News and updates about NYC

After backlash

Mamdani defends 'Nakba Day' post

NYC Mayor Mamdani defends his “Nakba Day" post which was criticized by Jewish groups: My message to Jewish leaders is that my door is always open.

Mamdani defends 'Nakba Day' post

Senior NYC rabbi calls for boycott of Mamdani

Rabbi Avi Weiss accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism after a controversial video marking the “Nakba" sparked backlash.

Senior NYC rabbi calls for boycott of Mamdani

Mamdani sparks outrage with anti-Israel 'Nakba Day' video

Jewish groups slam NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for “Nakba" Day" video and claim that “the Nakba continues to this day".

Mamdani sparks outrage with anti-Israel 'Nakba Day' video

New York City

'Commander Butcher' jailed for plotting to poison Jewish children

Neo-Nazi leader known by the alias "Commander Butcher" sentenced to 15 years for plotting to poison children at Jewish schools.

'Commander Butcher' jailed for plotting to poison Jewish children

Anti-Israel protesters clash with Jews outside Brooklyn synagogue

Anti-Israel demonstrators and pro-Israel counterprotesters clashed outside a Brooklyn synagogue as police detained several people.

Anti-Israel protesters clash with Jews outside Brooklyn synagogue

Antisemitism in Queens

11 swastikas discovered in two parks

New York officials condemn a wave of antisemitic graffiti after 11 swastikas were found in Queens.

11 swastikas discovered in two parks

NYPD

Antisemitic hate crimes fell 30% in April

For the first time in 2026, antisemitic hate crimes are down year over year in New York, but continue to account for 60% of all hate crimes.

Antisemitic hate crimes fell 30% in April

Wave of antisemitic graffiti targets Queens Jewish community

Antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas, found on synagogues and homes in Queens, as officials warn of rising hate crimes targeting Jews.

Wave of antisemitic graffiti targets Queens Jewish community

'Show up for Jews too'

Jewish group hits back at Mayor Mamdani

Jewish Community Relations Council of New York criticizes Mayor Zohran Mamdani for condemning Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla while remaining silent on antisemitic incident in Brooklyn.

Jewish group hits back at Mayor Mamdani

The Israeli campaign causing a stir in New York

A campaign launched by the Israeli Consulate in New York City and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken over Times Square, with giant billboards displaying the flags of Israel and Lebanon side by side.

The Israeli campaign causing a stir in New York

Brooklyn

3 Jews assaulted by man wearing Iran shirt

A man wearing a shirt with the Iranian flag assaulted 3 people in the Williamsburg neighborhood while shouting antisemitic comments.

3 Jews assaulted by man wearing Iran shirt

Mamdani vetoes protest buffer zone bill tied to campus unrest

Mayor Mamdani vetoes NYC school protest buffer zone bill, drawing criticism from Jewish groups.

Mamdani vetoes protest buffer zone bill tied to campus unrest

Outrage after Israel event flyers vandalized

Israeli Culture Club flyers ended up in a urinal. Now the school board president is facing calls to resign.

Outrage after Israel event flyers vandalized

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Israeli flag lights up Times Square for Independence Day

Israeli flag displayed on digital billboards in New York’s Times Square, marking Israel’s 78th Independence Day with the message “Israel 78, celebrating freedom."

Israeli flag lights up Times Square for Independence Day

Mrs. Mamdani apologizes - but won't denounce terror

Rama Dweiji, the wife of Zohran Mamdani, expressed remorse for "offensive language" she posted as a teenager, but did not address her implied support for the October 7 massacre.

Mrs. Mamdani apologizes  - but won't denounce terror

New York City:

Teen arrested for threatening to murder Jewish children

18-year-old from Harlem arrested after threatening in a video to kill Jewish children in Brooklyn. NYPD files terrorism charges against him.

Teen arrested for threatening to murder Jewish children

Attacker of Queens rabbi in custody after skipping court

A Queens man indicted on hate crime charges for assaulting a rabbi on International Holocaust Remembrance Day is in custody after failing to appear in court.

Attacker of Queens rabbi in custody after skipping court

Due to Mamdani participation

Jewish comedian Modi pulls out of Passover event

Jewish comedian Modi announces he will not attend the annual Downtown Seder in Lower Manhattan after learning that NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is participating.

Jewish comedian Modi pulls out of Passover event

NYC Council passes bill to protect synagogues from protesters

New York City Council passes legislation creating protective perimeters around houses of worship and schools to combat antisemitism and ensure safe access during protests.

NYC Council passes bill to protect synagogues from protesters

Kiddush Hashem

Hatzalah's life-saving effort in Borough Park goes viral

A video documenting haredi "Hatzalah" volunteers fighting for the life of a non-Jewish cyclist who was run over by a truck has sparked a wave of appreciation on social media.

Hatzalah's life-saving effort in Borough Park goes viral

Ramadan event

Mamdani introduced by extremist who called to bomb Tel Aviv

New York City Mayor attends event at Staten Island Mosque, where he was introduced by Abdullah Akl, who called on Hamas to "strike Tel Aviv" and for "Intifada."

