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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.

'October 7th changed the feeling of this parade'

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.

Man charged with hate crimes after driving car at Orthodox Jews

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.

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

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 deputy mayor charges Washington Post with antisemitism

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 Mayor's top Jewish aide stepping down

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.

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

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.

NYPD Assistant Chief accidentally pepper sprays himself

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.

Jewish population of New York at 1.4 million

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.

Anti-Israel protesters block traffic on Manhattan Bridge

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.

Father turns in anti-Israel protester who vandalized WW1 memorial

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.

Jewish man assaulted at NYC anti-Israel protest

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.

'These are not protests, this is dangerous radicalization'

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.

Israeli-owned NYC restaurant defaced with swastikas

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.

Anti-Israel protester hit counterprotester in face with rock

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.

'We will not be a city of lawlessness'

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.

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

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.

Protestors wave Hezbollah flags, chant 'Death to America'

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.

NYPD to beef up security around Jewish institutions

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.

NYC Mayor meets hostages' families

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.

NYPD reports spike in antisemitic crimes

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.'

'More connected to Judaism and Israel then ever before'

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.

Anti-Israel protesters disrupt Biden fundraiser

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.

In New York, private tours aim to combat antisemitism

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

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

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

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.

Outpouring of support for vandalized kosher cafe

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.

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

'Cornell is not safe for Jews'

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

'Cornell is not safe for Jews'

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.

NYC: Bereaved Jewish parents demand accountability

Released hostage in NYC:

'We don't know how much longer hostages can survive'

Over 3,000 demonstrators gathered in Central Park to call for the release of the hostages being held by Hamas.

'We don't know how much longer hostages can survive'

Watch:

Thousands sing 'Am Yisrael Chai' in Times Square

Jewish youths from all over the world gather at Chabad youth event in New York.

Thousands sing 'Am Yisrael Chai' in Times Square

Staten Island:

Suspect arrested over antisemitic assault

Police arrest 29-year-old suspect who allegedly called a man a "dirty Jew" before bashing him in the head with a baseball bat on Staten Island.

Suspect arrested over antisemitic assault

Watch:

Eric Adams' 4 words for anti-Israel protestors

Pro-Palestine protester confronts Eric Adams, NYC Mayor, accusing him of being 'complicit in the genocide of Palestinian children.' Listen to his reply.

Eric Adams' 4 words for anti-Israel protestors

Surge in antisemitism continues

NYPD reports 31 antisemitic crimes in January

Since the start of October, there have been 193 antisemitic incidents in New York City.

NYPD reports 31 antisemitic crimes in January

After cockroach poster, machete threat:

Anti-Israel prof. fired from Cooper Union

Shellyne Rodriguez, who previously threatened a reporter with a machete, fired from Cooper Union college after posting image of poster for pro-Israel event overlaid with cockroaches.

Anti-Israel prof. fired from Cooper Union

New York anti-Israel group leader:

'Final blow to destroy Israel'

The People’s Forum (TPF) executive director Manolo De Los Santos refuses to apologize after being accused of Nazi-like rhetoric in calling for erasure of Israel 'from history.'

'Final blow to destroy Israel'

Anti-Israel protestors target NYC cancer hospital

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan targeted by anti-Israel protestors. 'Make sure they hear you, they're in the windows,' says protest leader.

Anti-Israel protestors target NYC cancer hospital

'Long-live Hamas' chanted at pro-Houthi NYC protest

Hundreds protest US retaliatory strikes on Houthis. Protestors rip down posters of Israeli hostages, chant 'from the river to the sea, Yeen will be free.'

'Long-live Hamas' chanted at pro-Houthi NYC protest

Sen. Schumer rallys with freed hostage in NYC

Senator Chuck Schumer and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined a rally of 2500 people in New York City calling for the release of the hostages.

Sen. Schumer rallys with freed hostage in NYC

Who blocked NYC bridges?

Anti-Israel protestors were Jewish Ivy grads

New York Post investigation reveals identities of the privileged elite who shut down Manhattan bridges, Holland Tunnel to protest Israel's war against Hamas.

Anti-Israel protestors were Jewish Ivy grads

Anti-Israel protestors block 3 NYC bridges, tunnel

About 200 demonstrators block Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, and Holland Tunnel to call for end of Israeli military action in Gaza.

Anti-Israel protestors block 3 NYC bridges, tunnel

Muslim boxer takes down Israeli flag in Union Square cafe

Boxer and social media influencer Adam Saleh took down the flag while chanting 'Free Palestine' and repeating Hamas talking points.

