New York

NY woman filmed blasting Jewish community denies rant was racist

Shauntaye King, who last week berated Yossi Wolfe over his Jewish identity during a subway ride, denies anti-Jewish rant was bigoted.

Sneak peek: Times Square to hold largest Israeli block party

Historic celebrations for Israel's 70th anniversary to take place in Manhattan next Sunday.

Monsey man accidentally runs over, kills daughter

Hassidic community in Monsey devastated after toddler killed in tragic accident in front of family's home.

Beacon school receives death threat

NY public school which held moment of silence for terrorists killed on Gaza border receives death threat in response.

NY hospital fires back at Hasidic group after allegations of ban

After Hasidic group claims it was singled out for ban by major NYC hospital, officials say claim is 'an outright falsehood'.

NY hedge fund manager pleads guilty in massive fraud scandal

Hedge fund manager Murray Huberfeld pleads guilty in massive bribery scandal that reached all the way to NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Rabbinic org: Beacon School 'abandoned educational mission'

Coalition for Jewish Values hits NY public school that mandated 'moment of silence' for dead Gaza rioters. 'The school strengthened terror.'

NY parents win suit - to evict 30-year-old son

Parents of unemployed 30-year-old son win court bid to evict son from their home.

Security threat to 70th anniversary celebrations in New York

Security officials at NY Israeli consulate in forbids Foreign Ministry representatives to participate in celebration for fear of attack.

NYC public school observes 'moment of silence' for Gaza rioters

Public high school draws criticism after asking students to pay tribute to Gaza rioters killed attempting to infiltrate into Israel.

Betsy DeVos under fire for choice of schools to visit

US Sec of State Betsy visits 2 Orthodox schools and no public ones in New York City trip.

New York Governor postpones trip to Israel

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo cites violence on Israel’s northern and southern borders in postponing planned Israel trip.

NY Governor Cuomo plans solidarity mission to Israel

Following Iranian attack on Israel, NY Gov. Cuomo announces plans for 'solidarity and support' mission to Israel. 'We support Israel 100%.'

Boy, 14, attacked outside yeshiva in New York

Teen attacked outside yeshiva in Queens.

'Never again is now! Time to hold Iran deal backers accountable'

Republican nominee eyeing Senate seat once held by Hillary Clinton slams Iran nuke deal during Jerusalem visit. 'Never again is now!'

Yeshiva student assaulted in Crown Heights

Orthodox Jew from Chabad-Lubavitch movement assaulted in Crown Heights, following 2 similar attacks in area in recent weeks.

Families of 9/11 victims win billions in suit against Iran

Landmark ruling awards billions of dollars to relatives of 9/11 victims over Iranian aid to 9/11 plot.

Thousands gather at Mets’ ballpark — for Jewish learning

Orthodox Union holds second annual 'Torah New York' in Mets Stadium in Queens.

Israeli Consulate in NY briefly under lockdown

State of emergency briefly declared at Israeli Consulate in New York after a suspect aroused the suspicions of security personnel.

No hate crime indicated in Manhattan stabbing of Jewish man

Stabber charged with attempted murder, assault and weapon possession - but not with bias or hate crime.

Orthodox Jewish man critically wounded in Manhattan stabbing

28-year-old Orthodox Jewish man in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times by FedEx employee in Manhattan.

Anti-Semitic firefighter assigned to Borough Park?

Locals up in arms after NYC firefighter and son of ex-fire commissioner assigned to predominantly Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn.

Syracuse U permanently expels fraternity over anti-Semitic video

Fraternity permanently banned over video showing group's oath which included racist, anti-Semitic slurs.

Seneca Nation celebrates Israel's Independence Day

Native American nation in New York celebrates with Israel in recognition of shared 'passion for freedom' and Israel's 'warrior spirit.'

Birthright founder gives middle finger to anti-Israel protesters

Watch: Michael Steinhardt, co-founder and major donor to Birthright Israel, gives silent response to anti-Israel protesters in NY.

Jewish man assaulted in Crown Heights

Three African-Americans punch, kick, Jew walking in Crown Heights.

Judge regrets releasing burglar who killed haredi couple

Judge says he wished he had incarcerated Zakiyyah Steward, who killed engaged Jewish couple in a fiery car crash while driving drunk.

Satmar Rebbe: They think we're like the Taliban

Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum praises New York State Senator for preventing forcing of secular subjects on hasidic schools.

Car crash kills newly engaged haredi couple

Police arrest two drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Students at Quaker school defend teacher who said ‘Heil Hitler!’

