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NY man hurls phone at train after anti-Semitic attack

After a vicious anti-Semitic rant at a Brooklyn subway stop, the suspect snatches the victim's phone to destroy the evidence of his attack.

Was Brooklyn fire an arson attack on local rabbi?

13 injured, 1 critically, as fire destroys three buildings in predominantly Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn, with signs of possible arson.

NYC closes 10th Jewish school for violating vaccine order

City officials order closure of Satmar school in Williamsburg - the 10th Jewish school closed in connection with measles epidemic.

Six people - including 4 kids - killed in NYC blaze

Apartment fire kills six, including four children, in Harlem, in Manhattan.

NYC closes 2 Jewish schools over measles outbreak

City officials order closure of 2 Jewish schools in Brooklyn which failed to bar unvaccinated students from attending.

NYC: Thief uses Tallit to pull off yeshiva burglary

Police say suspect snuck into Brooklyn yeshiva wearing Tallit, stole thousands of dollars in cash during Passover festival.

NYC council member wants Yiddish taught in public school

City council member proposes dual-language Yiddish-English program at a NYC public school - the first of its kind in the US.

NYC bus driver refuses to stop for haredi man over measles fears

Haredi man claims bus driver refused to stop for him in Brooklyn, later covered her face for fear of contracting measles from him.

NYC declares emergency over measles outbreak in haredi community

Mayor Bill de Blasio declares public health emergency following measles outbreak in haredi community in Brooklyn.

Poles protesting Holocaust restitution use anti-Semitic rhetoric

Polish nationalists use anti-Semitic rhetoric while protesting in New York City against bill to help Holocaust survivors reclaim property.

Where exactly is your ‘Palestine,’ Mayor de Blasio?

'Democrats accept Omar's anti-Semitism, but can't handle facts'

Fmr. NY State Assemblyman Dov Hikind excoriates NYC Democratic leaders for removal of city councilman over 'there is no Palestine' tweet.

NYC rep thrown off committee for saying 'there is no Palestine'

NYC councilman who represents heavily Orthodox Jewish district thrown off of committee for saying 'Palestine does not exist'.

De Blasio demands apology for 'there is no Palestine' statement

'There is no state by that name; there is no place by that name. That’s a fact. I did not make it up,' says New York City councilman.

12-year-old arrested for drawing swastikas on Queens playground

12-year-old suspected of scrawling dozens of swastikas, anti-Jewish messages at school playground in Queens, NYC.

NYC lawmaker warns of growing anti-Semitism in NY and beyond

City councilman Chaim Deutsch speaks at Cteen event in Times Square, says Jewish youth must keep memory of Holocaust victims alive.

Chabad synagogue vandalized in Brooklyn

Vandals smash plate glass window of Chabad synagogue in New York City during Sabbath.

NYC Mayor warns anti-Semitic attackers

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks out against anti-Semitism and BDS amid rise in anti-Semitic incidents.

3 men charged with hate crimes for attacks on Jews in NYC

Assailants charged for recent string of attacks on Jewish men in Crown Heights in Brooklyn.

Watch: Two attacks on Jews in Brooklyn in two days

Jewish man punched by black male in apparently random assault in Brooklyn. Two days later, similar attack reported on Jewish woman.

Jewish teen beaten by gang in Brooklyn

19-year-old Orthodox Jewish man assaulted by gang in suspected hate crime in Crown Heights.

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Watch: Blue light over New York City

Transformer fire in Queens sends blue light which floods the nighttime sky over New York City.

Thousands celebrate 231st year of Colel Chabad in NYC

Colel Chabad of Rabbi Meir Baal Haness holds its 2018 International Awards Dinner.

Watch: Orthodox synagogue vandalized in New York

Man filmed smashing glass on message board at Orthodox Jewish synagogue in Manhattan.

Attack on Jew in NYC deemed gang incident, angering community

Local Jewish community angered after police classify assault on Orthodox Jewish teen as 'gang incident', despite anti-Semitic phrases.

Jewish NYC councilwoman targeted with anti-Semitic letter

New York City councilwoman says she was targeted with anti-Semitic letter referencing Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, dubbing Jews 'rats'.

3 large swastikas spray-painted in Brooklyn neighborhood

Vandals spray-paint large swastikas and 'WP', short for 'White Power' in Brooklyn neighborhood.

Watch: Hasidic child assaulted in Brooklyn

11-year-old Jewish boy knocked to the ground in Williamsburg. NYPD searching for gang of 10 suspects involved in attack.

El Al offers 'Shabbat Flight' passengers free tickets to Europe

Israel's national airline says it never tried to place blame on religious passengers for mishaps during infamous 'Shabbat Flight' from NYC.

Holocaust survivor killed by NYC commuter rushing to subway

89-year-old Holocaust survivor dies two weeks after being knocked to the ground by commuter rushing to train, hitting his head on platform.

NYC subway terrorist convicted

Manhattan court convicts Bangladeshi immigrant who set off a pipe bomb in New York City's busiest subway station at rush hour last December.

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.

Vandals hit Brooklyn synagogue during prayers

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

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

Watch: 9/11 Tribute in Light

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

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

New York public schools to offer kosher lunches

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

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.

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'.

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.

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.

Security high for Israel Day Parade in New York City

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

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 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'.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thousands gather at Mets’ ballpark — for Jewish learning

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