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NYC delays start of school year to allow more prep time

Instruction supposed to begin on Sept. 10 will be delayed until Sept. 16.

Cuomo: If Bill de Blasio won't stop Brooklyn weddings, I will

New York governor vows state will step in to block weddings in Brooklyn's haredi neighborhoods if NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio won't intervene.

Report: NY firefighters won't use hoses against violent rioters

While hoses are being used by police forces in Israel, NYC fire department bans their use for crowd control

Cuomo: Trump agreed not to send federal authorities to NY

US President tells NY Governor he will not deploy federal authorities as he did in Portland in response to rise in shootings.

6 shot in bloody New York morning

Shootings rise significantly in New York this year as anti-police sentiment surges.

'Stunningly' high level of COVID-19 immunity in NY neighborhoods

Researchers say nearly 70% of people in Queens neighborhood are immune to coronavirus, fueling hope city may be close to herd immunity.

NYC Mayor: Large gatherings banned...except BLM protests

Watch: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio tells CNN that large gatherings are banned in the city, except for Black Lives Matter protests.

Orthodox Jews take protest over fireworks to de Blasio's home

Protesters gathered outside Gracie Mansion late Monday night, calling on Mayor Bill de Blasio to take action on nightly illegal fireworks.

Justice Department: De Blasio unfairly singled out Orthodox Jews

Top Justice Department official pens letter claiming NYC mayor enforced uneven social distancing rules, singling out Orthodox Jews.

NYC protesters demand: 'Open our parks!'

At a protest in Midwood, NYC, families gather to protest decision to keep parks shuttered while other parks in the city have reopened.

Watch: B&H Photo surprises nurses and doctors with gifts

Hundreds of medical workers treated to a special event in New York City.

New York City lifts curfew

Mayor de Blasio announces immediate lifting of New York City's curfew, following decline in violent protests.

NYC Celebrate Israel parade is delayed

NYC’s Celebrate Israel parade — virtual this year because of COVID-19 — postponed over George Floyd protests.

Curfew to be imposed on New York City

Governor Andrew Cuomo announces curfew from 11 PM to 5 AM as New York faces riots, protests over murder of George Floyd.

NYC: Woman fired for lying to police about African-American man

Woman tells police that African-American man threatened her life after he requested she leash her dog, is fired by employer.

Williamsburg synagogue receives 'cease and desist' order

New York City issues cease and desist order after Williamsburg synagogue holds event with at least 100 people.

New York: Free iPads for special ed students in Jewish schools

Teach NYS lauds New York City program offering free iPads for nonpublic school special education students.

Kosher meals now available as part of NYC hunger relief efforts

New York City now distributing kosher food through meals program launched to feed city residents during the coronavirus-induced upheaval.

US lights up in blue, in honor of healthcare workers

Across the US, cities illuminate buildings in blue to honor healthcare workers on the front lines fighting coronavirus.

New York City’s disastrous Democratic leadership

Gone is our global village

Coronavirus cases in NYC reach 3,615

The number of coronavirus cases in New York City doubles to 3,615. So far there have been 22 deaths.

Quarantined: Diary of a contemporary pandemic

New York City schools to close due to coronavirus

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces schools in the city will be closed until April 20.

Why Bloomberg? He’s less pathetic than the rest, slightly

We await an explanation from Mayor De Blasio

Brooklyn: Jewish girl killed in apartment fire

'Have you seen my daughter?' Mother's frantic call to neighbor after fire breaks out in Kensington home in Brooklyn, leaving one dead.

NYC: Man charged with hate crime for harassing Jewish couple

55-year-old man with 5 prior arrests charged with hate crime for cursing Jewish couple near Times Square.

Want to deter attacks on Jews? Go grassroots!

NYC to add 100 security cameras in Jewish neighborhoods

'Security cameras will increase NYPD visibility, help keep New Yorkers safe,' Mayor Bill de Blasio says.