Mamdani introduced by extremist who called to bomb Tel Aviv

Two arrested for ISIS bombing plot at Mamdani's residence

Two men have been charged with terrorism-related offenses following an attempted bombing outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence at Gracie Mansion. The incident occurred on Saturday amid an anti-Islam protest.

Two arrested for ISIS  bombing plot at Mamdani's residence

Federal complaint:

NYC suspects sought deadlier attack than Boston bombing

Federal complaint says two Pennsylvania men inspired by ISIS threw homemade explosive devices at protesters outside New York City mayor’s residence.

NYC suspects sought deadlier attack than Boston bombing

Zohran Mamdani's wife liked posts praising October 7th massacre

The wife of New York's mayor, Rama Dawaji, liked posts that praised the October 7th massacre and called for violent resistance against Israel.

Zohran Mamdani's wife liked posts praising October 7th massacre

Man attacked at Khamenei memorial service in NYC

A memorial for Ayatollah Khamenei in Washington Park in Manhattan turned into a violent confrontation after a passerby removed a poster of the Iranian leader.

Man attacked at Khamenei memorial service in NYC

New Jersey man charged over attack on Chabad world headquarters

New Jersey man charged with damaging religious property after ramming his car multiple times into the entrance of Chabad-Lubavitch world headquarters in Brooklyn.

New Jersey man charged over attack on Chabad world headquarters

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Teens take over Times Square with Jewish pride

Thousands of Jewish teens fill Times Square as the CTeen Shabbaton concludes with a global display of Jewish pride, featuring Havdalah, music, and speakers from 60 countries.

Teens take over Times Square with Jewish pride

Israel drone supplier booted from Brooklyn Navy Yard

After NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes office, NYC City Hall evicts Israel drone supplier from Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Israel drone supplier booted from Brooklyn Navy Yard

Brooklyn man arrested and released over antisemitic attack

23-year-old who was arrested after allegedly stabbing a man near the Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters in Brooklyn has been released and is set to return to court in April.

Brooklyn man arrested and released over antisemitic attack

Jewish student assaulted near Yeshiva University

Jewish student from Yeshiva University assaulted near the campus in Manhattan. University spokesperson says the incident was an unbiased attempted robbery.

Jewish student assaulted near Yeshiva University

Arutz Sheva Exclusive:

Segev's revenge against Hamas - Shma Yisrael in Time Square

Released hostage Segev Kalfon tells Arutz Sheva - Israel National News how he had planned to get the last word against Hamas - and how he still intends to do so.

Segev's revenge against Hamas - Shma Yisrael in Time Square

Bereaved grandson claims grandfather was burned to death

Elhanan Shkolnik, grandson of the late Amram Chai Mizrachi, who died last Thursday in a fire in his apartment, published a forceful statement on Sunday alleging that his grandfather’s death was not accidental.

Bereaved grandson claims grandfather was burned to death

Queens

Yeshiva students rescued after falling into icy waters

Three 22-year-old yeshiva students were rescued from Jamaica Bay in Queens, New York on Friday after the ice they were walking on broke up and they fell into the icy water.

Yeshiva students rescued after falling into icy waters

Senate launches probe into Mamdani’s antisemitism policy changes

Senate panel investigating Mayor Mamdani for rescinding his predecessor’s antisemitism and anti-BDS orders, warning the move could jeopardize $2.2B in federal funding and weaken protections for Jewish students.

Senate launches probe into Mamdani’s antisemitism policy changes

Mamdani picks left-wing leader to head NYC antisemitism office

New York City Mayor selects Phylisa Wisdom of the New York Jewish Agenda to lead NYC’s antisemitism office, prompting concern from Jewish leaders.

Mamdani picks left-wing leader to head NYC antisemitism office

Queens:

Teen arrested for antisemitic death threat emails to high school

17-year-old Queens teen arrested for sending antisemitic emails threatening to kill Jews, amid a rise in hate crimes.

Teen arrested for antisemitic death threat emails to high school

NYPD

Antisemitic hate crimes up 182% in Mamdani's first month

In the first month of the Zohran Mamdani administration, antisemitic hate crimes nearly triple the total from January 2025 and account for more than half of all hate crimes in the city.

Antisemitic hate crimes up 182% in Mamdani's first month

Man charged with hate crime in Chabad headquarters ramming

36-year-old charged with hate crimes after ramming his car five times into Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn.

Man charged with hate crime in Chabad headquarters ramming

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Suspect rams car into Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn

Suspect repeatedly drives a vehicle into Chabad headquarters in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. No injuries reported. Driver arrested.

Suspect rams car into Chabad headquarters in Brooklyn

Akunis:

'Never Again' means nothing if we ignore antisemitism

Israel's NY consulate condemns the attack on a Queens rabbi on Holocaust Remembrance Day, linking it to anti-Israel policies and BDS.

'Never Again' means nothing if we ignore antisemitism

Man arrested for attack on Queens rabbi on Holocaust Day

32-year-old man arrested for allegedly attacking a Queens rabbi on Holocaust Remembrance Day, shouting antisemitic slurs before punching him. He faces hate crime charges.

