailants in Borough Park

New York police were called to the scene following a report from Shomrim volunteers, arrested the suspects for questioning, and led them away from the scene in handcuffs.

NYC synagogue attacker faces new federal hate crime charges

Bronx man accused of attacking worshippers and making antisemitic and racist remarks at Central Synagogue in Manhattan now faces federal hate crime charges.

Witness blasts New York Times for downplaying synagogue attack

Congregant Harry Zimmerman accuses New York Times of failing to accurately report on and downplaying an antisemitic attack in an NYC synagogue.

Shabbat Terror:

Man attacks worshippers at NYC synagogue

A Bronx man faces hate crime charges after disrupting Shabbat services at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue, injuring a woman and attacking a security guard.

Israeli Consul

'Mamdani is failing to protect New York Jewish community'

Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis reacts to rise in antisemitic hate crimes in NYC since Zohran Mamdani became mayor.

NYPD:

No security detail for Mamdani's wife on Syria, Lebanon trip

NYPD says it will not send officers with Rama Duwaji on her planned Syria and Lebanon trip, citing Level 4 US travel advisories for both countries.

New York against Mamdani? The numbers revealed

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism over his economic policies, his stance toward Israel, and his relations with the city’s Jewish community.

Mamdani leaves major rabbinic organization out of rabbis meeting

Major Jewish rabbinical groups say they were excluded from Mamdani's meeting with rabbis, amid concerns over Israel, antisemitism and his rhetoric.

NYC rabbis confront mayor over Israel stance and antisemitism

Ten rabbis from all stripes of American Judaism reportedly confronted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdaniover his anti-Israel statements.

'Dangerous provocation'

Satmar Rebbe sticks up for Mamdani

Satmar Grand Rebbe Rabbi Zalman Leib Teitelbaum condemned efforts to brand Zohran Mamdani an antisemite, warning they could provoke hostility.

Anti-Jewish hate crimes make of 70% of hate crimes in NYC

Jews were the targets of nearly 70% of confirmed hate crimes in New York City last month, with anti-Jewish incidents rising more than 53% compared with July 2025, according to new NYPD data.

Jewish leaders condemn sentence in Chabad headquarters car attack

Brooklyn Jewish leaders criticize judge's decision to sentence man to time served for repeatedly ramming his car into Chabad's world headquarters.

9/11 families demand:

Ban Mamdani from 25th anniversary ceremony

A petition drive led by 9/11 victims' families demands NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani be barred from the 25th anniversary Ground Zero memorial ceremony.

Mamdani rejects calls for apology after Upper West End stabbing

NYC Mayor declines calls from Jewish leaders to apologize for his anti-Israel rhetoric after a man wearing a kippah was stabbed on the Upper West Side.

Suspect shouts ‘Allahu Akbar’

Jewish man and Asian man stabbed on Upper West Side

Suspect arrested following double stabbing of Jewish man and Asian man on NYC's Upper West Side. Eyewitnesses say the suspect shouted "Allahu Akbar". Police probing suspected hate crime.

NYPD investigates antisemitic and anti-Muslim attack in Brooklyn

New York police are investigating two separate suspected hate crimes targeting Jewish and Muslim victims, including an alleged assault in Brooklyn and a threatening confrontation aboard an MTA bus in Queens.

Day after anti-Netanyahu rant

Mamdani posts peaceful Tisha B'Av wish

Following intense backlash over his rhetoric against PM Benjamin Netanyahu, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani issues a peaceful Tisha B'Av message to Jewish residents.

'Focus on your city'

Consul General Akunis slams Mamdani's anti-Israel attacks

Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis slams NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for spreading "blood libels" and obsessively demonizing Israel despite admitting he lacks the authority to arrest Netanyahu.

Simon Wiesenthal Center

'Mamdani's political spectacle erases Hamas's victims'

Jewish human rights group accuses NYC mayor of abusing his position to erase the victims of October 7 and attack the leader of the only Jewish state at a time of rising antisemitism.

Man seriously injured in antisemitic assault in Brooklyn

A man in his 60s was seriously injured after being attacked on a street in Flatbush, New York. The New York Police Department’s Hate Crimes Unit opened an investigation into the circumstances.

NYC Councilman blasts Mamdani's 'obsession' with Netanyahu

New York City Council member Jim Gennaro slams NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over empty threats to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Mamdani concedes:

'I don’t have the authority to arrest Netanyahu'

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani admits the city lacks legal authority to execute an ICC arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu, urging federal action instead.