New York

Tragedy in New York:

Hassidic man killed on way home from wedding

Rabbi Mordechai Zafir was traveling home with his son on Route 17 in Orange County, NY, when another car collided with him head-on, killing him and seriously injuring his son.

Global landmarks turn orange to honor Bibas family

Countries around the world pay respects to Shiri Bibas and her sons, Kfir and Ariel, by illuminating buildings in orange.

500 Days in Hell:

Thousands rally with hostage families in Central Park

Thousands rally with hostage family members and captivity survivors in Central Park, demanding immediate action: “Phase 2 of the deal must move forward — we cannot leave anyone behind.”

Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie found guilty of attempted murder

Hadi Matar, the man responsible for the 2022 stabbing that left novelist Salman Rushdie partially blinded, convicted of attempted murder. He faces a maximum prison term of 25 years.

Oregon man pleads guilty to bomb threats to Jewish hospitals

Oregon man admits in federal court to making bomb threats targeting Jewish hospitals in Queens and Long Island.

Boro Park:

Anti-Israel protesters violently attack Jews in NY

Anti-Israel protest erupts into mayhem in Boro Park, one of New York’s Jewish strongholds.

Battle over core studies:

NY Ministry of Education demands closing 3 haredi institutions

Order demands institutions notify students' parents within seven days to transfer their children to schools that meet core curriculum requirements.

NYPD investigating hate crime

Jewish girl assaulted in Williamsburg

New York City Police Department searching for an individual who assaulted a Jewish girl in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The incident is being investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force.

New York:

Man charged with hate crime after attacking Jews in Crown Heights

47-year-old man charged with a hate crime after attacking Jewish men with cutting shears in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood on Shabbat.

Hebrew Union College moves to Upper West Side

Following sale of Greenwich Village building, Hebrew Union College’s New York campus will relocate to the Upper West Side.

Jury to hear case against Salman Rushdie's accused stabber

Prosecutors to present their case against Hadi Matar, accused of attacking author Salman Rushdie in 2022. Matar also faces a separate charge of supporting Hezbollah.

Times Square video highlights Bibas family's suffering

Video ad featured in Times Square features Kfir and Ariel Bibas with their mother, demands: 'Hamas, where are the Bibas babies?'

Man who fired shotgun outside Albany synagogue pleads guilty

New York man pleads guilty to a hate crime after firing a shotgun outside an Albany synagogue in December of 2023.

'Yad Vashem Way' inaugurated in New York

"Yad Vashem Way" named at 67th Street and 3rd Avenue, in a move marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

Herzog thanks Trump and Witkoff

'I wish you great success in bringing peace and stability'

Speaking at inauguration of "The Altneu" synagogue in New York, President Herzog comments on latest developments on the hostages: With God's help, we will soon hear—this week—about six more hostages returning home. I commend all those involved in reaching today's agreement.

In runup to Trump's inauguration:

Yesha Council displays greeting in Times Square

Despite the bitter cold, dozens of Jewish students and youngsters came to Times Square last night to express support for the initiative and wore "Trump" hats.

New York:

Hundreds hail 'Palestinian resistance' at rally in Times Square

Hundreds chant anti-Israel slogans at a rally in Times Square held to mark the ceasefire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas.

Arkia announces direct flight route between Israel and New York

Arkia announces new flight route between Tel Aviv and New York, with three weekly flights in each direction.

Trump given 'unconditional discharge' in hush money case

New York judge sentences US President-elect to an “unconditional discharge” in his hush money case, meaning he will not face further penalties.

Hillel pres.:

'Environment at Sarah Lawrence among the worst we’ve seen'

Dept. of Education opens Title VI antisemitism investigation at Sarah Lawrence College, where Hillel alleged atmosphere of intimidation.

Anti-Israel protesters in NY:

'We don’t want no Zionists here'

Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators gather outside NYU Tisch Hospital, demand release of Gaza doctor arrested by IDF over Hamas ties, while chanting slogans against Israel and holding signs with anti-Israel messages.

