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Adams to meet Netanyahu, slams rival's call to arrest him

Mayor Eric Adams announces he will meet with PM Netanyahu when he visits New York for the UN General Assembly, rejects Mamdani’s “reckless” threat to arrest him.

Adams to meet Netanyahu, slams rival's call to arrest him

Holocaust survivor beaten to death by 95-year-old

Nina Kravtsov, 89, killed by fellow Coney Island nursing home resident who suffers from dementia. Her daughter called her "very loving, caring, devoted" and "a very dedicated mother."

Holocaust survivor beaten to death by 95-year-old

Mamdani to end NYC's recognition of IHRA antisemitism definition

Democratic socialist frontrunner in the NYC mayoral race plans to undo Mayor Adams' executive order adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which was meant to combat the wave of anti-Jewish hate crimes in the city.

Mamdani to end NYC's recognition of IHRA antisemitism definition

Despite prior concerns, Hochul throws support behind Mamdani

New York Governor Kathy Hochul officially endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, despite their past disagreements and his anti-Israel stance.

Despite prior concerns, Hochul throws support behind Mamdani

Poll:

Mamdani leads NYC mayoral race, Adams favored by Jews

New poll shows Zohran Mamdani with a 22-point lead in the NYC mayoral race, being backed by 45% of likely voters, though three-quarters of Jewish voters disapprove of him.

Mamdani leads NYC mayoral race, Adams favored by Jews

Amid election concerns:

Brooklyn synagogue links High Holiday seats to voter registration

Ahead of mayoral election, Brooklyn synagogue demands voter registration to attend High Holiday services.

Brooklyn synagogue links High Holiday seats to voter registration

Adams rejects rumors, says he’s staying in NYC mayoral race

Mayor Eric Adams confirms he’s staying in the NYC mayoral race despite reports of a Trump-backed ambassadorship offer aimed at reshaping the election.

Adams rejects rumors, says he’s staying in NYC mayoral race

Report:

Eric Adams weighs leaving mayoral race for Trump post

New York Times reports that NYC Mayor Eric Adams is considering a Trump admin job as part of Trump’s bid to clear the NYC mayoral field for Andrew Cuomo to defeat Mamdani.

Eric Adams weighs leaving mayoral race for Trump post

To boost Cuomo

Report: Trump team mulls jobs for Adams, Sliwa

The New York Times reports that Trump advisers are weighing roles for Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa to help Andrew Cuomo defeat anti-Israel candidate Mamdani in NYC’s mayoral race.

Report: Trump team mulls jobs for Adams, Sliwa

NYC Mayoral Elections:

Can Curtis Sliwa be NYC’s guardian angel?

In an exclusive interview in his midtown office, Sliwa speaks of the challenges New Yorkers face and how it would be a shandah to have a socialist in Gracie Mansion. Interview.

Can Curtis Sliwa be NYC’s guardian angel?

Jim Walden drops NYC mayoral bid in effort to stop Mamdani

Candidate Jim Walden drops out of NYC mayoral race, urging others to unite against Mamdani’s ‘antisemitic obsessions.’

Jim Walden drops NYC mayoral bid in effort to stop Mamdani

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Anti-Israel activists claim assault by Egyptian mission staff

Anti-Israel group Within Our Lifetime claims staff dragged, choked, and beat activists—including a minor—during a protest outside Egypt’s UN Mission in Manhattan.

Anti-Israel activists claim assault by Egyptian mission staff

NY Governor pledges Israel Parade safe from Mamdani

NY Governor Kathy Hochul says NYC's annual Israel parade "will never, never, never" be canceled, addressing concerns raised about mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's views.

NY Governor pledges Israel Parade safe from Mamdani

NYC couple refuses to let anti-Israel protest stop their wedding

Couple declares 'nothing can stop love' after overcoming a loud anti-Israel protest that was staged right outside their wedding venue.

NYC couple refuses to let anti-Israel protest stop their wedding

Quotes Hamas terrorist

Mahmoud Khalil stirs controversy at NYC protest

Mahmoud Khalil, notorious anti-Israel activist, stirs controversy in NYC, quoting a Hamas terrorist during an anti-Israel protest outside the New York Public Library.

