New York

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Pilot dons tefillin after flight

The pilot of a flight from LA to New York put on tefillin after landing to say goodbye to the passengers.

New York:

Westchester County ends probe of Trump's golf course

District attorney in Westchester County closes two-year probe without filing criminal charges.

New York: College where Zionist was booted to be investigated

Feds to investigate NY college where an assault survivor group booted a Zionist student.

New York to host new Jewish comic convention

A new pop culture convention will celebrate Jewish excellence and ideas in comic books.

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The Celebrate Israel Parade in NY - through the lens of a camera

Chabad-Lubavitch photographer Dov Ber Hechtman documents the Celebrate Israel Parade in NY honoring the State of Israel's 75th birthday.

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Leftist protester harasses Minister Akunis in New York

Protester follows Akunis and shouts at him: You are setting up a dictatorship.

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New York Governor marches in Celebrate Israel Parade

Governor Kathy Hochul: Grateful to march with New York’s Jewish community.

During New York visit:

Minister Chikli greeted with chants of 'shame!' by protesters

Protesters against judicial reform shout at Diaspora Affairs Minister at the entrance to a synagogue in Manhattan.

'Raging antisemitism has fully consumed CUNY'

NY lawmakers and Jewish activists call for end of public funding for CUNY after extreme anti-Israel graduation speech by BDS activist.

Activists demand NY Israel parade ban Israeli cabinet ministers

500 Israeli-Americans sign letter urging Celebrate Israel parade to refuse participation of delegation of ministers from Israeli government.

Judge sets date for Trump's trial in hush money case

New York City judge sets trial date of March 25, 2024, for former President's trial on charges of falsifying business records.

Rabbinical Alliance applauds lawmakers for protecting Israel

Rabbinical Alliance of America applauds Daniel Rosenthal and Nily Rozic for leading charge against pro-BDS legislation in New York.

New York:

2017 Manhattan terrorist given 8 life sentences

Sayfullo Saipov sentenced to life in prison for each victim, a consecutive term of 260 years and two additional concurrent life sentences.

NY auction house latest to cause outrage by selling Nazi items

Brooklyn auction of Nazi memorabilia takes place a week after Christie's auction of high end jewelry connected to Nazi regime.

New York State Assembly member pushes for pro-BDS legislation

Zohran Mamdani’s bill would penalize Jewish charities operating in communities in Judea and Samaria.

Zak Malamed, a Jewish Democrat, aims to unseat George Santos

Zak Malamed is the latest Jewish Democrat running to unseat George Santos.

Jewish NY state senator files to run against Rep. George Santos

Ex-state Senator Anna Kaplan has been a leading voice calling for disgraced Rep. Santos to resign.

This is what an $8 million synagogue renovation looks like

Historic Upper West Side synagogue gets elevator, updated security measures.

Two men who beat Jewish man in NY plead guilty

Two of Joey Borgen’s attackers plead guilty on hate crime charges for 2021 beating.

Three alarm fire rips through Kiryas Joel townhouse complex

No injuries reported as severe fire destroys multi-family townhouse complex in the Hasidic village in New York.

Disappointment for MK May Golan

Prime Minister Netanyahu backs down from the intention to appoint Likud MK as Consul General of Israel in New York.

Israeli Minister in NYC:

'We must act against antisemitism everywhere'

Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer participates in Holocaust Remembrance Day event hosted by Manhattan Jewish Experience.

New York:

One dead after parking garage collapses in Lower Manhattan

At least five people injured, multiple people trapped after parking garage collapses in Lower Manhattan.

Police at March of the Living:

‘The inhumanity of it all was a horrible feeling’

Officers from the Port Authority of NY/NJ and NJ State Police visit Auschwitz marking Israel’s Holocaust Memorial Day.

It's official:

George Santos announces 2024 reelection campaign

The Republican lawmaker has come under fire for lying about his resume, education and family background and is under investigation.

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Trump answers questions in New York fraud lawsuit

Former President meets New York’s attorney general in connection with lawsuit over his company’s business practices.

New York:

Teens wanted in connection with antisemitic attacks in Queens

Group of teens wanted for series of antisemitic attacks during Passover, including rock-throwing and shouting antisemitic remarks.

Drama in the US:

Trump indicted by Manhattan grand jury

The indictment marks the first time a President has been charged in a criminal matter.

Jewish leaders slam NY state ad accusing Jews of spreading polio

Jewish community appalled after state sends truck with message 'Polio is Spreading in Israel. Get Immunized Now' around Long Island.

NY Jewish man honoured for saving passenger on flight to Florida

Hatzoloh of Rockland volunteer EMT receives award for heroism after saving life of passenger who had collapsed in the plane's aisle.