Muslim boxer takes down Israeli flag in Union Square cafe

NYPD:

Antisemitic crimes fall to 31 in December, still double 2022

Antisemitic hate crimes fall from over 60 in October and November to 31 in December in sign post-Octiber 7 wave may be waning.

Antisemitic crimes fall to 31 in December, still double 2022

New York:

Anti-Israel protesters cause delays at JFK Airport

Anti-Israel protesters yell inflammatory chants, stop traffic and cause chaos at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Anti-Israel protesters cause delays at JFK Airport

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Anti-Israel protesters shut down entrance to World Trade Center

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters wave PLO flags and chant "Free Palestine" during latest anti-Israel demonstration.

Anti-Israel protesters shut down entrance to World Trade Center

NYC kosher restaurant attacked for 2nd time in 4 days

Following 'soup Nazi' incident, 2nd woman assaults employee at Manhattan Hummus Kitchen. Owner: 'City not doing anything to protect us.'

NYC kosher restaurant attacked for 2nd time in 4 days

NYPD tells son of Elie Wiesel to put away Israel flag at protest

Elisha Wiesel, son of Nobel Peace Prize-winning Holocaust survivor, surrounded by mask-wearing anti-Israel activists at Penn Station.

NYPD tells son of Elie Wiesel to put away Israel flag at protest

Anti-Israel protesters march through NYC, disrupt traffic

The protesters were seen holding PLO flags and anti-Israel signs.

Anti-Israel protesters march through NYC, disrupt traffic

Antisemitic vandalism soars in NYC

Antisemitic property crimes have risen by 85% since the Oct. 7th massacre.

Antisemitic vandalism soars in NYC

'Soup Nazi' throws chairs at NYC kosher restaurant

Woman throws soup at Manhattan restaurant employee filming her going on antisemitic tirade after seeing US-Israeli flag.

'Soup Nazi' throws chairs at NYC kosher restaurant

500 drone show calling to bring hostages home to light up NYC

'Lights for Liberty' show to use drones to illuminate sky near Satue of Liberty with messages demanding release of all Hamas hostages.

500 drone show calling to bring hostages home to light up NYC

New York:

Pro-Palestinian protesters block Manhattan Bridge

Pro-Palestinian Arab protesters descend at the foot of the Manhattan Bridge, demand ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Pro-Palestinian protesters block Manhattan Bridge

New York City:

Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators burn Israeli flag

Hundreds of demonstrators pack Columbus Circle and tell Israel supporters: Your days are numbered.

Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators burn Israeli flag

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Anti-Israel protestors disrupt parade, glue themselves to street

Protestors run into route of annual NYC parade to accuse Israel of genocide on Thanksgiving holiday.

Anti-Israel protestors disrupt parade, glue themselves to street

'Adolf was right,' 'gas the Jews' written on NYC subway train

New York City subway system has seen multiple calls to exterminated Jews in graffiti form since October 7 massacre.

'Adolf was right,' 'gas the Jews' written on NYC subway train

NYC:

Charges dropped after lawmaker brings gun to anti-Israel protest

Jewish NYC lawmaker Inna Vernikov cleared of criminal charge after bringing ‘inoperable’ gun to pro-Palestinian protest.

Charges dropped after lawmaker brings gun to anti-Israel protest

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Jewish students locked in library as protesters bang on door

Jewish students at Cooper Union College locked inside library for 40 minutes as anti-Israeli protesters block the doors.

Jewish students locked in library as protesters bang on door

Protestors demanding destruction of Israel clash with NYPD

5,000 protestors gather for demonstration in Bay Ridge neighborhood of Brooklyn calling for the destruction of Israel.

Protestors demanding destruction of Israel clash with NYPD

'Because you're Jewish:' Woman punched in face on NYC subway

NYPD Hate Crimes Unit investigating after man randomly hits woman at subway stop in apparent antisemitic attack.

'Because you're Jewish:' Woman punched in face on NYC subway

Multiple Jewish schools in New York closed over 'Day of Jihad'

Security increased at Jewish institutions, NYPD on heightened alert as Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal calls for global terrorist support today

Multiple Jewish schools in New York closed over 'Day of Jihad'

New York City:

Thousands gather for pro-Israel rally near UN building

New York Governor Kathy Hochul: I stand here to tell you that New Yorkers will never tolerate evil.

Thousands gather for pro-Israel rally near UN building