Mahmoud Khalil stirs controversy at NYC protest

Nadler campaigns with Mamdani, slams Cuomo

Most senior Jewish member of the House of Representatives joins New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, who has been criticized for his anti-Israel bias.

Nadler campaigns with Mamdani, slams Cuomo

Curtis Sliwa:

'Trump’s attacks on Mamdani could energize his campaign'

Republican NYC mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa warns that President Trump's involvement in the NYC mayoral race could help Zohran Mamdani.

'Trump’s attacks on Mamdani could energize his campaign'

Ex-AOC organizer urges followers to 'attack' Jewish students

Iman Abdul, who worked on AOC's primary campaign, posts location of public high school with caption: 'If anyone needs a public school in NYC to attack for whatever reason … Lexus driving Israhell loving Zionisits all attend here.'

Ex-AOC organizer urges followers to 'attack' Jewish students

Remains of 3 9/11 victims identified 24 years later

Using advanced DNA techniques, the remains of a man who worked in the south tower and a passenger who was on the first flight to be hijacked have been identified.

Remains of 3 9/11 victims identified 24 years later

Report:

Trump considers intervening in NYC race to stop Mamdani

President Trump reportedly considering stepping into New York’s mayoral race to prevent left-wing frontrunner Zohran Mamdani from winning.

Trump considers intervening in NYC race to stop Mamdani

NYC

Anti-Israel mob clashes with police at Grand Central Terminal

Protesters from Within Our Lifetime demonstration fightwith police during attempt to break into Grand Central Terminal.

Anti-Israel mob clashes with police at Grand Central Terminal

'Kill all Jews'

NYPD did not investigate brutal attack on Jews as hate crime

The FBI is now investigating an attack at a kosher restaurant in Queens which left multiple Jewish victims hospitalized as a potential hate crime after the victims said the attackers shouted about killing Jews.

NYPD did not investigate brutal attack on Jews as hate crime

Mamdani leads Jewish voters by 17 points in NYC mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani holds a wide edge among Jewish voters as he dominates in new NYC mayoral race poll.

Mamdani leads Jewish voters by 17 points in NYC mayoral race

Jewish graduate of Cornell

Julia Hyman killed in Manhattan shooting

Julia Hyman, a 27-year-old Cornell graduate, identified as one of four victims in Monday's tragic Manhattan shooting. Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff issues a heartfelt statement mourning her loss.

Julia Hyman killed in Manhattan shooting

Gunman neutralized

Shooting in Midtown Manhattan leaves four dead

Shooting in Midtown Manhattan results in four fatalities, including a New York Police Department officer. The shooter, a 27-year-old from Las Vegas is also dead from an apparent self-inflicted injury.

Shooting in Midtown Manhattan leaves four dead

The Mamdani threat: Anti-Zionism threatens Jews everywhere

Mamdani himself famously refused to support a resolution condemning the Holocaust, just as his reaction to the worst massacre committed against the Jewish people since the Holocaust was to condemn Israel and Netanyahu rather than Hamas. Opinion.

The Mamdani threat: Anti-Zionism threatens Jews everywhere

Attack foiled:

NY man charged for bombs on subway tracks, rooftops

Michael Gann, 55, faces federal charges after allegedly placing homemade bombs across Manhattan, including on subway tracks and rooftops. He faces up to 40 years in prison.

NY man charged for bombs on subway tracks, rooftops

Alleged anti-Israel arsonist arrested for torching NYPD vehicles

Suspect turns himself in a month after setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles. The suspect is also accused of damaging a statue while attending an anti-Israel protest at Columbia.

Alleged anti-Israel arsonist arrested for torching NYPD vehicles

George Pataki

'Top NY Dems hiding in weeds' on Zohran Mamdani

Former NY Governor demands Sen. Schumer, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, and Gov. Hochul demonstrate leadership by stating whether or not they support 'antisemite Marxist' mayoral candidate.

