NYC

NYC Mayor holds vigil for victims of attacks in Israel

Mayor Eric Adams: That terrorist act that we saw cannot be defended anywhere on this globe.

NYC Floods:

Sea lion escapes zoo amid rising waters

Rising waters gave Sally the sea lion a chance to explore the Central Park Zoo on Friday.

New York City:

State of emergency declared amid heavy rain and flooding

Forecasts calling for heavy rain centered around the NYC area from Friday into Saturday morning. Flood watch in effect.

New York City warns asylum seekers to stay away

City representatives are distributing notices on the Mexican border saying the city's resources are exhausted.

NYC's new fad - rat tours

People hoping to see the city's rodent infestation are creating a growing demand for tours to the most affected areas.

Inspired by Adams' visit:

NYPD to use drones to monitor noisy parties

NYC Mayor Eric Adams expressed his admiration for the use of drone technology by Israeli security services during his visit to Israel.

Eric Adams on judicial reform:

'I wouldn't want others telling me how to run NYC'

New York City Mayor says his administration will pursue "zero tolerance" policy against antisemitic hate crimes

During visit to Israel:

New York Mayor to meet protest leaders

Mayor Eric Adams will continue his trip in Israel on Tuesday. In the evening, the mayor will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

NYC Mayor:

'We are investing in future partnerships with Israel'

Mayor Eric Adams says he is continuing a 'rich tradition' of visiting the Jewish State and hopes to learn from Israel's high-tech industry.

New York City Mayor Adams to visit Israel

This is Adams' first trip outside of the United States since being elected as mayor last year.

New York City bans TikTok on government-owned devices

New York City cites security concerns in joining a number of US states and cities in banning the app.

New York City:

Search for vandal who scrawled antisemitic graffiti on synagogue

The suspect walked up to synagogue on the Upper East Side, took out a marker and scrawled graffiti on a display screen.

New York City:

Crane catches fire and collapes on street below, 6 injured

First Deputy Commissioner Joseph W. Pfeifer told reporters, "This could have been a lot worse.

NYC Mayor meets Herzog:

'New York City and Israel share an unbreakable bond'

Mayor Eric Adams meets President Herzog: We will collaborate on issues such as security, antisemitism, terrorism, and technology.

Chabad man stabbed in antisemitic attack in NYC

The man was taking a walk Friday night when he was accosted by two males and asked about his Jewish identity.

NYC accuses yeshivas of failing to provide basic education

New York City has announced that eighteen yeshivas funded by the city do not meet basic education requirements.

NYC changes school calendar to accommodate last days of Passover

Last 2 days of Passover will now be days off at NYC public schools next year.

New York:

Protesters disrupt Jerusalem Post conference

Jerusalem Post conference is latest Israeli event in New York to be disrupted by protests.

Oops:

Left-wing demonstrators get the wrong man

Demonstrators in New York City harassed Ministry of Heritage CEO Netanal Izak, thinking he was the Minister of Religious Affairs.

Rabbinical Alliance of America

CUNY needs to be held accountable for hateful graduation speech

Rabbinical Alliance of America demands action after antisemitic commencement speech by law student at CUNY Law School graduation.

Coney Island targeted by antisemitic vandals

NYPD Hate Crime Task Force investigating swastika found on building in Brooklyn neighborhood.

Brooklyn hate crime:

NYC man gets 60 days in jail for punching Jew in IDF sweater

28-year-old from Staten Island who appears at hearing wearing keffiyeh and spouting anti-Israel slogans pleads guilty to hate crime charge.

Williamsburg:

NYC apt. robbed in broad daylight while mother home with baby

Shomrim cautioning residents of Williamsburg to never buzz strangers into their building and to always keep doors locked.

Arsonist causes 'horrifying' damage to NYC Chabad Mitzvah Tank

NYPD investigating after individual sets fire to Mitzvah Tank in Crown Heights, causing massive exterior and interior damage.

Crown heights robbery

Reward offered after men hold kosher pizzeria owner at gunpoint

Suspects wanted for robbery of Crown Heights kosher restaurant in which owner forced to lie on floor while thieves make off with valuables.

Hate crime arrest

Knife-wielding Black Hebrew Israelite threatens Jews in Brooklyn

Assailant charged with hate crime after brandishing knife at Israeli Orthodox students in NYC park, demanding money.

Eric Adams: Public schools should follow yeshivas' example

New York City Mayor Eric Adams praises yeshiva education, pushes back on criticism.

Former US Marine charged with manslaughter in NY subway death

Man who restrained homeless subway passenger in chokehold that killed him faces up to 15 years in prison.

Vandal smashing car windows in Jewish area of Brooklyn arrested

Suspect who went on car vandalism spree with iron bar in Crown Heights now in police custody with help from Shomrim.

Queens teen indicted for brutal attack on Jewish man in park

Teen gang attack leaves Jewish man with severe injuries to his ribs, eye, face, head, back and body.

