NYC

'Hitler was right'

Elderly man spat on in New York City antisemitic attack

Man yelling antisemitic slurs pulls down mask of 65-year-old man and spits in his face in Upper East Side.

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters cause thousands in damages at Harris rally

14 protesters arrested after becoming violent at restaurant where afterparty for a pro-Kamala Harris rally was held.

Letting crickets loose

Antisemitic vandals target Brooklyn home of Columbia exec.

Apartment building of Columbia University official targeted in latest incident of antisemitic vandalism in Brooklyn. Door broken and insects let loose inside the lobby.

NYC: Antisemitism three times higher than last year

NYPD reports 30 antisemitic incidents in July, 3 times higher than last year.

'Hamas truck' menaces Jewish residents of Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Pickup truck adorned with blood paint, image of bloody hands, PLO flag, and picture of Yasser Arafat often seen outside local Chabad center in what has been called an intimidation tactic against Jewish residents.

Times Square:

Anti-Israel protesters wave portrait of Ismail Haniyeh

Protesters wave Hamas flags while burning an American flag, mourn killing of Hamas's leader while calling to 'globalize the Intifada' during New York demonstration.

Dressed as Santa Claus:

Neo-Nazi plotted to give poisoned candy to Jewish children in NYC

Alleged leader of hate group who called for school shootings and suicide bombings charged with plotting to have man dressed as Santa Claus give poisoned candy to Jewish children in Brooklyn.

'Commander Butcher'

Georgian national indicted for planning mass attack on Jews

Michail Chkhikvishvili -- who calls himself "Commander Butcher" -- indicted for allegedly planning a mass casualty attack on Jews and racial minorities in New York City, as well as encouraging others to commit similar violent acts.

Another synagogue targeted:

Violence at anti-Israel protest outside Queens synagogue

3 weeks after the violent riot outside a Los Angeles synagogue, anti-Israel protesters targeted a synagogue in Kew Garden Hills where an Israeli real estate seminar was being held.

Number of measles cases in NYC rises to 11

Unvaccinated child tests positive for measles, exposes ER in New York City; migrants at shelter quarantined after testing positive for measles.

Survey:

Over 1/3 of Jewish New Yorkers say city not safe for Jews

44% of Jews and 67% of Orthodox Jews say they personally feel unsafe amid rise in antisemitic incidents and hate crimes, new poll finds. 'Five-alarm fire.'

5th-grade graduation attack:

Jewish woman's family sues NYC for $100 million after assault

Family who were beaten by Muslim family shouting 'free Palestine at Brooklyn elementary school graduation accuses school of allowing antisemitic incitement, leading to attack.

NYPD reports 45 anti-Jewish hate crimes in June

NYPD says the total number of antisemitic crimes for June 2024 is more than double the tally during the same month last year.

NYC:

Anti-Israel protesters burn US flags on July 4

Anti-Israel activists gather in Washington Square Park, burn American flags on America's Independence Day while waving Palestinian flags.

3 dead after drunk driver rams pedestrians at NYC July 4 BBQ

Pickup truck strikes 9 people having barbeques in Lower East Side park, killing 4 and injuring 6.

Eric Adams: No room for hate in our city or on our globe

NY Mayor Adams tells largest-ever summit of influencers fighting antisemitism that they have the tools to change history.

NYC Dyke March deletes, apologizes for post saying Jews welcome

Organizers of 'Dykes Against Genocide' march apologize for post that accused Israel of genocide but also acknowledged October 7 massacre, says it is fully committed to 'Palestinian liberation.'

Anti-Israel activist who took over NY subway car turns himself in

Activist who chanted "Raise your hands if you're a Zionist! This is your chance to get out!" on subway car turns himself in. The activist had not covered his face like other protesters had.

Anti-Israel vandals target home of Queens Democratic Congressman

Congressman Gregory Meeks’ home targeted with anti-Israel graffiti after he helps secure Congressional approval for $18 billion arms sale to Israel.

Antisemitic assault at Brooklyn elementary school graduation

Jewish woman, her husband, and teenage son assaulted by Arabic-speaking family at 5th-grade graduation ceremony. NYPD refuses to investigate assault as a hate crime.