'Top NY Dems hiding in weeds' on Zohran Mamdani

Hochul to Mamdani:

'Mend ties with Jewish community'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she urged NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to reconcile with the Jewish community, citing "hurtful" remarks and anti-Israel bias.

'Mend ties with Jewish community'

House Minority Leader urges Mamdani to reassure Jewish voters

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expresses concerns over NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani's stance on Jewish community safety and his failure to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada."

House Minority Leader urges Mamdani to reassure Jewish voters

Cuomo to run against Madmani as independent mayoral candidate

Despite losing the primaries to Zohran Madmani, Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo intends to remain in the race for New York City mayor as an independent candidate.

Cuomo to run against Madmani as independent mayoral candidate

Group founded by Mamdani sought justice for convicted terrorist

NYC mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani faces scrutiny over his co-founding of Bowdoin's Students for Justice in Palestine chapter, which backed PFLP terrorist Rasmieh Yousef Odeh.

Group founded by Mamdani sought justice for convicted terrorist

Ex-NY Governor

'Mamdani supporters targeted my family'

David Paterson says his family has been inundated with nasty calls from supporters of radical candidate Zohran Mamdani after the former governor called for 1 of Mamdani's opponents to drop out of the race to have a better chance of defeating Mamdani.

'Mamdani supporters targeted my family'

Jack Engelhard:

When NYC was Sinatra’s kind of town

Nothing lasts forever, but turning NYC into a wasteland is going too far. Opinion.

When NYC was Sinatra’s kind of town

Defense Mission Director:

'Israel feels alone - but not when we're with you'

Col. (Res.) Aviram A. Hasson, Director of the Israeli Ministry of Defense Mission to the USA and Canada, thanked America for its support at an Israel Heritage Foundation event in New York City.

'Israel feels alone - but not when we're with you'

Eric Adams

'Stay and fight' in face of Mamdani and antisemitism

At Jewish Heritage event, incumbent NYC mayor tells Jewish constituents he has heard Jewish friends say they plan to leave the city in the face of the rise of Zohran Mamdani, urges Jews to stay to confront antisemitism.

'Stay and fight' in face of Mamdani and antisemitism

Rabbi Elie Weinstock:

'We have excellent warriors - but our success is from heaven'

At an Israel Heritage Foundation event before the Fourth of July, Rabbi Elie Weinstock highlighted how both Israel and America were founded on faith in God's aid.

'We have excellent warriors - but our success is from heaven'

Joey Jones:

'Israel celebrates Independence Day every day'

USMC veteran Joey Jones spoke at an Israel Heritage Foundation dinner ahead of the Fourth of July to share his insights on the values of patriotism, sacrifice, and service - and what Israel teaches him about each one.

'Israel celebrates Independence Day every day'

Israel NY Consul

'We're against a global Intifada'

Consul General of Israel in NYC Ofir Akunis attends New York Mayor Eric Adam's reception for Jewish Heritage. 'The Jews of New York played a vital role in building this city.'

'We're against a global Intifada'

NYC Mayoral Elections:

A fusion candidate can once again save New York City

There is no substitute for successfully winning an election. A fusion candidate is the solution.

A fusion candidate can once again save New York City

Trump again vows to 'save' New York from Zohran Mamdani

US President says far-left Democratic mayoral candidate will 'destroy' NYC. 'I love New York and we’re not gonna let him do that.'

Trump again vows to 'save' New York from Zohran Mamdani

Anti-Israel vandal sprays NYPD officers with pepper spray

A woman who was previously filmed tearing down the posters of Israeli children who were held hostage allegedly assaulted 2 NYPD officers in Times Square.

Anti-Israel vandal sprays NYPD officers with pepper spray

Trump

'I won't let communist lunatic Zohran Mandani destroy New York'

US President vows to 'save' New York City from the Democratic Socialist and anti-Israel candidate who won the Democratic primary for mayor.

'I won't let communist lunatic Zohran Mandani destroy New York'

Trump

New York would be 'crazy' to elect 'communist' Mamdani

US President reacts to Democratic party nominee for NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani. ' The last thing we need is a communist.'

