'Prototype al-Qaeda Operative' Charged in New York
Alleged al-Qaeda who plotted a bomb attack against American diplomatic facilities in Nigeria was charged Wednesday in New York.
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Algerian Given 10 Years for Plotting to Bomb New York Synagogue
A New York judge sentences Ahmed Ferhani to 10 years in prison for conspiring to attack synagogues in the city.
Video: Israel's Consul General Addresses Olim
Israel’s Consul General in New York, Ido Aharoni, took part in the aliyah event at Times Square in Manhattan this week.
Terror Suspect Pleads Guilty in New York Bomb Plot
A 21-year-old Bangladeshi man pleaded guilty on Thursday to charges that he attempted to bomb the Federal Reserve bank in New York City.
Converging Storms Could Spell Major Snow for New York City
Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are forecasted to hit the crowded US northeast on Friday as two winter storms converge on the region.
Bloomberg Says Brooklyn College Should Hold Anti-Israel Event
New York Mayor defends Brooklyn College’s decision to co-sponsor a discussion about the BDS movement.
N. Korea Posts Simulation Video Depicting New York Set Ablaze
Poised to conduct a nuclear test, N. Korea has posted a video depicting a US city resembling New York ablaze after an apparent attack.
Muslims Claim They're Targets of Unfair Surveillance by NYPD
Civil rights lawyers allege that the New York Police Department has been using unlawful tactics in its counterterrorism efforts.
'Shema Yisrael' to be Engraved on Koch's Gravestone
Former New York Mayor Ed Koch's memorial stone will include a Magen David (Jewish Star) and the first portion of the Shema prayer.
NYC Mayoral Candidiate Blasts Brooklyn College for BDS Event
New York City Democratic mayoral candidate joined in the chorus of opposition directed at Brooklyn College for co-sponsoring BDS event.
CAIR Member Seeks Seat on New York City Council
Zead Ramadan, head of the New York branch of Hamas-affiliated CAIR, to run against Jew for seat on New York City Council.
Police Recover Stolen Brooklyn Torah Valued at $30,000
A Brooklyn Torah that was reported to be stolen and estimated to be worth around $30,000 was found, according to officials.
Plane From NY Blows Tires, Veers Off NJ Runway
A United Express airplane from New York blew four tires as it landed at Newark Liberty International Airport and veered off a runway
NY Passes Toughest Gun Ownership Laws in Country
New law closes several loopholes in an existing state ban on assault weapon sale and extends the requirement for background checks
New York's Cuomo Signs New Tough Gun Laws
New York becomes the first U.S. state to impose new restrictions on gun ownership in the wake the Connecticut massacre.
Planned School Bus Strike Will Leave 152,000 Kids Stranded
Drivers of New York's yellow school buses plan to go on strike Wednesday, leaving 152,000 children without transportation.
NY Set to Enact Toughest Restrictions on Guns
New York may become the first US state to enact tough new restrictions on assault weapons in the wake of the Connecticut school massacre.
New York Court Upholds 'Metzizah' Injunction
New York City court approves directive that consent form must be signed before “metzizah be'peh” stage of the Jewish bris is performed.
NY Gov Gets Serious About Gun Control, Calls for Bans
Governor called for legislation that would ban high capacity magazines and seek to deprive the mentally ill of weapons.
50 Injured as Rush-Hour Ferry Crashes in New York
"There was a large jolt. It felt like we were in a car crash. Several people were thrown into the air," said one passenger.
Israel-Based Show Rates #1 in New York
Aaron Klein is most listened-to personality on weekend evening radio.
Terrorist Behind Plot to Blow up NYC Subway Arrives in Court
A Pakistani Al-Qaeda suspect, extradited from Britain, pleaded not guilty to plotting to send a suicide bomber into the NYC subway.
New York Woman Charged with Hate Crime in Subway Death
31-year-old woman charged with murder as a hate crime after shoving a New York man to his death in front of an oncoming subway train.
2nd Time in 1 Month: Man Pushed to Death in Front of NYC Subway
Police in New York City on Friday were hunting for a woman suspected of pushing a man to his death under an oncoming subway train..
Two Firefighters Shot Dead in New York After Responding to Blaze
Two firefighters were shot dead on Monday in Webster, N.Y after a gunman opened fire as emergency personnel responded to a blaze.
Accused Killer of NY Boy Pleads Not Guilty
Pedro Hernandez, the man accused of killing six-year-old Etan Patz pleads not guilty two counts of murder and one count of kidnapping.
Yankees Offer Youkilis $12 Million
The New York Yankees reportedly offered Jewish free agent Kevin Youkilis a one-year, $12 million contract.
Video: Rep. Bachmann says 'Concessions Suicidal for Israel'
Rep. Michele Bachmann underlines that US demands for more Israeli concessions are suicidal for the Jewish State.
New York Synagogue Bombing Suspect Pleads Guilty
A suspect in a plot to disguise himself as a Jew and unleash a bloodbath in Manhattan synagogues pleads guilty to terror charges.
Outrage: 'White/Jewish City Council Member Representing NYC?'
A NY City Council hopeful asks constituents: “A White/Jewish City Council Member representing Upper Manhattan?”
