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Danon's 3-step battle plan against antisemitism

Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon outlines a plan for combating rising anti-Semitism across globe at ZOA annual dinner.

Danon's 3-step battle plan against antisemitism

Vandals hit Brooklyn synagogue during prayers

Metal pole smashes through synagogue window during prayer service, following string of attacks on Jewish institutions.

Vandals hit Brooklyn synagogue during prayers

NYC warns of measles outbreak among Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn

New York City health department warns of measles outbreak in Orthodox Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn, urges parents to vaccinate children.

NYC warns of measles outbreak among Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn

NFL heiress admits to assault, making anti-Semitic remarks

New York socialite and millionaire pleads guilty to striking lawyer while making anti-Semitic comments earlier this year.

NFL heiress admits to assault, making anti-Semitic remarks

Attack on Brooklyn Hassidic man case of mistaken identity?

62-year-old Lipa Schwartz brutally beaten in what appears to be case of mistaken identity. 'I'll never forget the trauma'.

Attack on Brooklyn Hassidic man case of mistaken identity?

Watch: Jewish man brutally assaulted in New York City

62-year-old man beaten on way to morning prayers in Brooklyn. One suspect in custody.

Watch: Jewish man brutally assaulted in New York City

IDF Chief of Staff to address Friends of IDF gala in NYC

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces to celebrate ‘A Night of Heroes’ marking Israel's 70th year of independence.

IDF Chief of Staff to address Friends of IDF gala in NYC

Abbas plans NY meeting following closure of PLO office

Palestinian Authority leader calls on diplomats to join meeting in NY to confront 'radical shift' in US approach to Mideast under Trump.

Abbas plans NY meeting following closure of PLO office

Watch: 9/11 Tribute in Light

Two powerful light beams lit up in lower Manhattan skyline as part of 9/11 commemoration.

Watch: 9/11 Tribute in Light

NY man looking for kidney makes plea on Times Square billboard

50-year-old Marc Weiner survived cancer - but lost both his kidneys, forcing him to endure regular dialysis treatments.

NY man looking for kidney makes plea on Times Square billboard

'Jewish friends urged me to deport Nazi from NY,' says Trump

President Trump tells Fox News Jewish New Yorkers, including friends, had urged him since 2016 campaign to deport SS guard living in NYC.

'Jewish friends urged me to deport Nazi from NY,' says Trump

Bill de Blasio denies he’s been soft on yeshiva standards

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio pushes back against claims he's allowed yeshivas to drop secular studies.

Bill de Blasio denies he’s been soft on yeshiva standards

Even celebrities can face anti-Semitism

'Odd Mom Out' star Jill Kargman reveals her son was accosted by classmate who praised the genocide of Jews during the Holocaust.

Even celebrities can face anti-Semitism

Trump to meet Kim Jong Un in New York City?

Report suggests Trump administration officials hoping for second face-to-face meeting with North Korean leader - this time in New York.

Trump to meet Kim Jong Un in New York City?

New York public schools to offer kosher lunches

New York rep hails decision: 'Different dietary options' ensure 'no one goes hungry.'

New York public schools to offer kosher lunches

Watch: Israeli Chabad Hasid saves NYC man's life

Member of Chabad movement performs CPR on African American man who collapsed in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

Watch: Israeli Chabad Hasid saves NYC man's life

Jewish man sues NYC daycare for banning son's Star of David

Russian-American Jew takes Manhattan daycare center to court over refusal to allow his son to wear Jewish symbol, citing 'safety issues'.

Jewish man sues NYC daycare for banning son's Star of David

NY councilman offers gender-separate beach day to Jews, Muslims

New York City councilman Chain Deutsch rents beach on Coney Island to host gender-separate swims for Orthodox Jewish, Muslim residents.

NY councilman offers gender-separate beach day to Jews, Muslims

Watch: Times Square awash in blue and white for Israel gala

Following Celebrate Israel Parade in Manhattan, hundreds of thousands turn out in Times Square to mark 70 years since Israel's founding.

Watch: Times Square awash in blue and white for Israel gala

Security high for Israel Day Parade in New York City

More than 1,000 cops to secure annual Israel Day Parade in New York.