At least 13 shot at Queens nightclub

Police investigating mass shooting at Amazura in Queens, New York; unconfirmed reports say two shooters were involved.

NYPD:

Taxi crashed into pedestrians due to driver's medical emergency

Authorities confirm that the driver of a taxi cab, which jumped a curb and struck six pedestrians in New York City's Herald Square on Christmas Day, was experiencing a medical emergency at the time.

New York:

Taxi cab hits pedestrians in Herald Square, injuring six

Six injured as taxi cab strikes group of pedestrians in one of New York City's busiest tourist destinations. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.

Suspect in murder of health insurance executive pleads not guilty

Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York, pleads not guilty to state charges, including "terrorist" murder.

New York:

Suspect arrested in burning of woman on subway

NYPD arrests "person of interest" following the incident in which a woman was set on fire and burned to death on a subway train in Brooklyn.

Arizona man indicted for antisemitic threats against New Yorkers

Donovan Hall, 34, of Mesa, indicted for making threatening phone calls laced with antisemitic language and sending text messages featuring violent imagery to multiple victims.

Suspect in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO indicted

Prosecutors announce that Luigi Mangione has been charged with murder as an act of terrorism in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Mysterious drones:

Feds send UAV detection systems to New York

New York Governor Hochul announces that the federal government is providing detection systems to her state as public uproar over the mystery of the drones that have been seen in multiple states deepens.

Jewish man stabbed in the neck in Crown Heights

Jewish man stabbed in neck in Crown Heights, rushed by Hatzolah to Kings County Hospital. Police conducting search for attacker.

Over a thousand rally in New York, demanding action for hostages

Adi Alexander, father of Edan Alexander, urges US President Biden, President-elect Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'This is a moment for courage, collaboration, and decisive action.'

Consul General Ofir Akunis:

Hoping for a change of atmosphere on US campuses

Consul General of Israel in NY, Ofir Akunis, speaks with Arutz Sheva during his visit to Israel. "Many in the US are wrong in their basic attitude to the state of Israel and to the truth"

New York: Jewish public servant to head NYPD

Jessica Tisch, Jewish public servant, appointed as commissioner of NYPD. She is the second woman ever appointed to the position.

NY library reveals a lost world of Yiddish music

How the NY Public Library acquired a ‘treasure trove’ of Jewish and Yiddish music.

Jewish Federation director:

'Rochester is being used as a testing ground'

‘Wanted’ posters at U of Rochester target Hillel director, Netanyahu’s brother and others with ‘ties’ to Israel.

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Singers Avraham Fried and Aviv Gefen visit the Rebbe's Ohel

Israeli singer Aviv Gefen visited grave of the late Lubavitcher Rebbe in New York, together with his friend, singer Avraham Fried and businessman and social activist, Davidi Crombie.

Former IDF soldier elected to NY State Assembly

Daniel Norber, a dual US-Israeli citizen who served in the IDF Military Police, was elected to represent Northern Hempstead in the New York State Assembly.

New York man charged with attempt to provide support to ISIS

Syed Aman from Nassau County charged in federal court in Brooklyn with attempting to provide material support to ISIS, a day after being arrested as he tried to board a flight to Doha, from where he intended to reach Syria and join ISIS.

Six yarmulke wearing Jews elected to the NY State legislature.

A record number of six observant, yarmulke wearing Jews, were elected to the New York State legislature.

Pro-Israel Rep. Ritchie Torres wins reelection

Democrat Ritchie Torres wins more than 77% of the votes, defeating Republican Gonzalo Duran and independent Jose Vega.

NYPD to probe attack on pro-Israel activist in Manhattan

NYPD Hate Crime Task Force investigating assault of prominent Israel advocate Todd Richman, who was attacked while carrying an Israeli flag during a pro-Palestinian Arab demonstration on the anniversary of October 7.