NYC hate crime:

Antisemite throws rock at Queens Jewish man on Shabbat

NYPD probing brazen morning assault on Jewish man near Queens synagogue.

World’s oldest Hebrew Bible will be publicly displayed in NYC

Codex Sassoon, the world's oldest nearly-complete Hebrew Bible, can be viewed by appointment in NYC.

Teen who broke Jewish boy’s nose in NYC gang attack arrested

Suspect is fourth member of masked gang to be arrested for unprovoked attack on two Jewish teens on Crown Heights street.

Left-wing NYC Council members vote against End Jew Hatred Day

Group of hard left Brooklyn Democrats refuse to support adopting May 29 as day marking fight against antisemitism.

Queens, New York:

Stray bullet hits window of Far Rockaway yeshiva during shootout

Queens yeshiva damaged during violent confrontation between two gunmen.

Jewish reporter suing NYC bar for refusing service over Zionism

Conservative reporter allegedly humiliated on date and kicked out of Brooklyn bar over Zionist views by angry bartender.

Israeli consulate holds Memorial Day ceremony at Reform temple

The Israeli consulate in New York held its Memorial Day Ceremony at Temple Emanu-El in New York City.

Brooklyn hate crime:

Antisemitic biker attacks Jewish man in front of young child

Vicious Flatbush beating of Jewish man by angry motorcyclist being investigated as hate crime by NYPD.

Two Brooklyn Jews attacked with pepper spray by antisemite

Antisemitism in New York City:

Assault victim’s dad calls out Schumer, Nadler for inaction

Barry Borgen asks hearing why the two senior Jewish NY Dems refused to respond after his son received beating that sent him to the hospital.

Agudath Israel to Pulitzer:

Don’t reward NY Times for biased coverage of Hasidic schools

Orthodox group urges journalism award's board to consider unjust and offensive nature of the newspaper's series on Hasidic education.

Brooklyn:

Children evacuated from collapsed NYC inflatable Passover ride

First responders evacuate children from inflatable ride at NYC Passover amusement park after it malfunctions.

Trump returns to New York for arraignment

Former President lands at LaGuardia Airport after being indicted by grand jury convened by DA Alvin Bragg.

Trump trashes judge expected to handle his criminal trial

Indicted ex-president accuses NYC justice of ‘railroading’ former Trump CFO and treating his companies ‘viciously.’

Suspect in Queens antisemitic crime spree arrested by NYPD

Man accused of string of antisemitic incidents, including vandalizing synagogue sidewalk with swastika.

NYPD searching for man accused of 6 antisemitic incidents

NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force probing multiple incidents across Queens suspected to have been perpetrated by antisemitic vandal.

NYPD probing swastika at Columbia Law school as hate crime

Antisemitic graffiti found at New York City law school being investigated by NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force.

Trump poses with baseball bat next to Manhattan DA’s head

Former president describes ‘death and destruction’ that will occur if indictment goes through.

NYPD probing two antisemitic hate incidents in Queens

Anti-Jewish graffiti in two Queens neighborhoods, including swastikas, denounced by local politicians as 'vile acts of hate.'

Brooklyn:

Woman arrested for punching Jewish man in face, hurling abuse

Orthodox victim accosted in Brooklyn store by woman demanding money who punches him repeatedly in the face.

Long Island high school students targeted by antisemites

Police increasing patrols after white supremacists place antisemitic flyers on cars of students parked near Long Island school.

Teen charged for violent muggings of Crown Heights Jewish boys

16-year-old was one of 5 teens who viciously robbed and assaulted Jewish boys walking down Brooklyn street.

Manhattan:

Man charged with hate crime after defacing statue with swastika

Colorado man accused of writing racial slurs and drawing swastikas on public spaces in Manhattan.

New York City:

Legal aid group settles discrimination claim with Jewish staffer

Bronx legal aid firm apologizes and agrees to monetary award to Jewish staffer who was discriminated against by co-workers.

NYC park building vandalized with swastika, antisemitic graffiti

Officials remove hateful graffiti from Bayside, Queens park after police investigation.

NYC man who assaulted Jews given 18-month sentence

Staten Island pro-Palestinian activist behind string of assaults on NY Jews sentenced after pleading guilty to federal hate crime charges.

Massive fire engulfs first floor of Crown Heights apt building

Trapped residents rescued on ladders by firefighters as they work to get evening blaze under control with help from Hatzalah and Shomrim.

Debit card scammer steals thousands from Jewish Brooklyn shops

Man convinces Midwood shopkeepers to let him key in his debit card number, at which point he issues himself hefty refund and flees.

Elite NYC school under fire for entrance exam on Passover

Breaking with tradition, elite NYC school adds a second entrance exam date to accommodate Jewish families.

New Yorkers hunt for man dubbed ‘The L Train Nazi’

After man spotted scrawling pro-Nazi symbols on New York subway, some locals working to identify the vandal.