News for New York NY Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein rips into NY Times reporterJewish politician angered by question about investigation against 5 yeshivas, cites state of New York public schools. Release of Bronx suspect: 'There’s some very unhappy people in Riverdale right now'Release of suspect in Bronx synagogue attacks reignites debate over bail reform. Cuomo announces easing of COVID-19 restrictionsThe measures include the imminent resumption of 24-hour operations on the New York City subway. Suspect arrested in vandalism against Riverdale synagoguesMan arrested after 4 synagogues repeatedly targeted with rock-throwing, vandalism Trump to meet with Andrew Giuliani as he prepares NY gubernatorial bidFormer Trump WH staffer and son of Rudy Giuliani to meet with Trump in Florida next week to discuss his bid for GOP NY governor nomination. New York playground defaced with swastikasPlayground in town of West Haverstraw vandalized with Nazi symbols in an act that Governor Cuomo calls a “heinous incident.” Leaders of Lev Tahor charged with child exploitation in New YorkNew York’s FBI and US Attorney’s offices announce charges against five leaders of haredi Lev Tahor sect over kidnapping of 14-year-old girl. NY judge killed in hit and run while vacationing in FloridaSandra Feuerstein, a Bush-appointed judge from Long Island, New York killed in hit-and-run in Florida. Driver arrested. NY Cops investigating anti-Semitic playground graffitiAnti-Semitic phrases and symbols carved into the equipment at a Suffolk, NY playground were discovered on Sunday. Lee Zeldin, leading Jewish pro-Trump voice in Congress, announces run for NY governorJewish Republican Congressman and Trump supporter to run for governor of New York. 'Andrew Cuomo's gotta go.' NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang reiterates opposition to BDSYang tells Youtube show that BDS, rooted in anti-Semitic history, is not legitimate criticism and harbors extremists. Morris Dickstein, literary critic and public intellectual, dies at 81Morris Dickstein, literary critic best known for studies of American culture in the 1960s and in the Great Depression, has died. He was 81 NY top court rules Trump doesn't have immunity against defamation suitNY Court of Appeals rejects former President Donald Trump’s argument that he is protected by the Constitution from their legal reach. Oversight of Orthodox yeshivas becomes a major issue in New York City’s mayoral raceOversight of Orthodox yeshivas in New York City has emerged as a major issue in this year's mayoral race. New York to reopen Broadway in SeptemberMayor Bill de Blasio says city will set up dedicated vaccination stations for theater community show Broadway can resume production. James Levine, cantor’s grandson who conducted Met Opera for 40 years, dies at 77James Levine, who led NYC Met Opera for years until allegations of abuse surfaced, has died at age 77. Man who bought hametz in NYC 'had a lot of respect for the Jewish community and tradition'For over 40 years, this man bought millions of dollars of New York’s leavened bread products before Passover.Cuomo again refuses to resignNew York Governor insists: I did not do what has been alleged, period.Nita Lowey says Andrew Cuomo should remain as NY governorLongtime NY congresswoman, champion of women's rights says embattled governor should stay in office until investigation is complete. New York movie theaters reopen after a yearCinemas to be allowed to operate at 25% capacity, moviegoers required to remain masked throughout the show. Trump: A continuation of the greatest political Witch Hunt in the history of our CountryFormer President blasts Supreme Court ruling allowing a New York prosecutor to obtain his tax returns. Overnight camps can open this year, NY governor announcesNY Governor Cuomo says parents will decide whether camps operate, not the state. The future is bright for kosher restaurants - despite COVID-19The pandemic has devastated restaurants. Surprisingly, most kosher ones have weathered the storm. Opinion.Federal court blocks NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s capacity limits on houses of worshipOrthodox groups, including Agudath Israel, win major victory as federal judge in Brooklyn strikes down Cuomo's limits on houses of worship. Jewish inmate’s COVID-19 death cited in effort to get vaccines to NY prisoners72-year-old Brooklyn man serving sentence for burglary who died while in jail becomes focal point in bid to get vaccines for inmates. Watch: Chabad Jews help snow-stuck NYPD vehicleChabad yeshiva students stop to help police vehicle which got stuck in the snow near 770. NY Attorney Gen: Gov. Cuomo's Administration underreported COVID nursing home deathsNew York Attorney General Letitia James releases report showing state may be underreporting COVID deaths in nursing homes by 50%. First case of new COVID-19 strain diagnosed in New YorkMan in his 60s living in a town north of Albany and who has not traveled recently contracts more contagious strain of COVID-19. Watch: New York protest - 'Jewish blood is not cheap'Dozens of New York Jews protest against death of Ahuvya Sandak. 