Students and alumni at Manhattan school rally behind math teacher fired for jokingly making Nazi salute in class.

Monsey resident mugged after evening prayers

Muggers armed with a gun and knife assault haredi man in Monsey - but are foiled by local volunteers.

Swastikas scratched onto Brooklyn cars

Vandals scratch swastikas onto cars in Brooklyn

Israel's National Library brings 'largest-ever' display to NY

National Library of Israel brings rare, ancient manuscripts to New York University.

Lawsuit: NY principal discriminated against Orthodox therapist

Orthodox Jewish woman employed as occupational therapist at NYC school claims she was discriminated against by principal.

Hikind praises Facebook after Israel added as background option

NY assemblyman thanks Facebook for taking action after discovery that 'Palestine', but not Israel, listed for background profile options.

Meet the haredi rabbi leading the fight against child abuse

Rabbi Yakov Horowitz, founder of Monsey-based Darchei Noam Yeshiva, visits Israel to promote awareness of child abuse.

New York to hold statewide primary on Rosh Hashanah?

State legislator pushes to delay vote by two days so it doesn't conflict with Jewish holiday.

Fire at Trump Tower

Reports of fire at Manhattan skyscraper and residence of President Trump and his family.

Ancient art seized from philanthropist Michael Steinhardt

Authorities seize ancient art from home, office of philanthropist Michael Steinhardt.

Millionaire socialite accused of anti-Semitic assault in NYC

Jacqueline Cooke, daughter of late owner of Washington Redskins, reportedly smashed glass purse on man's face, told him to 'hurry up, Jew.'

Fire breaks out at Clintons' New York home

Fire breaks out at Westchester home of Bill and Hillary Clinton. No injuries reported.

Father of children killed in Brooklyn house fire told of tragedy

The father of the family killed in Brooklyn house fire has been informed of the disaster.

Fire Department confirms Hanukkah menorah behind Brooklyn fire

Investigators confirm suspicions that Hanukkah menorah, left unattended overnight, was cause of tragic fire that killed 4 in Brooklyn.

Thousands mourn at Brooklyn house fire victims' funeral

Remains of the four members of the Azan family killed Monday to be flown for burial in Israel.

Tragedy in Brooklyn: 4 killed in house fire

4 killed, 10 injured when Brooklyn home goes up in flames.

Manhattan bombing suspect charged with supporting terrorism

Failed suicide bomber who injured 3 during rush hour attack also charged with making terrorist threats,

Developer sentenced in scam to build Hasidic Catskills village

Prominent Jewish real estate developer sentenced for registering fake voters to get politicians favorable to project elected.

Terror in NY:

Attempted suicide bombing on Manhattan subway

Police report explosion near Times Square, trains evacuated. Possible ISIS-inspired suicide bomber in custody.

Manhattan hotel sued for 'starving' Bat Mitzvah guests

Hotel serves some food while still frozen, some courses not served at all, leaving guests hungry during Bat Mitzvah celebration.

Synagogue, bookstore, meet about controversial book

New York bookstore, synagogue, discuss anti-Israel children's book 'P is for Palestine,' Book Culture regrets 'misunderstanding content.'

Elderly Jew attacked in sheltered housing

Alan Califano poses as visitor and enters Jewish sheltered housing facility in New York City to rob and attack Jews. Arrested by police.

Jewish activists hold events supporting Kurdistan's independence

Jewish activists for independent Kurdistan promote cause in NY, Jerusalem.

Linda Sarsour highlights her anti-Zionism at anti-Semitism event

University panel discussion on anti-Semitism dominated by anti-Israel rhetoric, attacks on 'Jewish media', criticism of Jewish community.

This Harlem public school teaches Hebrew

Watch: Schoolchildren in non-Jewish Harlem public school learn, sing songs in Hebrew.

Watch: NYPD nabs anti-Semite for harassing Jews

Suspect spit on Jewish passerby, said 'all you Jews must die'.

NY Jewish school evacuated following bomb threat

Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School evacuates following bomb threat.

Watch: Horror as school bus smashed in NY terror attack

Bystander at scene of yesterday's deadly terror attack in Manhattan calls cops to help save children trapped in badly damaged school bus.

'A cowardly act of terror'

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says attack on Manhattan's west side being treated as terrorism.

8 dead in ramming attack in Manhattan

Driver rams people from his vehicle in lower Manhattan, killing 8 before being caught. Driver reportedly shouted 'Alahu Akbar!'

Danon: Israel will always stand with America

Israel's Ambassador to the UN expresses condolences following the terror attack in New York.