New York would be 'crazy' to elect 'communist' Mamdani

Mamdani stands by silence on controversial Intifada chant

NYC mayoral hopeful sidesteps condemnation of 'globalize the intifada' slogan, despite concerns by Jewish community, citing free speech and political principle.

Mamdani stands by silence on controversial Intifada chant

'A rapper who hates Zion'

Former Israeli envoy slams Zohran Mamdani

Former Israeli Consul General to New York warns Mamdani’s rise signals growing mainstreaming of anti-Israel extremism in US politics.

Former Israeli envoy slams Zohran Mamdani

Anti-Israel activists:

After Zohran Mamdani victory, 'consider the Intifada globalized'

Anti-Israel activists such as Mohammed El-Kurd celebrate Democratic socialist candidate's victory in the Democratic NYC primaries with posts calling for Intifada and Jihad.

After Zohran Mamdani victory, 'consider the Intifada globalized'

Eric Adams says he will 'save' New York from Zohran Mamdani

Incumbent NYC mayor responds to New York Post front-page 'SOS' after far-left anti-Israel candidate Mamdani wins Democratics mayoral primaries.

Eric Adams says he will 'save' New York from Zohran Mamdani

Trump:

Democrats 'crossed the line' by nominating Zohran Mamdani in NYC

US President reacts to '100% Communist Lunatic' who defended the phrase 'globalize the Intifada' winning the Democratic primary in the New York City mayoral race.

Democrats 'crossed the line' by nominating Zohran Mamdani in NYC

NY Jews worry:

Pro-Palestinian Zohran Mamdani wins Democratic primary for mayor

Anti-Israel candidate Zohran Mamdani shocks Andrew Cuomo in NYC Democratic mayoral primary focused on Jewish issues, arousing concern among the city's Jewish population.

Pro-Palestinian Zohran Mamdani wins Democratic primary for mayor

Freed student Mahmoud Khalil joins NYC anti-Israel rally

Two days after being released from immigration detention, Mahmoud Khalil participates in anti-Israel protest in New York City in which participants chant “Palestine will live forever”.

Freed student Mahmoud Khalil joins NYC anti-Israel rally

NYC mayoral candidate cites Olmert to justify anti-Israel views

During a mayoral debate in New York, Zohran Mamdani pledged to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city, citing international law and comparing his stance to past defiance of US policy.

NYC mayoral candidate cites Olmert to justify anti-Israel views

In landmark order:

NYC adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

New York City Mayor Eric Adams signs an executive order adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's working definition of antisemitism and urges the City Council to codify the definition into law.

NYC adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

NYC Mayoral race

AOC endorses Mamdani after Israeli right to exist controversy

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez endorses Democratic socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani the day after Mamdani refused to say he supports Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state in a debate with other mayoral candidates.

AOC endorses Mamdani after Israeli right to exist controversy

NYC mayoral candidate's plan to prevent antisemitic crimes

New York City mayoral candidate Scott Stringer says he plans to partner with the ADL in a plan to prevent antisemitic incidents before they occur.

NYC mayoral candidate's plan to prevent antisemitic crimes

NYC:

School bus driver stops bus to rant to children about Jews

The students were late to school after their bus driver stopped and ranted about Jews and Jesus, leaving a Jewish child in tears, parents say.

School bus driver stops bus to rant to children about Jews

Mixup at JFK:

Captivity survivor stopped after still being listed as captive

Liri Albag, who survived Hamas captivity, was questioned for an hour at JFK after US border agents flagged her as still held hostage.

Captivity survivor stopped after still being listed as captive

'A great honor for Jerusalem’

NYC: Mayors Adams and Lion stand together for Jerusalem

At Israel Day on Fifth Parade, NYC and Jerusalem mayors walk side-by-side, affirming solidarity with Israel and urging the release of Hamas-held hostages.

NYC: Mayors Adams and Lion stand together for Jerusalem

NYC Mayor:

'We were pressured to cancel the parade, but we do not back down'

New York Mayor Eric Adams revealed at the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York City that he had faced pressure to cancel the Israel Day parade. 'We do not give in to hate,' he declared.

'We were pressured to cancel the parade, but we do not back down'