Security high for Israel Day Parade in New York City

NY woman filmed blasting Jewish community denies rant was racist

Shauntaye King, who last week berated Yossi Wolfe over his Jewish identity during a subway ride, denies anti-Jewish rant was bigoted.

NY woman filmed blasting Jewish community denies rant was racist

NY hospital fires back at Hasidic group after allegations of ban

After Hasidic group claims it was singled out for ban by major NYC hospital, officials say claim is 'an outright falsehood'.

NY hospital fires back at Hasidic group after allegations of ban

Suspect powder sent to 'bigot' lawyer Schlossberg

Schlossberg and another person were exposed to the unknown substance at the lawyer’s office. The two are being evaluated,

Suspect powder sent to 'bigot' lawyer Schlossberg

Hasidic volunteers kicked out of a major NY hospital

'Bikur Cholim' Hasidic visitation group says NYU trying to hide changes to 'end of life' care by booting visitors to hospital.

Hasidic volunteers kicked out of a major NY hospital

NYC public school observes 'moment of silence' for Gaza rioters

Public high school draws criticism after asking students to pay tribute to Gaza rioters killed attempting to infiltrate into Israel.

NYC public school observes 'moment of silence' for Gaza rioters

Yeshiva student assaulted in Crown Heights

Orthodox Jew from Chabad-Lubavitch movement assaulted in Crown Heights, following 2 similar attacks in area in recent weeks.

Yeshiva student assaulted in Crown Heights

Families of 9/11 victims win billions in suit against Iran

Landmark ruling awards billions of dollars to relatives of 9/11 victims over Iranian aid to 9/11 plot.

Families of 9/11 victims win billions in suit against Iran

Thousands gather at Mets’ ballpark — for Jewish learning

Orthodox Union holds second annual 'Torah New York' in Mets Stadium in Queens.

Thousands gather at Mets’ ballpark — for Jewish learning

Orthodox Jewish man critically wounded in Manhattan stabbing

28-year-old Orthodox Jewish man in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times by FedEx employee in Manhattan.

Orthodox Jewish man critically wounded in Manhattan stabbing

Anti-Semitic firefighter assigned to Borough Park?

Locals up in arms after NYC firefighter and son of ex-fire commissioner assigned to predominantly Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn.

Anti-Semitic firefighter assigned to Borough Park?

Five dead as helicopter crashes in East River

Five dead as tour helicopter crashes in New York City's East River.

Five dead as helicopter crashes in East River

New York brothers arrested for attempting to build bomb

Former New York City teacher and his brother suspected of stockpiling materials for making bombs.

New York brothers arrested for attempting to build bomb

Lawsuit: NY principal discriminated against Orthodox therapist

Orthodox Jewish woman employed as occupational therapist at NYC school claims she was discriminated against by principal.

Lawsuit: NY principal discriminated against Orthodox therapist

Manhattan bomber indicted

Bangladeshi immigrant Akayed Ullah indicted on federal terrorism charges for last month's botched bombing in New York City subway.

Manhattan bomber indicted

Fire at Trump Tower

Reports of fire at Manhattan skyscraper and residence of President Trump and his family.

Fire at Trump Tower

Millionaire socialite accused of anti-Semitic assault in NYC

Jacqueline Cooke, daughter of late owner of Washington Redskins, reportedly smashed glass purse on man's face, told him to 'hurry up, Jew.'

Millionaire socialite accused of anti-Semitic assault in NYC

Bronx fire caused by three-year-old playing with stove

Officials say Bronx fire started by boy who was playing with the burners on the kitchen stove.

Bronx fire caused by three-year-old playing with stove

12 dead in fire in the Bronx

12 people killed, four critically injured in fire in five-story building in Belmont.

12 dead in fire in the Bronx

'I saw Dad running back into the fire to save them'

Teen survivor of tragic Brooklyn house fire recalls father's attempts to save family. 'I tried to go inside, but everything was burning.'

'I saw Dad running back into the fire to save them'

Fire Department confirms Hanukkah menorah behind Brooklyn fire

Investigators confirm suspicions that Hanukkah menorah, left unattended overnight, was cause of tragic fire that killed 4 in Brooklyn.

