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Man who killed John Lennon denied parole for 12th time

Mark David Chapman again denied parole for murdering John Lennon in 1980.

Man who killed John Lennon denied parole for 12th time

Jewish women to face off in race for NYC city council seat

Amber Adler, an Orthodox mother, will run as a Democrat against Republican incumbent Inna Vernikov.

Jewish women to face off in race for NYC city council seat

NYC announces no more snow days

Public schools in New York to hold classes online instead of cancelling school when there is too much snow to travel.

NYC announces no more snow days

Man spouting antisemitism outside NY college removed by police

Student from Queens College escorted away by police after using megaphone throughout week to spout antisemitic propaganda.

Man spouting antisemitism outside NY college removed by police

Lee Zeldin slams antisemitic attacks on New York Jews

Speaking in Crown Heights, Rep. Zeldin denounces growing antisemitism facing community in recent years.

Lee Zeldin slams antisemitic attacks on New York Jews

Hate crime in NYC:

Brooklyn Jewish man targeted by assailant who slaps him

NYPD Hate Crimes Unit investigating unprovoked random assault on Jewish man in Williamsburg.

Brooklyn Jewish man targeted by assailant who slaps him

Hate crime in NYC:

Jewish woman choked by antisemite while waiting for the subway

Brazen daytime antisemitic attack being investigated as hate crime by NYPD.

Jewish woman choked by antisemite while waiting for the subway

Polio discovered in NYC sewage points to local spread of virus

Discovery described as alarming by New York State health officials.

Polio discovered in NYC sewage points to local spread of virus

Jerry Nadler: Jews need ‘political power to fight antisemitism’

During debate, Congressman argues that as NYC’s 'last Jewish Rep.' he’s needed in Congress to combat antisemitism and BDS.

Jerry Nadler: Jews need ‘political power to fight antisemitism’

Watch: Horse collapses in the middle of New York street

A NYC carriage horse collapses and needs to be doused with water before being revived and taken to a local stall.

Watch: Horse collapses in the middle of New York street

Watch: Martial artist reacts to taking down NYC attacker

An MMA practitioner tells Fox News how his martial arts skills allowed him to pin down an out-of-control homeless man attacking bystanders.

Watch: Martial artist reacts to taking down NYC attacker

NY former hate crimes czar is now teaching the Holocaust.

Deborah Lauter, NY’s former hate crimes czar, says, ''Never Again' means giving teachers the skills to make it relevant for students today.'

NY former hate crimes czar is now teaching the Holocaust.

NY officials urge hasidic communities to get Polio vaccine

NYC health officials hold call with leaders of Brooklyn haredi community after Jewish man identified as 1st US polio patient in 10 years.

NY officials urge hasidic communities to get Polio vaccine

Hate crime in NYC:

Borough Park synagogue window smashed with rocks

Two young boys caught on video smashing main window of Borough Park synagogue with two rocks, leading to hate crime investigation.

Borough Park synagogue window smashed with rocks

NYC declares monkeypox a 'public health emergency'

New York City Mayor and city Health Commissioner say the city is currently the epicenter of the monkeypox outbreak.

NYC declares monkeypox a 'public health emergency'

Antisemitic assault in NYC:

Jewish man brutally attacked on subway

Jewish man violently assaulted on NYC subway, punched in the mouth by attacker who said he would have killed him if he'd had a gun.

Jewish man brutally attacked on subway

Arrest made in brutal beating of Crown Heights Jewish man

Driver who was beaten by gang with 5-year old son in car finally sees justice as one of the suspects arrested.

Arrest made in brutal beating of Crown Heights Jewish man

Dov Hikind:

No consequences for anti-Jewish hate crime in NYC

Americans Against Antisemitism report finds troubling lack of accountability by NYC when dealing with arrests for anti-Jewish hate crimes.

No consequences for anti-Jewish hate crime in NYC

'Laughingstock' - Teen out on bail after choking police officer

A 16-year-old who assaulted an officer in the NYC subway was freed on bail despite his criminal record.

'Laughingstock' - Teen out on bail after choking police officer

Charges dropped for NYC shop owner who stabbed attacker to death

Charges were dropped following a public outcry on behalf of concerned citizens worried about their city's safety.

Charges dropped for NYC shop owner who stabbed attacker to death

Jewish leaders slam pro-BDS Dem candidate posing with challah

Only days after NY Assemblywoman Yuh-Line Niou endorses BDS, Congressional candidate poses with challah in home of Jewish couple.