'Jews don't kill Jews.'Court blocks Cuomo's restrictions on size of religious gatheringsFederal appeals court in Manhattan blocks New York state restrictions the size of religious gatherings meant to combat spread of COVID-19. How NY sanitation workers helped one Jew go dumpster diving for his lost tefillinNew York City Sanitation Department workers help an Orthodox Jewish man recover his lost tefillin after they were accidentally thrown out. NY Jewish high school’s website defaced with neo-Nazi imageryHomepage of the North Shore Hebrew Academy hacked to show video of Nazi march, song calling for death of Jews. US vaccinations begin at Jewish hospitalCritical care nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center receives COVID-19 vaccine. Trump: Congratulations USA, Congratulations WORLD. In an echo of the spring, large crowds gather for Hasidic rabbi’s funeral in BrooklynMassive funeral service held in Williasmburg for Satmar rabbi; the latest mass gathering reported in New York's Orthodox community.New York Young Republicans call Andrew Cuomo aide a ‘court Jew’The New York Young Republican Club accuses Cuomo's director of Jewish affairs of being a court Jew, tells ADL to 'shut up'.Cuomo blames conservatives for Supreme Court's COVID rulingNew York Governor says Supreme Court's ruling against restrictions on places of worship will have no impact in practical terms. New York synagogue fined over pandemic weddingOrthodox Jewish synagogue fined after thousands gathered at secret indoor wedding that violated coronavirus restrictions. Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins dead at 93David Dinkins, the first Black mayor of New York City, faced criticism over his response to the 1991 Crown Heights riots.Gov. Cuomo blasts 'deceitful' Satmar weddingNew York governor calls for probe of massive Hasidic wedding in Brooklyn, calling event 'shocking, totally deceitful'.Report: Satmar Hasidim hid massive NYC wedding from public viewAfter one massive Satmar wedding in NY was cancelled, another wedding was held, drawing thousands despite coronavirus restrictions. Buffalo, NY business owners chase out Sheriff, Health DeptBuffalo NY business owners face down officials arriving to enforce Cuomo lockdown orders, chant 'we will not comply' at retreating officers.New York City schools shutting down as virus cases risePublic schools will close on Thursday as the city's cases continue to increase. Watch: Hikind spoofs Cuomo's handling of pandemic in new 'book'Former New York Assemblyman publishes new book spoofing Gov. Cuomo’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic...but what's in it? Jews For Trump convoy attacked on its way through New YorkAround a thousand vehicles made their way through NY, with many attacked by eggs, rocks, and pepper spray. Several pro-Trump rallies planned in NY Orthodox communitiesAt one event in Brooklyn’s Marine Park, Boris Epshteyn, an Trump campaign advisor, will be speaking alongside former assemblyman Dov Hikind. De Blasio 'regrets' criticism of hasidic funeralNew York mayor says he did not handle response to large Brooklyn funeral in early days of coronavirus pandemic as well as he should have. Mayer Rispler, Satmar leader who called for following health rules, dies of COVID-19 at 70Mayer Rispler, 70, a leader in the Satmar Hasidic movement who called on members to follow health rules, dead at 70 after being infected. New York Rabbi Elie Abadie moves to DubaiLeading New York rabbi returns to the Middle East. 'I feel like I’m coming home to my roots.' Journalist's father expresses 'horror and disgust' at attacksYitzchok Kornbluh, father of journalist who alerted police of prayer gathering: His agenda was to alert authorities, prevent further deaths. Del Bigtree interviews Rabbi Yitzchak David Smith on NY lockdownFor second time in 18 months, Jewish Orthodox community in NY has been locked down, causing heated protests in streets. De Blasio: Police response to ‘disgusting’ assault of Orthodox journalist ‘will be fixed’New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he is unsatisfied with police response to assault on Orthodox reporter covering Brooklyn protest.Brooklyn: Anti-lockdown mob beats fellow hasidic JewProtesters call Jewish man filming protest a "snitch," beat him and leave him in critical condition during protest against NY restrictions. ‘What does this grim picture remind you of?’ Trump asks of crackdown on Jewish gatheringsUS President retweets video of police breaking up Sukkot holiday gathering in New York, implies connection with past anti-Semitic regimes.New York Rabbi begs President Trump to help Jewish CommunityBrooklyn Rabbi Hillel Handler speaks out against Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio; Calls Governor 'mass murderer'. Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn protest against COVID crackdownProtesters torch masks in Borough Park demonstration against New York's crackdown on neighborhoods with high coronavirus rates. Here's what New Yorkers think about Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis2020 election correspondent Lawrence Jones asks New Yorkers what they think.Cuomo lays out closure plan for COVID-19 hot spotsNew "Cluster Action Initiative" is a three-tiered system which categorizes locations as either Red, Orange, or Yellow. |
