NYC

CUNY head blasted for being no show at antisemitism hearing

Chancellor of City University of New York refuses to attend hearing featuring testimony about widespread antisemitism on CUNY campuses.

Rep. Nadler campaigns as 'last Jewish Congressmember'

Rep. Jerry Nadler’s campaign urges support for NYC’s ‘last remaining Jewish Congressmember.’

Massive brawl breaks out on Carnival cruise ship

Dozens scuffle on a Carnival cruise ship about to dock in NYC, leading security to call Coast Guard.

New York City:

Violent crime surging as shootings, murders decrease

New NYPD data shows major crimes are skyrocketing in NYC even as murders and shootings decrease compared to last year.

"Horrific, depraved act”

Times Square fatal rampage driver found not mentally responsible

Jury finds Richard Rojas was not responsible for his actions, which killed one and severely injured several others, due to mental illness.

US shootings continue

Mass shooting in Harlem leaves 1 dead, 9 injured

Nine people shot, with one dying, in a mass shooting early Monday morning in Harlem.

Former NYPD deputy chief, friend of Jewish community, dies at 64

Retired NYPD deputy chief was known for close relationship with Jewish community, and for working with volunteer Jewish organizations in NY.

Teens arrested for assaulting Jewish man in Brooklyn

Two teens accused of punching young Jewish man after trying to force him to say “Free Palestine.”

Vandal draws swastika on box in front of Brooklyn yeshiva

NYPD releases footage of individual who drew swastika on box in front of yeshiva hoping public will identify suspect.

Hate crime in NYC:

18-yr old charged for attacking Jewish man walking to synagogue

Shabbat attack in Williamsburg being tried as hate crime after brazen assault leaves victim with severe injuries.

Watch: Violent thug assaults woman in NYC as onlookers watch

In the meantime, subway posters tell riders that 'It's OK' to do drugs and the governor is busy authorizing 'genderless' driver's licenses.

NYC's Rep. Maloney mixes up name of iconic deli

‘Grassroots’ or ‘Greengrass’? Upper West Side appetizing shop is ensnared in Maloney-Nadler matchup.

NYC department of education accused of religious discrimination

Series of meetings where candidates running for board positions are interviewed held on Shabbat, excluding Jewish parents from attending.

18 injured after active shooter scare at Brooklyn arena

Stampede occurs after loud noise outside Barclays Center triggers fear of an active shooter situation.

NYC: Jewish restaurant owner holds gun buyback event

Junior’s, NYC’s iconic Jewish cheesecake emporium, buys back guns to protect the city it loves.

Immigrant Absorption Minister:

'Eric Adams is a true friend of Israel'

Immigrant Absorption Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata meets New York City Mayor Eric Adams in his office at City Hall.

NYPD looking for woman who set fire to NY synagogue

New York City police are searching for a woman suspected of throwing a burning book at a Gramercy Park synagogue.

Watch: Thousands take part in 'Celebrate Israel' parade in NYC

Chants of 'Am Yisrael Chai' as crowds march down the streets of New York in celebration of Israel.

Watch:

Arabs and Neturei Karta members protest Israel Parade in NY

Members of fringe haredi group Neturei Karta wave PLO flags at anti-Israel demonstration at sidelines of Celebrate Israel Parade in NYC.

Chabad rabbis from Ukraine hold summit in New York

Two and a half months after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian Jewry charting new course with special meeting in NYC.

Suspected case of monkeypox in New York

New York city health officials have reported that a local patient has tested positive for a virus that includes monkeypox.

Will New York mayor run for President in 2024?

According to sources, Adams is considering the run, saying that "the party has gotten too far to the left". Adams denies.

Jewish woman charged with painting swastikas on NY bus stop

NYC Jewish woman charged with hate crime for allegedly spray painting swastika on a sign advocating fighting antisemitism.

Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio to run for Congress

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that he is running for the Democratic nomination in new NYC district.

NYC mayor sparks outrage:

Touts 40% drop in hate crimes while antisemitism surges

Dov Hikind slams Mayor Eric Adams for boasting about drop in hate crimes while outbreak of attacks against Jews in NYC continues unabated.

Brooklyn Jewish man shot with BB gun after synagogue targeted

Visibly Jewish man hit after passing SUV fires at Brooklyn synagogue, shattering front window.

How Zabar’s, iconic New York City Jewish grocery, got its start

In 1934, a Jewish immigrant couple rented a counter at a food market. They later grew into one of NYC's iconic Jewish-owned grocery stores.

Brooklyn antisemitism awareness sign defaced with swastikas

Sign by Jewish advocacy organization calling for awareness of rising antisemitism was defaced with two swastikas in broad daylight.

Suspected New York subway shooter indicted on terror charges

Federal grand jury returns two-count indictment against alleged subway shooter Frank James.

New York City Hall honors Israel's Independence Day

Mayor Eric Adams announces that City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lit up blue and white.