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Pro-Israel activist attacked by anti-Israel protesters

Todd Richman, co-founder of Democratic Majority of Israel, attacked and beaten by pro-Hamas protesters in Manhattan as he walks down the street holding an Israeli flag.

Mike LiPetri - The New Face of New York Politics

Mike LiPetri is indeed the new face of New York Politics. He has a very bright future.

Israel's 2025 ETA-IL Travel Authorization: Complete Overview

Israel is introducing a new travel authorization program in 2025, called the ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization for Israel). This initiative simplifies travel for visitors from visa-exempt countries. Instead of dealing with embassy visits or paperwork, travelers can easily apply online for authorization before their trip, streamlining entry into the country.

Without media statement

Netanyahu departs for the UN

The Prime Minister and his wife take off for New York, where the Prime Minister will address the UN General Assembly.

In plea deal:

Man pleads guilty to planning to attack NYC synagogue in 2022

Manhattan District Attorney reaches agreement with Christopher Brown, 23, to plead guilty to possessing a firearm as part of a planned terror attack on the New York Jewish community

New York:

Jewish barber stabbed with his own scissors after Gaza argument

Muslim man goes on tirade about Gaza in Jewish-owned barbershop, grabs the barber's scissors and stabs him while yelling about killing the Jewish man.

Multi-vehicle accidents in NY: understanding liability and fault

The following steps help ensure that victims of car accidents in New York obtain the compensation they deserve, covering both immediate and long-term needs.

Kiryas Joel:

Businessman loses a quarter billion Dollars at Rebbe's request

In an attempt to lower housing prices in Kiryas Joel, a local Satmar businessman who is building 2,000 apartments in the area, announced cutting prices of apartments to half the market price.

Oregon man charged following bomb threats against NY hospitals

Man charged with making antisemitic bomb threats against Jewish hospitals in New York could face up to 155 years in prison.

Imam calls on Allah to 'destroy the Zionist Jews' at NY mosque

Islamic Center of Rockland County apologizes after video emerges of guest imam's sermon supporting Hamas and calling for death of Jews sparks controversy.

Brooklyn:

Young haredi man stabbed near Chabad headquarters

Young haredi man stabbed in Crown Heights, within 100 feet of the Chabad Headquarters, in what is being probed as a hate crime.

Popular kosher restaurant in Times Square closes permanently

Following bankruptcy filing, Patis Bakery closes two locations, including near Times Square.

Judge agrees to delay Trump sentencing in hush money trial

Following request from Trump's lawyers, New York judge rules the former President will not be sentenced on his business fraud conviction until September.

'Wake up before it's too late'

Consul General Akunis warns of 'radical Muslim occupation'

Israel’s Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, warns in interview with The New York Post that the city is in danger of falling under “radical Muslim occupation”: Your September 11th is our October 7th.

'A victory for moderate politics':

Lapid congratulates candidate who ousted Jamaal Bowman

Opposition leader congratulates George Latimer, who won the Democratic primary in New York and defeated Israel critic Jamaal Bowman.

Israel critic Jamaal Bowman loses New York primary

New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman projected to lose his Democratic primary to George Latimer, in a defeat for "The Squad".

Jamaal Bowman apologizes for calling Hamas rapes 'lies'

Squad member facing tough primary challenge says he accepts UN findings that Hamas terrorists committed rape on October 7 after previously calling the rape accusations 'propoganda.'

'Zionist piece of s**t'

Anti-Israel activist harasses Quentin Tarantino in New York

Anti-Israel activist “Crackhead Barney”, who previously attacked Alec Baldwin, harasses film director Quentin Tarantino, who is married to Israeli singer Daniella Pick.

NY supports Israel

New York Governor opens Israel Day Parade

New York Governor, Kathy Hochul, opens Israel Day Parade and says that she is, "Incredibly proud to be the Governor of a state that is home of the largest Jewish population outside of Israel.'