Man arrested for attack on Queens rabbi on Holocaust Day

Rabbi attacked in Queens on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Rabbi assaulted in a targeted antisemitic attack in Queens on Holocaust Remembrance Day, prompting widespread condemnation from city leaders, including Mayor Mamdani.

Rabbi attacked in Queens on Holocaust Remembrance Day

WZO Chairman:

'Mr. Mayor - 'Never Again' is not just about ceremonies'

World Zionist Organization chairman Yaakov Hagoel wrote to NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani to demand that he reverse steps taken against the city's Jewish population.

'Mr. Mayor - 'Never Again' is not just about ceremonies'

Two teens arrested over swastikas in Brooklyn playground

Two 15‑year‑olds arrested after dozens of swastikas and antisemitic messages were spray‑painted in a Brooklyn playground.

Two teens arrested over swastikas in Brooklyn playground

NYC

Antisemite stalks Jewish family, assaults father

Woman shouts 'I'm going to kill all the Jews' while following a Jewish couple and their young children before sucker-punching the father.

Antisemite stalks Jewish family, assaults father

Mamdani's surprising statement

Demonstrators call for death to the IDF, express support for Hamas, outside Queens, NY, synagogue.

Mamdani's surprising statement

CAM: 'Mayor Mamdani has to act before words turn into bullets'

Combat Antisemitism Movement condemns, ‘We support Hamas,’ chants at Queens protest.

CAM: 'Mayor Mamdani has to act before words turn into bullets'

Jack Engelhard:

When journalism was alive in New York City

Columnists like…Breslin, Talese, Mailer et al, they pounded, they hammered their prose. Op-ed.

When journalism was alive in New York City

Unanimous vote

Julie Menin elected NYC’s first Jewish speaker

Julie Menin unanimously elected NYC Council speaker, becoming its first Jewish leader. She pledges to protect New Yorkers and address rising antisemitism.

Julie Menin elected NYC’s first Jewish speaker

NYPD:

Jews targeted more than all other groups combined in 2025

NYPD data shows 330 antisemitic incidents in 2025 - more than all other groups combined - with a suspected anti‑Jewish attack every 26 hours, even as overall hate crimes declined.

Jews targeted more than all other groups combined in 2025

Bruce Blakeman:

'Mamdani is dangerous, his policies are anti‑American'

New York Governor candidate Bruce Blakeman blasts NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani as “very dangerous," vows to keep him “in check" if elected.

'Mamdani is dangerous, his policies are anti‑American'

The judge's response to Maduro's claim he was 'kidnapped'

Deposed Venezuelan dictator and his wife plead innocent upon their first court appearance since their capture.

The judge's response to Maduro's claim he was 'kidnapped'

Report

How Mamdani covered for cancelling Adams' antisemitism orders

A New York Times report reveals how NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani attempted to avoid angering Jewish New Yorkers by cancelling many orders instead of the two related to antisemitism and Israel.

How Mamdani covered for cancelling Adams' antisemitism orders

New Yorkers:

Be afraid, be vigilant, but gird your loins for battle

This is a fight we cannot afford to lose. When the mayor fails to deliver on his pie-in-the-sky promises, he has two ready-made scapegoats to feed to the rage of the masses: The millionaires, the billionaires--and the Jews.Opinion.

Be afraid, be vigilant, but gird your loins for battle

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Chabad truck 'song-bombs' Mamdani press conference

A Chabad truck playing the Hasidic song 'Hinei Ma Tov' passed by Zohran Mamdani's conference to announce members of his cabinet and other changes, bringing the proceedings to a breief halt.

Chabad truck 'song-bombs' Mamdani press conference

Akunis:

'Mamdani’s moves endanger New York City Jews'

Israel’s Consul in New York warns that Mayor Mamdani’s cancellation of IHRA recognition and anti‑boycott rules endangers Jewish communities, after the Mayor revoked Israel‑related orders issued by Eric Adams.

'Mamdani’s moves endanger New York City Jews'

Red Flags on the Steps of City Hall:

Mamdani’s Socialist spectacle signals a perilous turn for NYC

For many Jewish New Yorkers, the inauguration spectacle raised an uncomfortable question: when socialist leaders speak of predatory elites exploiting the masses, who do their followers imagine? Opinion.

Mamdani’s Socialist spectacle signals a perilous turn for NYC

Diaspora Minister

'New York mayor an overt anitsemite & terror supporter'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli responds to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's cancellation of executive orders that combatted antisemitism.

'New York mayor an overt anitsemite & terror supporter'

Conf. of Presidents CEO:

'Mamdani cancelling Adams' antisemitism orders troubling sign'

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish organizations CEO William Daroff condemns Zohran Mamdani for cancelling the order recognizing the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

'Mamdani cancelling Adams' antisemitism orders troubling sign'

Oops:

Mamdani’s name now appears on Adams’ pro‑Israel posts

Mamdani takes over NYC mayoral social accounts, leaving his name on Adams’ pro‑Israel posts, including one describing a meeting with Netanayhu whom Mamdani has vowed to arrest.

Mamdani’s name now appears on Adams’ pro‑Israel posts