Masked man who threatened 'Zionists' in subway car identified

Masked activist who threatened Jewish man on NYC subway car identified as 36-year-old man who lives in his parents' $1.8 million California home.

Hezbollah flag in the heart of Manhattan

The Consul General of Israel in New York published a photo of anti-Israel demonstrators waving the Hezbollah flag in front of the consulate entrance.

'Raise your hands if you're a Zionist!'

Police manhunt for the pro-Palestinian protester in New York

New York Police are searching for a pro-Palestinian activist who took control of a subway car and shouted: 'Zionists, hands up! This is your chance to get out!'

Elderly Jewish man spat on in antisemitic incident in New York

Man tearing down posters of Israeli hostages charges at 74-year-old Jewish man, spits at him, and says 'Free Palestine.'

'Palestine' painted on Park Avenue Synagogue

'Palestine' written on wall of one of New York's largest synagogues as city continues to reel from spate of serious antisemitic incidents last week.

ADL calls for anti-mask laws to combat antisemites in New York

Following rise in antisemitic incidents in New York, ADL calls for revival of anti-mask laws that were used against the KKK before being repealed during the COVID pandemic.

Brooklyn Museum

Homes of director, Jewish officials hit with antisemitic graffiti

Mayor Eric Adams condemns antisemitic graffiti, vandalism, on homes of museum director and Jewish board members, including inverted red triangle used as a Hamas symbol.

'Zionists raise you hands'

Masked anti-Israel activists take over NY subway car

Large group of anti-Israel activists demand to know if there are any 'Zionists' aboard subway car, warn 'this is your chance to get out.'

'Long live October 7'

Anti-Israel protesters justify Nova festival massacre at NY rally

Anti-Israel protesters call for violence, harass journalist during rally protesting existence of exhibition documenting the massacre at the Nova music festival on October 7.

Prominent NYC rabbi struck by e-bike, suffers broken leg

Rabbi Michael Miller, CEO emeritus of the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, struck in hit-and-run accident while walking home on Upper East Side.

Deputy NYPD Chief:

'We are taking tremendous measures to fight antisemitism'

Richy Taylor, Deputy Chief of the New York Police Department, speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: New York boasts strong leadership and a reliable police force, crucial for our community’s well-being.

Watch:

Tens of thousands march in New York City to support Israel

Tens of housands gathered along New York City's 5th Avenue for the annual parade in support of Israel, this year titled 'Israel Day on 5th.' In light of the events of the past year, the parade will be dedicated to call for the release of the hostages from Gaza and will see heightened security.

UJA Fed. CEO:

'October 7th changed the feeling of this parade'

Eric Goldstein spoke with Arutz Sheva before the start of the Israel Day on 5th Parade in NYC about the importance of this year's parade amid the war in Israel and the rise in antisemitism worldwide.

Brooklyn:

Man charged with hate crimes after driving car at Orthodox Jews

Asghar Ali has been charged with more than 10 crimes, including attempted murder as a hate crime, NYPD says.

Concerning survey:

Majority of Jews concerned about safety at NYC pro-Israel parade

64 percent planning on attending the Israel Day on Fifth parade are ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ concerned; only one in five who attended in the past plan on going this year.

NYC deputy mayor charges Washington Post with antisemitism

Deputy of NYC Mayor Eric Adams calls out Washington Post for article on wealthy Jews' advocacy for Israel.

NYC Mayor's top Jewish aide stepping down

Mayor Eric Adams’ top Jewish aide, Joel Eisdorfer, will be leaving City Hall next month but will continue to volunteer on Adams’ reelection campaign and continue to chair the mayor’s Jewish Advisory Council.

NYC kosher restaurant's window smashed after anti-Israel protest

Popular Rothschild TLV restaurant vandalized overnight after being targeted by anti-Israel protesters. Israeli-owned Nuts Factory also vandalized.

At anti-Israel protest:

NYPD Assistant Chief accidentally pepper sprays himself

NYPD Assistant Chief James McCarthy accidentally pepper sprays himself in the face while attempting to arrest protesters blocking the Manhattan Bridge.

