News for New York New Yorkers with Sephardic roots say Spain is breaking its promise of citizenshipWith thousands of applications rejected and more placed on hold, some New Yorkers with Sephardic roots accuse Spain of breaking its promise. Survey shows NY Jews suffered less than other populationsSurvey: Jewish New Yorkers’ employment, mental health suffered during pandemic. Asaf Zamir begins term as Consul General of Israel in New YorkFormer Tourism Minister will represent the State of Israel in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Delaware. Albany Jewish center evacuated following bomb threat hoaxAlbany Jewish Community Center was also targeted with bomb threat hoaxes in 2017 and 2020. NY governor announces $25m for increased security at nonprofitsSpeaking at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, Governor Hochul announces that $25 million will go toward protecting nonprofits from hate crimes. New Yorkers rally in support of Australians: 'Save Australia'New Yorkers march to Australian consulate in protest of restrictions on citizenry in Australia and NYC. 'I respect health officials, but we won't back new restrictions'Israeli Prime Minister pushes back on criticism from Health Minister, amid spat with ministry officials over demands for new restrictions. New York could potentially replace unvaccinated hospital staffNew York Gov. Hochul: State 'will be replacing people' who won't vaccinate against coronavirus, has a 'plan' which will soon be announced. Brazil's president forced to dine on NYC street over vax mandate'I have natural immunity, why do I need vaccine?' Bolsonaro and de Blasio spar over vaccine mandate during president's visit for UN speech. Huntington latest NY town to adopt IHRA definition of anti-SemitismLong Island town joins other local municipalities in adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism. NYC cop arrested for vandalizing Jewish camp on Rosh HashanahSuspect faces two counts of burglary and two counts of criminal mischief. NYPD probe anti-Semitic assault in Crown Heights'F***ing Jew, I'm going to kill you.' Member of Chabad movement attacked in Brooklyn by man who threatened to murder him. Renowned Detroit bagel shop celebrates 100th anniversaryNew York Bagel now run by fourth generation of Goldsmith family. New York family drowns in ‘Death Trap’ basement apartment during Ira floodingIn the wake of extreme flooding in NYC, tragic details are emerging of families stranded in their homes. The outrages keep coming.We’re supposed to believe abandoned Americans chose to stay. Who would want to trade downtown Kabul for New York anyway? Op-ed. 46 dead after Ida floods northeast USA'Stay off the roads, we're not out of this yet,' NJ Gov. Murphy begs. Senior meteorologist: 'As far as the United States goes, it's gone.' NYC mayor calls flooding 'horrible and tragic' and says city will be there for familiesNew York Governor Kathy Hochul also speaks at press conference, addressing how to improve street level infrastructure against future floods. NYC Hatzalah crew runs 1.2 miles in waist-deep water to aid trapped woman in laborA healthy baby was safely delivered by Hatzalah on a flooded NYC highway in the middle of Wednesday's historic rainfall. At least 24 dead in New York, New Jersey floodsAuthorities say many victims drowned in basement apartments which were flooded by remnants of Hurricane Ida. Watch: Flood waters flow into NYC subway stationsWater gushes into multiple Manhattan subway stations in the wake of Hurricane Ida. 150 sex abuse lawsuits filed against NY Jewish institutions under Child Victims ActSince Child Victims Act of 2019, at least 150 child sex abuse lawsuits filed against Jewish institutions in New York.Search underway off Long Island beach for stolen Torah scrolls and other sacred itemsCrews scramble to search coastline with worry that suspect may have thrown the two Torah scrolls into the Atlantic Ocean.Kathy Hochul sworn in as Governor of New YorkAfter Andrew Cuomo resigns from office, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul becomes first woman to serve as governor of New York. Chabad Lubavitch yeshiva deans: Don't send students to New YorkDeans of seven Chabad Lubavitch yeshivas in Israel call on parents not to send their sons to Crown Heights for upcoming holiday season. US Census: Haredi areas among fastest-growing in New York, New JerseyOrthodox areas are among the fastest growing in New York and New Jersey, census data shows. Swastika graffiti found on playground in village north of NYCVolunteer trash cleaning crew found anti-Semitic graffiti on slide in popular playground in Ossining, NY, prompting police investigation. Watch: New Yorkers party, comedians slam Cuomo on his way outNew Yorkers partied in the streets to celebrate the resignation Cuomo as even CNN paid notice. Brooklyn: Missing seven-year-old Jewish boy locatedPolice in Brooklyn find seven-year-old Yosef Shapiro after several hours of searching for him. The Jewish history of Gold’s HorseradishFor four generations, this Jewish family owned a horseradish business. In the 1950s, they won the chance of a lifetime. Governor Cuomo accuser files criminal complaintSupport for the embattled governor is slipping, with 70% of New Yorkers saying he should step down. Democratic lawmakers: Cuomo should resign or be impeachedThree New York Democratic lawmakers say Governor Andrew Cuomo must face impeachment if he does not resign. 