News for NYC 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?” Communities Pull Together to Survive in Queens, LICommunities are pulling together and families in Queens and Long Island are struggling to survive after Sandy and a nor'easter came by. America's Northeast Braces for New StormWith more than a million households still without power following Hurricane Sandy, eastern New York braces for another storm: a nor'easter. US Voters Wait .. and Wait to Cast BallotsThanks to Hurricane Sandy, in some states US voters waited for more than an hour before being able to cast their ballots. 22 Torah Scrolls Found Damaged in Belle HarborIn a single seaside community, volunteers from New York's Jewish Shomrim organization have discovered 22 damaged Torah scrolls. NYC Chabad Head Out to Help with Hurricane ReliefChabad-Lubavitch emissaries are on another "mission from G-d" -- this time, organizing volunteers for hurricane relief in New York City. Another 1st for Sandy: 2012 NYC Marathon CanceledChalk up another "first" for Hurricane Sandy in the annals of New York: the 2012 NYC Marathon, set for Sunday, has been canceled. Giuliani: Obama Should 'Resign' Over Libya, SandyRudy Giuliani tore into Obama, saying the president should "resign" over terrorist attack in Libya and for campaigning after Hurricane Sandy Hurricane Sandy Forces Bellevue EvacuationAnother New York hospital -- venerable Bellevue -- has been forced to evacuate its patients due to damage from Hurricane Sandy. Tri-State Commuters Crawling Back to WorkMost commuters on Thursday in NY, NJ and CT had no choice but to drive, clogging roads into a crawl following Hurricane Sandy's destruction. New York Slowly Getting Back to NormalIt's a slow process, but New York is making its way back to normal life in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Metro New York's Subway, Trains Down 'For Days'Hurricane Sandy has totally paralyzed the underground system used by New Yorkers for more than a century to travel the city. New York 'On Hold' for Hurricane SandyThe City of New York is “on hold,” public transit shut down, stock exchange and stores closed for Hurricane Sandy. A7 Readers: send pics! NY Plans Transit 'Timeout' for Hurricane SandyGovernor Cuomo orders MTA to plan for a possible “orderly suspension” of commuter services for Hurricane Sandy. Greek Neo-Nazi Party Opens Office in NYCGreece's neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party has set up an office in New York City, in an effort to reach out to Greek citizens living abroad. New Controversial Jihad Ad to Appear in NYC SubwayA new pro-Israel advertisement is set to make its debut on New York City's subway system next week. Israeli Law Center Sues Ahmadinejad's NYC HotelAn Israeli law center is suing a NYC hotel that agreed to host the Iranian President during his visit next week, when he will address UN. |
