NYC

Watch: Mom thwarts kidnapping attempt in New York

Quick-thinking family and bystanders saved a young boy and put his would-be kidnapper behind bars.

New York man arrested over anti-Semitic attack

Staten Island man arrested for allegedly throwing a firework at a woman during pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian protests in Manhattan.

Eric Adams emerges as winner of NYC Democratic mayoral primary

Preliminary vote count finds Eric Adams is narrowly ahead of Kathryn Garcia, 50.5 percent to 49.5 percent.

GOP mayoral candidate in NY: AOC - All Out Crazy

If elected, Sliwa says he'll empower the police instead of undermining their immunity, slams Dems for 'utter hypocrisy.'

Swastika stickers found on Goldman Sachs and Verizon NYC HQs

Two suspects caught on camera plastering hateful stickers comparing Israel to the Nazis on two large officer towers in Battery Park City.

Curtis Sliwa: Don't call me an anti-Semite

Republican candidate for NYC mayor calls for dialog with local haredim after being accused of anti-Semitism over 2018 video.

Hedge funder who gave to Orthodox causes gets 7 months in jail

Murray Huberfeld, a hedge fund executive who donated to Chabad and other Orthodox groups in Brooklyn, gets 7 months for bribery scheme.

Curtis Sliwa in 2018: Orthodox Jews are taking over your town

Video surfaces from 2018 of Republican candidate for NYC mayoral race blasting Orthodox community. 'They don't vote like normal Americans.'

Eric Adams leading NCY mayoral primary

Former NYC police captain leads race for Democratic nomination to be next mayor of New York on law and order platform.

Jews walking in Central Park West after Shabbat pelted with eggs

One of the group who was hit in the head with an egg suffers concussion, police are investigating.

Questions arise about NY mayoral hopeful's ties to Linda Sarsour

At 2017 speech, Maya Wiley introduced Sarsour as a close friend who she was honored to be on stage with.

Herb Sturz, driver of criminal justice reform in NYC, dies at 90

Sturz, a top deputy to Mayor Ed Koch and an early advocate of criminal justice reform, dies at 90.

Man violently trashes Flatbush kosher restaurant, assaults Jews

As he is being held down outside kosher restaurant until police arrive, man says that he doesn't like Jewish people.

New New York City transit CEO is son of Hebrew book publisher

John Nathan Lieber, son of former president of Hebrew Publishing Company of Reconstructionist Judaism, takes over MTA.

67-year old Jewish man punched in front of Brooklyn synagogue

20-year old attacker also yells anti-Semitic insults, arrested nearby, charged with hate crime assault.

Guardian newspaper removes “Zionism is genocide” photo

Photo showing 90-year old Jewish NYC anti-Israel "mini-celebrity" holding "Zionism is genocide" sign replaced by photo illustration.

Second suspect arrested in NYC mob assault of Jewish man

NYPD recommending 25-year old suspect be charged with three assault related hate crimes.

Outrage after NYC principal sends email urging Israel sanctions

Pro-Palestinian email sent by Brooklyn middle school principal sparks anger, leads to investigation by NYC Dep. of Education.

NYPD to increase presence in Jewish communities

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio condemns anti-Semitic violence in the city: Hatred has no place here.

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.

De Blasio, Cuomo condemn anti-Semitism in New York City

New York City Mayor says brutal attack on Jewish man in Times Square was "absolutely disgusting and unacceptable".

Dov Hikind calls out mayoral candidates on "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 protests

Cops, security barricades in NYC; bloodied Jewish man behind store window as police hold back group of attackers; other man hit with chair.

In New York, Jewish nonprofit distributes halal food to Muslims

Jewish nonprofit distributes 1,500 boxes of halal food for Ramadan, including pricey dates.

Jews and Asians most targeted groups as hate crimes soar in NYC

Number of attacks on Asians in New York City skyrockets, fueling surge in hate crime.

"Shame on France": vigil at French consulate in NY for slain Jew

Fmr. 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 murderer

Former 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' state

In 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 member

Defying his community's cultural norms, David Aronov, a Bukharian Jew, is running for NYC City Council.