GOP rep's measure would protect yeshivas from state interference

Rockland Country Rep. Mike Lawler's amendment to Parents Bill of Rights would prevent NY from imposing its requirements on private schools.

Jewish leaders call for more NY state funds for yeshivas

Agudath Israel urges 2023 budget to include increased money for security grants for private schools.

Syracuse area vandalized with numerous antisemitic messages

Local and state law enforcement investigating after village of Skaneateles covered in antisemitic graffiti.

New York:

Security tightened ahead of possible Trump indictment

Trump said over the weekend that he expects to be "arrested" on Tuesday and urged supporters to "Protest, take our nation back!".

NYS Assemblyman:

'Illegal for car wash operators to overcharge Jewish customers'

Assemblyman Eichenstein warns car wash operators ahead of Passover: Charging more for your services before Pesach is blatant discrimination.

'Jewish Louis Vuitton”

Israeli artist David Roytman opens NY gallery

Roytman’s abstract artwork attracts international acclaim for his innovative use of assault weapons to blast paint onto canvas.

NY reps. call for establishment of Abraham Accords special envoy

State Department envoy would work with regional and US stakeholders to expand Abraham Accords.

NY lawmaker calls for increased funding for Jewish schools

State Committee on Education chair Michael Benedetto urges more money for day schools, especially for science, technology and math.

NY Senator Julia Salazar blasted for mocking Jewish man’s face

State senator, who previously claimed to be Jewish, tweets offensive close-up of Jewish man's face after he criticizes her voting record.

Elite NYC school under fire for entrance exam on Passover

Breaking with tradition, elite NYC school adds a second entrance exam date to accommodate Jewish families.

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CTeen Concert and Jewish Pride at Times Square

Jewish teens gather at Times Square in New York City in an uplifting display of Jewish pride and unity.

NY state investigating CUNY law school over BDS support

Pro-Israel group alleges that faculty council BDS resolution in direct contravention of New York human rights law.

NYPD warns of ‘National Day of Hate’ planned by neo-Nazi groups

Antisemitic rallies set to take place across the United States on Friday, with NYPD warning of events in NYC and Chicago.

US patron of Israeli archaeology targeted by NY authorities

Shelby White, widow of Wall Street legend and patron of Jewish museums, is the latest target of NY's antiquities trafficking unit.

12 Chabad youth visiting Rebbe's grave in serious car accident

Boys taken by helicopter to hospital, one critically injured, after van rolls into deep ditch on way home from visiting Rebbe’s grave in NY.

'Violins of Hope'

New York exhibit marks 78th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

Three dozen violins which survived the Holocaust put on display for New York exhibition marking anniversary of Auschwitz liberation.

A First: Hasidic woman joins New York State Supreme Court

Judge Rachel Freier tapped to serve on New York State's supreme court.

Boy rescued from frozen NY lake by Jewish emergency services

After youth falls into icy Lake Suzanne, passersby along with Hatzolah and Chaverim spring into action saving his life.

Preliminary report released on NY crash that killed two Jews

NTSB's initial findings do not point to specific cause, but shed some more light on the moments leading up to the fatal accident.

Extremist group targets Rochester area with antisemitic flyers

Notorious white supremacist organization continues nationwide hate campaign, dropping flyers in New York town.

New York geography exam blasted for anti-Israel map questions

Regents exam draws outrage for out of context maps of Israel requiring students to provide anti-Israel answers for correct response.

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George Santos once praised Hitler on Facebook

Embattled New York congressman who lied about having Jewish heritage reportedly joked about killing Jews, praised Hitler on Facebook.

New York:

2017 Manhattan terrorist found guilty

Islamic extremist who killed eight people in 2017 truck rampage convicted of federal crimes and could face the death penalty.

Jewish man on NY flight to Florida saves woman’s life

Williamsburg Hatzolah member's quick thinking saves life of distressed passenger onboard flight to Ft. Lauderale.

NY judge throws out Trump motion to dismiss $250M lawsuit

Judge rules that lawsuit brought by NY AG against Trump family for financial fraud will proceed.

Ex-Trump Org CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months in jail

Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg sentenced to five months in prison after plea deal in which he testified against former employer.

NY prosecutors:

New Year's Eve attacker motivated by US support for Israel

Man who attacked officers near Times Square traveled to New York to "carry out Jihad", say prosecutors.

New York:

Suspect in New Year's Eve attack charged

The suspect, 19-year-old Trevor Bickford, to be charged with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of attempted assault.

New York:

District attorney to investigate congressman-elect George Santos

Republican politician under fire for lying about numerous issues including his Jewish heritage.

NY Congressman-elect probed after fabricating his resume

New York Congressman-elect George Santos has also come under fire for falsely claiming he has Jewish heritage.