Hurricane Sandy Still an Unwelcome Guest as Hanukkah Approaches
The destruction of Hurricane Sandy has barely been touched as Hanukkah approaches
Fire Ravages Popular Jewish Manhattan Deli
A raging three-alarm fire ravaged a popular Jewish deli in Manhattan on Sunday, resulting in several minor injuries.
Rallies Support Israel's Pillar of Defense in New York, Paris
Thousands are rallying to support Israel's right to defend its citizens in the face of ongoing rocket fire from Gaza.
NYC to Demolish Hundreds of Storm-Struck Homes
New York City workers are set to demolish at least 200 homes that were damaged beyond repair during Frankenstorm Hurricane Sandy last month.
Sandy Postpones 'Metziaza Be'Peh' Hearing, Injunction Extended
Manhattan court postpones hearing against new requirement that parents sign a consent form before brit procedure.
Communities Pull Together After Storms in Queens, Long Island
Communities are pulling together and families in Queens and Long Island are struggling to survive after Sandy and a nor'easter came by.
First Sandy, Now Athena. What's Next for East Coast?
With nor'easter causing new havoc, residents of the East Coast are starting to believe they're living in 'sequel to horror movie'.
America's Northeast Braces for New Storm in Wake of Sandy
With more than a million households still without power following Hurricane Sandy, eastern New York braces for another storm: a nor'easter.
US Voters Wait .. and Wait to Cast Their Ballots
Thanks to Hurricane Sandy, in some states US voters waited for more than an hour before being able to cast their ballots.
1.4 Million Still in Dark from Hurricane Sandy
More than a million households are still in the dark one week after Hurricane Sandy struck the Eastern Seaboard of the United States.
22 Torah Scrolls Found Damaged in Belle Harbor
In a single seaside community, volunteers from New York's Jewish Shomrim organization have discovered 22 damaged Torah scrolls.
Major US Media Want a Change, Switch Support to Romney
The New York Daily News surprises analysts and endorses Romney, NY Post, Newsday, Florida and Texas newspapers also want a change.
NYC Chabad-Lubavitch Heads Out to Help with Hurricane Relief
Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries are on another "mission from G-d" -- this time, organizing volunteers for hurricane relief in New York City.
Another First for Sandy: 2012 NYC Marathon Canceled
Chalk up another "first" for Hurricane Sandy in the annals of New York: the 2012 NYC Marathon, set for Sunday, has been canceled.
Giuliani: Obama Should 'Resign' Over Libya, Economy, Sandy
Rudy Giuliani tore into Obama, saying the president should "resign" over terrorist attack in Libya and for campaigning after Hurricane Sandy
New York's Venerable Bellevue Hospital Evacuates Post-Sandy
Another New York hospital -- venerable Bellevue -- has been forced to evacuate its patients due to damage from Hurricane Sandy.
Tri-State Commuters Crawling Back to Work Post-Sandy
Most commuters on Thursday in NY, NJ and CT had no choice but to drive, clogging roads into a crawl following Hurricane Sandy's destruction.
New York Slowly Getting Back to Normal, Sort Of
It's a slow process, but New York is making its way back to normal life in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Metro New York's Subway, Trains Down 'For Days'
Hurricane Sandy has totally paralyzed the underground system used by New Yorkers for more than a century to travel the city.
‘L-rd on High is Mightier than the Noise of Many Waters’
Sandy has turned back the New York area to the 19th century: No electricity, no trains, and in thousands of cases, no homes.
Hurricane Sandy Leaves 38 Dead, NYC Begins Recovery
New York begins recovery as Sandy abates. Thirty-eight people killed by storm.
‘Terrorism 101’ Teaches Terror to Fight Terror
NY police fume over a professor’s telling students to “hypothetically plan a terrorist attack” to help them prepare for intel careers.
In Pictures: Sandy Drowns the US; NY ‘Major Disaster Area’
Superstorm Sandy whips through New England, leaving behind $20 billion in damage. Obama declares NY City “major disaster area.”
Video: Fire Destroys 50 Homes in Hurricane-Flooded Queens
A six-alarm fire destroyed at least 50 homes in Queens, heavy populated by Israelis and US Jews, during the Frankenstorm Sandy storm.
Killer Sandy Leaves 16 Dead in US; Explosions at Power Plants
Sandy blows out of New York, leaves 16 dead and threatens more lives in New England. Mother Nature shuts down the Big Apple.
New York 'On Hold' for Hurricane Sandy
The City of New York is “on hold,” public transit shut down, stock exchange and stores closed for Hurricane Sandy. A7 Readers: send pics!
NY Plans Transit Service Timeout for Hurricane Sandy
Governor Cuomo orders MTA to plan for a possible “orderly suspension” of commuter services for Hurricane Sandy.
Brooklyn Cafe Charged with Adding $25 to Kippa-Wearing Jews
A popular Brooklyn cafe reportedly discriminates against Jews dressed in religious garb by enforcing a $25 minimum.
Terror Suspect Held in Plot to Bomb NY Fed
A Bangladeshi national is being held in connection with a plot to bomb the Federal Reserve Bank in New York City.
New York: Bangladeshi Man Arrested in Bombing Plot
A Bangladeshi man with links to Al-Qaeda arrested on charges of trying to bomb the Federal Reserve building.