Jewish population of New York at 1.4 million

UJA-Federation of New York study finds 13,000 Holocaust survivors live in New York, mostly in Brooklyn, 20% of NY Jews are Reform, 19% Orthodox, 15% Conservative.

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters block traffic on Manhattan Bridge

Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters take over Manhattan Bridge. Police take some of them, as well as journalists on hand, into custody.

Father turns in anti-Israel protester who vandalized WW1 memorial

16-year-old arrested after being photographed spray-painting 'Gaza' on Central Park World War One memorial to the 107th Infantry during anti-Israel demonstration.

Jewish man assaulted at NYC anti-Israel protest

Anti-Israel protesters steal Jewish man's traditional head-covering and beat him during demonstration intended to disrupt the Met Gala.

NYC Mayor to Arutz Sheva:

'These are not protests, this is dangerous radicalization'

Mayor Adams discusses the challenges facing New York amid growing antisemitism on campuses. Special interview.

Israeli-owned NYC restaurant defaced with swastikas

Two swastikas were found spray-painted outside ZiZi, which belongs to Sharon Hoota, whose other restaurant, Hummus Kitchen, was targeted twice in a week earlier this year.

Columbia University:

Anti-Israel protester hit counterprotester in face with rock

NYPD searching for suspects after multiple people carrying Israeli flags assaulted in separate incidents in New York City.

New York Mayor:

'We will not be a city of lawlessness'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams denounces ongoing protests at Columbia University: Agitators seeking to seize the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to sow chaos and division in our city will not succeed.

What's safer? Jerusalem and Tel Aviv or NYC, Chicago and Frisco?

Urban Israelis let their children go out to play, shop in stores where things are not locked up, and enjoy life. What can you say about life in big city USA? Op-ed.

New York:

Protestors wave Hezbollah flags, chant 'Death to America'

Anti-Israel protestors declare their love for Hezbollah terrorist organization on day pro-Hamas protestors blocked access to Chicago airport and the Golden Gate Bridge.

After Iranian attack:

NYPD to beef up security around Jewish institutions

New York City Mayor Eric Adams directs New York Police Department to beef up security around Jewish institutions, stresses there is no direct threat at this time.

NYC Mayor meets hostages' families

Representatives of the hostages’ families met with New York City Mayor Eric Adams and presented him with a yellow pin, thanking him for his contribution and dedication to bringing the hostages back home.

Reversing previous trend:

NYPD reports spike in antisemitic crimes

NYPD reports 43 antisemitic incidents in the five boroughs last month, more than double the 17 reported in February.

Michael Rapaport:

'More connected to Judaism and Israel then ever before'

Actor Michael Rapaport speaks to Arutz Sheva, expresses his 'extreme disappointment that in New York City, where I'm from, where I was born and raised, it has become acceptable to taunt, harass and openly be anti-Jewish.'

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Biden fundraiser

Hundreds of anti-Israel protesters descend on Radio City Music Hall ahead of Biden’s campaign fundraiser, calling “Genocide Joe has got to go!” among other things.

Holocaust education:

In New York, private tours aim to combat antisemitism

The Museum of Jewish Heritage seeks to educate more college-age visitors about the Holocaust, starting with a private tour for CUNY students.

Graffiti at NY college: 'Hitler, please come back'

Queens College Hillel calls pro-Hitler graffiti a threat to student safety, demands action from administration.

NYC:

Outpouring of support for vandalized kosher cafe

UWS residents clean up after Effy’s, a neighborhood kosher cafe, is hit with anti-Israel graffiti.

New York:

Man who burned rabbi's home gets 25 years in prison

Matthew Karelefsky, arsonist with ‘kill rabbi’ tattoo sentenced to decades in prison for burning rabbi’s home.

'Cornell is not safe for Jews'

A pamphlet sent to NYC students warns that Cornell University has become dangerously full of antisemitic incidents.

NYC: Bereaved Jewish parents demand accountability

11-month-old Binyomin Kuravsky was killed by a faulty radiator — and now his parents demand accountability from the city.