Jewish leaders slam pro-BDS Dem candidate posing with challah

PSA on nuclear preparedness alarms New Yorkers

Citizens concerned after NYC releases PSA on preparing for nuclear attack, but city says there are no concrete threats.

PSA on nuclear preparedness alarms New Yorkers

Gunman opens fire during Long Island hotel pool party

Shooting at luxury hotel pool party injuries three, with NYPD searching for suspect.

Gunman opens fire during Long Island hotel pool party

Manhattan, Bat Yam sign twin cities agreement

Israeli coastal city becomes 2nd in the world to sign a twin cities agreement with the heart of New York City.

Manhattan, Bat Yam sign twin cities agreement

New exhibit uses personal objects to tell story of the Holocaust

NYC’s Holocaust museum uses personal objects to tell the story of lives lived and lost.

New exhibit uses personal objects to tell story of the Holocaust

Illinois mass shooting:

NYPD to monitor 4th of July gatherings in wake of tragedy

4th of July events going ahead as scheduled amid concerns of a possible copycat shooting during NYC festivities.

NYPD to monitor 4th of July gatherings in wake of tragedy

Hate crime:

Pro-Palestinian activist charged for assaulting Jewish man in NY

Pro-Palestinian activist accused of assaulting pro-Israel Jewish man in Manhattan charged with federal hate crime.

Pro-Palestinian activist charged for assaulting Jewish man in NY

Major Holocaust exhibit opens at NYC’s Museum of Jewish Heritage

Major new exhibit, “The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do,” has opened at New York City’s Museum of Jewish Heritage.

Major Holocaust exhibit opens at NYC’s Museum of Jewish Heritage

CUNY head blasted for being no show at antisemitism hearing

Chancellor of City University of New York refuses to attend hearing featuring testimony about widespread antisemitism on CUNY campuses.

CUNY head blasted for being no show at antisemitism hearing

Rep. Nadler campaigns as 'last Jewish Congressmember'

Rep. Jerry Nadler’s campaign urges support for NYC’s ‘last remaining Jewish Congressmember.’

Rep. Nadler campaigns as 'last Jewish Congressmember'

Massive brawl breaks out on Carnival cruise ship

Dozens scuffle on a Carnival cruise ship about to dock in NYC, leading security to call Coast Guard.

Massive brawl breaks out on Carnival cruise ship

New York City:

Violent crime surging as shootings, murders decrease

New NYPD data shows major crimes are skyrocketing in NYC even as murders and shootings decrease compared to last year.

Violent crime surging as shootings, murders decrease

"Horrific, depraved act”

Times Square fatal rampage driver found not mentally responsible

Jury finds Richard Rojas was not responsible for his actions, which killed one and severely injured several others, due to mental illness.

Times Square fatal rampage driver found not mentally responsible

US shootings continue

Mass shooting in Harlem leaves 1 dead, 9 injured

Nine people shot, with one dying, in a mass shooting early Monday morning in Harlem.

Mass shooting in Harlem leaves 1 dead, 9 injured

Former NYPD deputy chief, friend of Jewish community, dies at 64

Retired NYPD deputy chief was known for close relationship with Jewish community, and for working with volunteer Jewish organizations in NY.

Former NYPD deputy chief, friend of Jewish community, dies at 64

Teens arrested for assaulting Jewish man in Brooklyn

Two teens accused of punching young Jewish man after trying to force him to say “Free Palestine.”

Teens arrested for assaulting Jewish man in Brooklyn

Vandal draws swastika on box in front of Brooklyn yeshiva

NYPD releases footage of individual who drew swastika on box in front of yeshiva hoping public will identify suspect.

Vandal draws swastika on box in front of Brooklyn yeshiva

Hate crime in NYC:

18-yr old charged for attacking Jewish man walking to synagogue

Shabbat attack in Williamsburg being tried as hate crime after brazen assault leaves victim with severe injuries.

18-yr old charged for attacking Jewish man walking to synagogue

Watch: Violent thug assaults woman in NYC as onlookers watch

In the meantime, subway posters tell riders that 'It's OK' to do drugs and the governor is busy authorizing 'genderless' driver's licenses.

Watch: Violent thug assaults woman in NYC as onlookers watch

NYC's Rep. Maloney mixes up name of iconic deli

‘Grassroots’ or ‘Greengrass’? Upper West Side appetizing shop is ensnared in Maloney-Nadler matchup.