Andrew Yang films campaign ad in Orthodox Brooklyn toy store

NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang continues his Jewish outreach with Boro Park campaign ad, wishing locals a 'happy Sabbath'

Jewish couple accuses NYC housing authorities of discrimination

Couple files federal lawsuit accusing 2 New York City agencies of discrimination in affordable housing lotteries.

Meet the chef delivering meals to Holocaust survivors

'A Holocaust survivor who’s 90 years old, who’s taking care of them?' asks chef David Tefy. 'I have to do something.'

Orthodox couple, baby slashed in NYC in ‘possible bias incident’

Young family of 3 wounded in knife attack near Battery Park in downtown Manhattan.

How Orthodox yeshivas became a major issue in NYC mayoral race

Oversight 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.'

Researchers: New coronavirus variant identified in New York

Researchers say new coronavirus variant that shares some similarities with the South African variant is on the rise in New York City.

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.

NY charity wants vaccines for pantry workers

David Greenfield, head of largest kosher pantry network, says volunteers deserve access to vaccine equal to that of supermarket staff.

Words in snow

In its intensity, it is somehow ominous. It does not stop. First the plague, then the cold weather halted this great city. Op-ed.

New York cancels vaccinations amid severe winter storm

New York City public schools are all-remote again Tuesday, as a powerful winter storm continues to pummel the area.

Intolerant of intolerance

In 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 officer

22-year-old Jewish youth group officer turned far-right activist suspected in bomb hoax at New York City mall.

Sanitation crew helps NY man go dumpster diving for his tefillin

New York City Sanitation Department workers help an Orthodox Jewish man recover his lost tefillin after they were accidentally thrown out.

Watch: Gunman opens fire at crowd outside NYC holiday concert

Ruptly provided footage of the aftermath of deadly shooting in central NYC just hours ago. Suspect shot and killed, identity unknown.

Gunman opens fire at police officers near NYC church

Gunman opens fire after outdoor choir performance at New York City cathedral and is shot dead by police. No other injuries.

Report: Satmar Hasidim hid massive NYC wedding from public view

After one massive Satmar wedding in NY was cancelled, another wedding was held, drawing thousands despite coronavirus restrictions.

NYC Jewish schools, yeshivas stay open as public schools close

Jewish day schools, yeshivas, and other private educational institutions in New York City remain open amid public school closures.

New York public schools to close amid COVID-19 surge

Meanwhile, the US has surpassed 250,000 deaths from COVID-19.

Watch: Woman arrested in NYC after spitting in officer's face

Woman shouted 'F--- you, fascist' at police officer and spat in his face before being arrested.

NYC health inspectors visit empty yeshiva and write summons

NYC Health Department filmed writing summons to empty Yeshiva building, citing 'list' to justify procedure.

Ruling: Most NYC crosswalks violate disability laws

CBS New York reported that Judge Paul Engelmayer ruled the city violated 3 laws aimed at helping the disabled.

It is Orthodox Jew vs. Orthodox Jew in New York

When the public sees Jews fighting Jews like we are witnessing in New York, all Jews lose. Op-ed.

NYC Mayor seeks shutdowns in nine neighborhoods

Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to reimpose restrictions on nine neighborhoods amid rising COVID-19 cases.

NYC vows to crack down on coronavirus in Orthodox neighborhoods

New York authorities threatening drastic enforcement measures in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods after Yom Kippur.

NYC’s Jewish Museum to reopen Oct. 1 following 6-month closure

Visits to Jewish Museum on Fifth Avenue to be free through end of December as Museum ends coronavirus closure.

NYC warns of coronavirus spread in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods

New York City's health department expresses 'significant concern' over concentration of new coronavirus cases in Jewish neighborhoods.

NY yeshiva closes after 13 students infected with coronavirus

Yeshiva in Queens, New York shut down after more than a dozen students test positive for the coronavirus.

Coronavirus infection rates spike in NY's Orthodox neighborhoods

Weddings suspected of hastening spread of coronavirus as infection rates spike in Jewish neighborhoods in and around New York.

Note from New York City

We fear what may be coming but also feel passive about changing this awful scenario. Opinion.

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