Elite NYC prep school fires teacher for anti-Zionist tweets

Teacher at Ethical Culture Fieldston School in NYC fired for anti-Zionist social media comments.

Watch: How widespread is black anti-Semitism in New York?

Video journalist Ami Horowitz takes to the streets of Brooklyn to see how widespread anti-Semitism is within the black community.

'Why were anti-Israel groups included in anti-Semitism rally?'

American Forum for Israel blasts inclusion of "far-left anti-Israel groups" at march against anti-Semitism in NYC. "They should be shunned.'

Watch: Tens of thousands rally in New York against anti-Semitism

Tens of thousands join solidarity march in New York City to protest anti-Semitic attacks, show support for local Jewish community.

Jewish teen threatened with knife in Brooklyn

Two men threaten Jewish teen with a knife in Flatbush, call him "Jew boy".

'No Hate, No Fear': Jewish groups plan solidarity march in NYC

After way of anti-Semitic attacks in New York area, UJA-Federal, ADL, AJC, JCRC, and New York Board of Rabbis plan solidarity march.

New York City to launch 3 initiatives to combat anti-Semitism

Amid surge in attacks on Jews, New York City launches three new initiatives to combat hate crimes.

Giuliani criticizes de Blasio following Monsey attack

Former New York City Mayor says current mayor failed to adequately address the rise of anti-Semitism violence in the city.

NYC Mayor: We're in the middle of a race-hate 'crisis'

Bill de Blasio says NYPD will beef up patrols of Jewish neighborhoods and introduce anti-bias-crime programs in public schools.

Jewish man attacked in New York

28-year-old man allegedly yelled "“F–k you Jew bastard" as he assaulted a 65-year-old Orthodox Jew on the Upper East Side.

Prominent NY architect, synagogue board member killed by brick

Erica Tishman, a prominent architect and Jewish philanthropist, was killed by falling brick while walking through midtown Manhattan.

Watch: Jewish woman attacked on NYC subway

Subway passenger praises mass-shooting in New Jersey kosher grocery store, injures Jewish woman in anti-Semitic attack.

'Violent anti-Semitism has turned into national crisis'

New York City placed on high alert following Jersey City shooting, says Mayor de Blasio, warning that anti-Semitism has become a 'crisis'.

NYPD top brass meet with Jewish leaders as anti-Semitism surges

Following spate of violent attacks on Orthodox Jews and Jewish institutions, senior NYPD and NYC officials meet with Jewish leaders.

Open letter to Mayor DeBlasio and the NY Democrats machine

The solution to antisemitism? It isn't attacking Jews

No more rallies, no more protests

The silence on increasing antisemitism cannot be tolerated in NY

Why Justice Jeanine Pirro and Zang Toi stand out as friends of Israel

New York mayor Bill de Blasio ends presidential bid

NYC mayor Bill de Blasio dropping out of 2020 presidential race amid low poll numbers.

NY to up police presence in Jewish neighborhood on Rosh Hashana

New York Police Department vows to increase security for Jewish new year amid rise in anti-Semitic attacks.

A second look at recent attacks on Jews in New York City

NYC measles outbreak declared over

New York health officials say measles outbreak which primarily affected Orthodox communities over incubation periods end without new cases.

Playground at private NYC club hit with anti-Semitic graffiti

'Heil Hitler', swastikas, and 'gas chamber' painted at playground of private beach club in Queens.

Dov Hikind: 'Enough is enough of Jews living in fear in America'

Former NYS Assemblyman calls on NYC's Mayor de Blasio to 'take charge' and address the city's growing anti-Semitism.

Can Satmar Hasidim save Bill de Blasio's campaign?

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio launches Yiddish fundraising campaign, look to raise much needed funds from Satmar Hasidic community.

Watch: Mass panic in Times Square over fears of shooting

Backfiring vehicle motor prompts thousands to flee Times Square in New York after pedestrians mistake sound for gunshots.

Blackout in Manhattan leaves 90,000 without power

Power restored to most of New York City several hours after transformer fire causes major blackout.

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