NYC's Rep. Maloney mixes up name of iconic deli

NYC department of education accused of religious discrimination

Series of meetings where candidates running for board positions are interviewed held on Shabbat, excluding Jewish parents from attending.

NYC department of education accused of religious discrimination

18 injured after active shooter scare at Brooklyn arena

Stampede occurs after loud noise outside Barclays Center triggers fear of an active shooter situation.

18 injured after active shooter scare at Brooklyn arena

NYC: Jewish restaurant owner holds gun buyback event

Junior’s, NYC’s iconic Jewish cheesecake emporium, buys back guns to protect the city it loves.

NYC: Jewish restaurant owner holds gun buyback event

Immigrant Absorption Minister:

'Eric Adams is a true friend of Israel'

Immigrant Absorption Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata meets New York City Mayor Eric Adams in his office at City Hall.

'Eric Adams is a true friend of Israel'

NYPD looking for woman who set fire to NY synagogue

New York City police are searching for a woman suspected of throwing a burning book at a Gramercy Park synagogue.

NYPD looking for woman who set fire to NY synagogue

Watch: Thousands take part in 'Celebrate Israel' parade in NYC

Chants of 'Am Yisrael Chai' as crowds march down the streets of New York in celebration of Israel.

Watch: Thousands take part in 'Celebrate Israel' parade in NYC

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Arabs and Neturei Karta members protest Israel Parade in NY

Members of fringe haredi group Neturei Karta wave PLO flags at anti-Israel demonstration at sidelines of Celebrate Israel Parade in NYC.

Arabs and Neturei Karta members protest Israel Parade in NY

Chabad rabbis from Ukraine hold summit in New York

Two and a half months after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian Jewry charting new course with special meeting in NYC.

Chabad rabbis from Ukraine hold summit in New York

Suspected case of monkeypox in New York

New York city health officials have reported that a local patient has tested positive for a virus that includes monkeypox.

Suspected case of monkeypox in New York

Will New York mayor run for President in 2024?

According to sources, Adams is considering the run, saying that "the party has gotten too far to the left". Adams denies.

Will New York mayor run for President in 2024?

Jewish woman charged with painting swastikas on NY bus stop

NYC Jewish woman charged with hate crime for allegedly spray painting swastika on a sign advocating fighting antisemitism.

Jewish woman charged with painting swastikas on NY bus stop

Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio to run for Congress

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announces that he is running for the Democratic nomination in new NYC district.

Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio to run for Congress

NYC mayor sparks outrage:

Touts 40% drop in hate crimes while antisemitism surges

Dov Hikind slams Mayor Eric Adams for boasting about drop in hate crimes while outbreak of attacks against Jews in NYC continues unabated.

Touts 40% drop in hate crimes while antisemitism surges

Brooklyn Jewish man shot with BB gun after synagogue targeted

Visibly Jewish man hit after passing SUV fires at Brooklyn synagogue, shattering front window.

Brooklyn Jewish man shot with BB gun after synagogue targeted

How Zabar’s, iconic New York City Jewish grocery, got its start

In 1934, a Jewish immigrant couple rented a counter at a food market. They later grew into one of NYC's iconic Jewish-owned grocery stores.

How Zabar’s, iconic New York City Jewish grocery, got its start

Brooklyn antisemitism awareness sign defaced with swastikas

Sign by Jewish advocacy organization calling for awareness of rising antisemitism was defaced with two swastikas in broad daylight.

Brooklyn antisemitism awareness sign defaced with swastikas

Suspected New York subway shooter indicted on terror charges

Federal grand jury returns two-count indictment against alleged subway shooter Frank James.

Suspected New York subway shooter indicted on terror charges

New York City Hall honors Israel's Independence Day

Mayor Eric Adams announces that City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lit up blue and white.

New York City Hall honors Israel's Independence Day

Manhattan:

Jewish man attacked by pro-Palestinian protestors

Jewish man beaten by pro-Palestinian protestors in apparent hate crime being investigated by NYPD.

Jewish man attacked by pro-Palestinian protestors

Disturbing:

Russian TV hosts giggle discussing nuclear strike on NYC

Military analysts on Russian TV burst into laughter while pondering the catastrophic damage of a nuclear strike on NYC.

Russian TV hosts giggle discussing nuclear strike on NYC