New York

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.

Tragedy in New York:

Six-year-old struck and killed by school bus in Kiryas Joel

A New York State Police investigation has determined that the incident on Sunday was an accident.

Republican Jewish coalition bans George Santos over false claims

Incoming GOP rep. denounced by group over false claims on his resume and misrepresenting Jewish ancestry.

George Santos maintains Jewish heritage claim

Republican congressman-elect says he identifies as 'Jew-ish,' not 'Jewish' after being caught lying about grandparents surviving Holocaust.

Storm of the century?

Watch: Arctic storm leaves buildings covered in icicles

A deadly blizzard has paralysed large parts of Eastern and Midwestern US, trapping motorists in their cars and knocking out electricity.

Winter storm leaves at least 25 dead in Buffalo area

Historic storm hammers western New York with record snowfall for over 24 hours, leading to dangerous conditions, including deaths.

New York:

Admor Pinto Lights Hannukah Candles Amid Thousands of Onlookers

Masses gathered for a festive candlelighting ceremony in the Beit Yisrael synagogue in New York.

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Congressman-elect lied about having Nazi refugee grandparents

New York Republican elected to the House in November accused of fabricating resume and also lying about having Nazi refugee grandparents.

Federal lawsuit:

Jews say NY town discriminated by blocking building permits

Owners of land in Forestburgh accuse town of not letting them build housing due to their religion, launch federal lawsuit.

Neo-Nazi arrested in NY had ghost gun and bulletproof vest

Man with history of support for right-wing extremists arrested by police during routine traffic stop wearing body armor and carrying gun.

New York:

Gov Hochul unveils Hate Prevention Unit to tackle antisemitism

New agency will address increase of antisemitism and other hate crimes in New York through multi-pronged approach.

145% increase in antisemitic hate crimes in New York in November

Anti-Jewish incidents make up up 60% of all hate crimes in New York City in month of November.

Bus crashes into Monsey, NY house, 21 people sent to hospital

School bus in Rockland County hits cars and then crashes into house, with trapped passengers rescued and taken to hospital.

NY yeshiva education reform activist launches news organization

Yeshiva education reform activist launching independent haredi news organization.

NY Governor signs two anti-hate crime bills

The bills come days after two men were arrested in connection with alleged threat to attack synagogues in New York City.

How a Jewish group helped foil planned synagogue shooting

Suspects who wanted to "shoot up a synagogue" were arrested thanks in part to a tip from the Community Security Initiative.

Threat to NYC Jewish community foiled

NYPD commissioner says threat to Jewish community has been foiled.

Governor's Race

Kathy Hochul defeats Republican Lee Zeldin in New York

Kathy Hochul reelected as NY governor, heading off challenge from Jewish Republican Lee Zeldin

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Republican Lee Zeldin takes the lead in New York governor's race

New poll shows Zeldin taking small lead over New York Governor Kathy Hochul, one week before midterm elections.

Albany, NY:

University searching for man who posted antisemitic stickers

Campus police looking for individual caught on surveillance footage posting antisemitic sticker on sign in front of residence hall.

Biden calls Hasidic rebbe, offers 'open door' ahead of midterms

President urges Hasidic rebbe to endorse first openly gay New York congressman in tight congressional race.

Disobeying the law to protect synagogues

A number of Orthodox Jews in New York are defying orders of Gov. Kathy Hochul on concealed carry to prevent attacks on their synagogues.

Poll:

Hochul's lead over Zeldin down to just 4 percent

Quinnipiac University poll finds Democratic New York Governor’s lead has narrowed to just 4 percentage points over Republican Lee Zeldin.

New York:

Hochul blasted for photo with donor who called Jews 'satanic'

Gov. Hochul poses with activist and Dem donor who shared antisemitic and Holocaust denial content on social media.

New York Governor's Race

New poll shows Lee Zeldin in statistical dead-heat with Hochul

Republican challenger Lee Zeldin gains on Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul in latest poll, pulling into statistical dead-heat.

Jewish gun club sues Hochul over concealed weapons in synagogues

Group of Jewish gun owners file lawsuit against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s gun laws, saying they infringe on religious freedom, right to bear arms.

Nonprofit holds high hopes for White House summit on hunger

After feeding New York’s Jewish poor, a nonprofit will head to White House food summit.

NY attorney general sues Donald Trump and his company

Three year investigation by Letitia James results in lawsuit in New York state court against Trump for business fraud.

Lapid at gala in New York:

'Israel is stronger than all of our enemies'

Prime Minister Yair Lapid speaks at Friends of the Israel Defense Forces gala: The US has stood by our side from the very beginning.

Woman arrested after harassing Jewish man in Brooklyn

After failing to proselytize him, woman harasses Orthodox Jewish man in Boro Park, New York.

Lapid to attend UN General Assembly in New York, meet Erdogan

Prime Minister Lapid will take off on Monday night for a diplomatic visit to New York. An INN reporter will accompany Lapid's entourage.

Jerusalem mayor praises city as world-class high tech hub

Mayor Moshe Lion tells NYC tech conference that Jerusalem has become a leader in innovative tech and modern infrastructure.