New York

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.

Report:

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

Poll:

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.

New York:

Outrage at proposal to force yeshivas to teach public curriculum

Jewish leaders protest measure that would force Orthodox schools to provide education equivalent to that of a public school.

Winner of NY-Israel Smart Energy Innovation Challenge announced

Energy storage and EV power boosting company ZOOZ wins $1 million contest that brings together Israel and New York.

Poll:

Hochul holds commanding lead over Zeldin

Poll finds that Democrat Kathy Hochul holds lead of 15 percentage points over Lee Zeldin in race for New York Governor.

Hochul sounds alarm on polio, declares emergency in NYC

New York governor announces emergency measures after polio found in Long Island wastewater.

NY driver going wrong way nearly hit Hatzolah volunteer

Fatal accident that killed Jewish man from Williamsburg nearly also caused crash with Hatzolah member who was with wife and newborn baby.

New York Gubernatorial Race:

Republican Lee Zeldin trailing Hochul by just 4 points

New poll shows Republican congressman Lee Zeldin closing in on incumbent New York governor, trailing by just 4 points.

NYPD increases patrols in Williamsburg amid rise in antisemitism

As anti-Jewish attacks surge in neighborhood, police announce increased presence in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Dem group blasted for mocking names of Jewish NY politicians

Liberal group accused of antisemitism for tweet which singled out Jewish politicians and made fun of their last names.

Jewish group praises pro-Israel wins in NY Dem primaries

American Jewish Congress hails victories of pro-Israel candidates, which ensures NY delegation will remain pro-Israel.

Fmr. Gov. Huckabee meets with NY Jewish community leaders

Former Governor Mike Huckabee met with Jewish community leaders at a special event hosted by the Israel Heritage Foundation.

Ramah Day Camp:

'Joyful Judaism' and love to Israel

We spoke with the Dir. of the Ramah Day Camp about the challenges and opportunities in a camp led together by Israelis and Americans

Fire damages long defunct famed Catskills hotel

Fire destroys building that was part of the once popular Grossinger’s resort, which closed in 1986.

Pompeo to Biden:

'Deny Iranian President a visa to enter the US'

Former Secretary of State: Biden allowing Iranians to come to New York City while actively engaged in efforts to kill Americans.

NY governor bans toy guns as part of effort to reduce crime

New law will make toy guns that look realistic illegal in New York.

73-yr-old who defended Salman Rushdie on stage reveals injuries

Moderator speaks of painful eye injury received defending Salman Rushdie and how he hopes to one day reschedule interview in defiance.

Salman Rushdie may lose eye after stabbing attack

The Indian author survived both the stabbing and the subsequent surgery but may lose the use of one eye. The stabber remains in custody.

Eyewitness:

Salman Rushdie was stabbed 10 to 15 times

Eyewitnesses say assailant rushed the platform and stabbed author Salman Rushdie 10 to 15 times during lecture in New York.

Salman Rushdie stabbed on stage at New York event

Author, who has been under a death threat from Iran since 1989, was attacked as he was about to speak at western New York event.

NY Holocaust bill bolsters education, looted art and reparations

Museums to be required to tell visitors what works may have been stolen by the Nazis from Jewish owners under new law.

Trump testifying in New York AG’s investigation

Trump to testify as part of lengthy investigation by NY attorney general into former president's business dealings.

Elizabeth Holtzman: 'I have a record of effectiveness'

Once a trailblazer, Jewish candidate Liz Holtzman, 80, hopes to make a comeback in Congress.

Brooklyn man arrested for death threats against ‘Jewish meet up’

Threats made against Woodstock Fruit Festival include claiming it is a 'Jewish meet up' that suspect wants 'to shoot up.'

ADL asked to apologize for condemning progressive group

Over 75 Jewish leaders demand ADL apologize for condemning NY progressive group JFREJ.

Nassau County proclaims ‘End Jew Hatred day’ in April

Long Island county becomes first legislature to declare April 29 'End Jew Hatred Day.'

Two alarm fire spreads through New York Jewish camp

Two bunkhouses in Catskills camp set ablaze as massive fire spreads through site.

Iran's President plans New York visit despite US sanctions

Ebrahim Raisi plans to travel to New York for UN General Assembly next month despite US sanctions against him.

Lee Zeldin attacker to stay in jail pending mental health review

Man who allegedly attacked NY gubernatorial candidate to remain in jail pending the results of a mental health investigation.

Ex-Marine accused of plotting neo-Nazi attack on NY synagogue

Former US Marine accused of leading Long Island neo-Nazi group plotting to attack New York synagogue.

Zeldin's attacker claims:

'I didn't know who he was'

Man accused of attacking New York GOP gubernatorial candidate says he was drinking that day and didn’t know who the congressman was.