'The ghosts of Manhattan': This bot shows where synagogues used to beA 20-year-old college student in Texas is mapping every Manhattan address that used to be a synagogue. New documentary tackles debate over secular education in New York City yeshivasDocumentary film focuses on hot-button issue of secular education mandates for yeshivas in New York City. Biden on Cuomo: I think he should resignUS President calls on New York Governor to step down after investigation finds he harassed multiple women. Chabad emissaries receive $2,000 while airborneChabad passengers on a flight to New York donated a massive sum for Chabad chapters - while still in the air. Hate crime: NY Jewish man attacked walking home from synagogueThree men charged with hate crime after man in Catskills village has shtreimel ripped from head and is pelted with anti-Semitic slurs. Owner of NY supermarket has response to Ben & Jerry'sOwner of supermarket chain in New York reduces the sale of Ben & Jerry's ice cream by 70% in response to its boycott of Israel. Windows of Brooklyn Jewish school smashed with a hammerAssailant captured on video walking up to the Williamsburg school and smashing the windows multiple times. NYC mayoral candidate Eric Adams wishes Jews a meaningful fastEric Adams won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary earlier this month, narrowly defeating Kathryn Garcia.Carbon monoxide leak at NY Jewish boys' camp sickens 23 staffLeak in building housing staff and university students thought to have originated with faulty hot water heater, victims in stable condition. Fireworks thrown at yeshiva students in upstate New YorkA package of fireworks was thrown out of a moving vehicle at the students in the small hamlet of Round Top, New York.Jewish man assaulted, hit with wooden plank in Williamsburg, NY25-year old man was the victim of anti-Semitic threats that escalated into a physical attack; police are still searching for the suspect.Cuomo declares Disaster Emergency on gun violenceNew York governor says 'gun violence is a public health crisis, and we must treat it like one.'NYPD: 69% increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes this yearJews and Asians the victims of the majority of hate crimes in New York according to NYPD. Hate crimes overall up 139%. Bullet hole, bullet fragment found at Brooklyn synagogueBullet hole and bullet fragment found at Flatbush synagogue after Sabbath shooting. NY AG lawsuit ends housing discrimination against Jews in Orange County townNY town and county had prevented Jews from moving into a new development through land use regulations and denying permits to the developer.New York lifts almost all COVID restrictionsGovernor Andrew Cuomo announces end to non-federal COVID restrictions as 70% of New Yorkers are vaccinated. NY woman steals ambulance, leads cops on high speed chase, crashes into Irondequoit BayAfter stealing ambulance in Utica woman leads police on multi-city chase on NY Thruway before toppling off boat launch into body of water. This Jewish group is helping children cope with the pandemicWith kids’ mental health suffering due to pandemic, Jewish experts step up help.NY state senator urges passage of his anti-Semitism billSenator Joseph Griffo says that his legislation would offer additional protections against anti-Semitic attacks. NY Senate candidate calls on Israel, UN to 'finish the job' with HamasKhaled Salem, who is running against Chuck Schumer in 2022, calls on Israel, UN to completely destroy Hamas rockets and tunnels Report: Manhattan DA convenes grand jury in Trump Organization probeManhattan's top prosecutor convenes grand jury to decide whether to indict Trump in connection with probe of Trump Organization.Cuomo orders increased police patrols at Jewish institutionsNew York Governor: We will not tolerate any form of anti-Semitic violence and intimidation. Live: Coast to coast pro-Israel ralliesIAC and other Jewish and pro-Israel organizations are holding protests in wake of Antisemitic attacks and in support of Israel. Watch. Jew brutally beaten in NYC riots: 'I'm thankful to be alive'Last Thursday, a mob attacked Yosef Borgen in the heart of NY, in broad daylight. "I'm going to keep going to pro-Israel rallies," he says. Remorseless: NYC anti-Semitic attacker says 'I'd do it again'Man held on $10,000 bail for brutal attack on Jew tells prison guards he'd do it all over again.Jewish man brutally assaulted by pro-Palestinian mob in NYCDisturbing videos surface of violence by pro-Palestinian mobs in Manhattan. Multiple injuries reported after police fail to restore calm. |