Manhattan:

Jewish man attacked by pro-Palestinian protestors

Jewish man beaten by pro-Palestinian protestors in apparent hate crime being investigated by NYPD.

Disturbing:

Russian TV hosts giggle discussing nuclear strike on NYC

Military analysts on Russian TV burst into laughter while pondering the catastrophic damage of a nuclear strike on NYC.

Handyman charged in Queens, NY stabbing murder of Orsolya Gaal

Handyman confesses to brutal murder in which he stabbed the victim 60 times and then carried her body away in a duffel bag.

NYC still honoring 2 French Nazi collaborators

New York City removed statues of former US presidents, but left plaques honoring two French Nazi collaborators in its Canyon of Heroes. Why?

Post-COVID NYC: Jewish Museum's kosher restaurant won't reopen

It’s official: Russ & Daughters’ kosher outpost at the Jewish Museum won’t return.

Brooklyn mass shooting

New York governor responds: ‘It has to end and it ends now’

After mass shooting at Brooklyn subway station, Hochul vows to use resources of NY state to end the surge of crime that has engulfed NYC.

Times square manhole explosions send panicked tourists fleeing

The sound of enormous explosions cause a panic, with tourists fleeing Times Square in confusion.

Jewish boys attacked by teens with machete in New York

Teens with knife, crowbar, and machete target group of 6 kids because they are Jewish in latest antisemitic hate crime in New York City.

Brooklyn teens viciously assault Hasidic man

Assault against Jewish man by group of teens being investigated as hate crime by NYPD and New York State Police.

Hate crime in NYC:

Cops searching for man who drew swastika in gym parking garage

Suspect allegedly spray painted a swastika on a beam in a Staten Island gym's parking lot before fleeing.

Two Brooklyn yeshiva students attacked with BB gun

Two yeshiva students were attacked in Brooklyn by assailants who shot at them with a BB gun and threw an object at them from a passing car.

NYPD looking for suspect behind swastika on Manhattan building

New York City police are looking for a man captured on a surveillance video drawing a swastika on a Manhattan office building.

Ukrainian-born NYC councillor meets with Trump about Ukraine

New York City Council member Inna Vernikov praises Trump who "expressed his solidarity" with the Ukrainian people.

A new book examines the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

111 years later: New book highlights the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, which killed 146 mostly Jewish and Italian garment workers.

Can drones make NYC safer?

An Israeli company and its Brooklyn partner pitch innovative idea to NYC's Mayor Adams.

Why is this man targeting homeless in NYC?

Authorities in NYC and Washington, D.C. released footage of the gunman they believe has shot five homeless people, killing two.

New NYC-Israel Chamber of Commerce launches

The NYC-Israel Chamber will work to help companies grow their businesses in New York City.

Two women stabbed at Manhattan museum

Man stabs two employees of Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan after being denied entry because his membership was revoked.

Brooklyn:

Elderly Jewish man assaulted on way to synagogue

Elderly Jewish assaulted during robbery in Flatbush, receives multiple blows with metal pole to face and head.

Jewish man assaulted with metal cane in Brooklyn

Jewish man repeatedly hit in head by man wielding metal cane in possible hate crime attack.

Brooklyn teen charged with hate crime for slapping Jewish man

17-year old charged with hate crime for slapping a Jewish man and knocking his kippah off in Brooklyn, NY.

NYC dental office targeted by antisemitic vandal

Vicious antisemitic graffiti found on window of Queens dental office denounced by New York mayor and politicians.

Giuliani: NYC mayor’s crime fighting plan is 'idiotic'

Ex-NYC mayor doesn't mince words when asked about the increasingly high crime rate in NYC, calling current mayor's efforts a "clown show."

Rise in Hate Crimes:

NYC leaders suggest tools to fight antisemitism

NYC saw 3 times as many antisemitic hate crimes in January 2022 compared to the same period a year ago, prompting concern from lawmakers.

NY: Statewide indoor mask mandate to be lifted for some settings

The lifting of the mandate would apply to indoor settings such as grocery stores, shops and offices, but not hospitals and schools.

Brooklyn yeshiva buses vandalized with swastikas

Multiple school buses belonging to a Williamsburg yeshiva were defaced with swastikas over the weekend.

NYPD searching for Harlem vandal behind antisemitic graffiti

Police in New York City are searching for a man who was captured on video drawing swastikas on a street mural in Harlem.

NYC tow truck driver fired for hurling antisemitic abuse at Jews

Jews in Borough Park verbally assaulted by tow truck driver after he was unable to back into a driveway to tow a vehicle.

Brooklyn subway hate crime

Antisemite attacks Jewish woman, threatens to hurt her

Jewish woman riding subway to Brooklyn has antisemitic abuse hurled at her by man who threatens to hurt her if she stays on the train.

Man waving machete threatens Brooklyn Jewish community

Man waving a machete in Borough Park was arrested for making threats against the Brooklyn Jewish community.