Fire Department confirms Hanukkah menorah behind Brooklyn fire

Thousands mourn at Brooklyn house fire victims' funeral

Remains of the four members of the Azan family killed Monday to be flown for burial in Israel.

Thousands mourn at Brooklyn house fire victims' funeral

Tragedy in Brooklyn: 4 killed in house fire

4 killed, 10 injured when Brooklyn home goes up in flames.

Tragedy in Brooklyn: 4 killed in house fire

NYPD adjusting security plans for New Year's Eve

New York police will adjust security plans for New Year’s Eve celebrations following suicide bombing in subway tunnel.

NYPD adjusting security plans for New Year's Eve

NYC bombing suspect taunted Trump on Facebook

Suspect in New York City subway blast posted a message to Trump on his Facebook page before the attack.

NYC bombing suspect taunted Trump on Facebook

Trump: We must fix our immigration system

Trump calls for tighter restrictions on immigration following New York City attack.

Trump: We must fix our immigration system

Terror in NY:

Attempted suicide bombing on Manhattan subway

Police report explosion near Times Square, trains evacuated. Possible ISIS-inspired suicide bomber in custody.

Attempted suicide bombing on Manhattan subway

Linda Sarsour highlights her anti-Zionism at anti-Semitism event

University panel discussion on anti-Semitism dominated by anti-Israel rhetoric, attacks on 'Jewish media', criticism of Jewish community.

Linda Sarsour highlights her anti-Zionism at anti-Semitism event

Linda Sarsour to head panel on anti-Semitism

Anti-Zionist, pro-Sharia activist who praised PFLP terrorist murderer selected to head panel on anti-Semitism.

Linda Sarsour to head panel on anti-Semitism

Watch: NYPD nabs anti-Semite for harassing Jews

Suspect spit on Jewish passerby, said 'all you Jews must die'.

Watch: NYPD nabs anti-Semite for harassing Jews

De Blasio wins second term as NYC mayor

Bill de Blasio defeats Republican Nicole Malliotakis in New York City mayoral elections.

De Blasio wins second term as NYC mayor

Watch: Haredi child attacked outside of 770 in Crown Heights

12-year-old boy beaten up by group of thugs next to iconic 770 in Crown Heights following Shabbat prayers.

Watch: Haredi child attacked outside of 770 in Crown Heights

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner struggling to rent out NYC condo

First Daughter's posh Park Avenue condo still on the market even after Ivanka drops price by 30%.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner struggling to rent out NYC condo

Orthodox Chamber of Commerce meets with NYC mayoral candidate

Members of Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce meet with GOP mayoral candidate challenging NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Orthodox Chamber of Commerce meets with NYC mayoral candidate

'Relationship with Israel is extremely important'

Nicole Malliotakis, who is running for mayor of New York, speaks about the importance of relations with Israel and the Jewish community.

'Relationship with Israel is extremely important'

Egyptian president meets Netanyahu for first ever public talks

President Al-Sisi offers help in rebooting negotiations with PA, stabilizing Gaza during first official meeting with PM Netanyahu.

Egyptian president meets Netanyahu for first ever public talks

Israeli Consulate in NY receives second suspicious envelope

NY Consulate receives two envelopes containing white power in less than a week during PM Netanyahu's visit to the Big Apple.

Israeli Consulate in NY receives second suspicious envelope

Israeli consulate in New York receives suspicious envelope

Israeli consulate in NYC temporarily closed after receiving envelope containing white powder and a threat to PM Netanyahu.

Israeli consulate in New York receives suspicious envelope

Jewish women mistaken for Muslims assaulted in NYC

Assailant beat Jewish women he mistook for Muslims in New York City.

Jewish women mistaken for Muslims assaulted in NYC

Joint Israeli-US project to 'bring NYC back to the future'

Cornell University and Israel’s Technion institute open high-tech campus in NY.

Joint Israeli-US project to 'bring NYC back to the future'

28-year-old Jewish man killed in Brooklyn traffic accident

Flatbush resident and Darchei Torah alum killed in traffic accident over weekend.

28-year-old Jewish man killed in Brooklyn traffic accident