New York

New York crossing guard fired for antisemitic comments

Guard allegedly hurled abuse at Jewish mothers and their children: 'Push your Jewish kids and get hit by a bus.'

Rise in Hate Crimes:

NYC leaders suggest tools to fight antisemitism

NYC saw 3 times as many antisemitic hate crimes in January 2022 compared to the same period a year ago, prompting concern from lawmakers.

The hasid who made linens popular and fashionable

Ben Barber, who owns a leading textile company, tells Israel National News his secret to success.

Winter storm pummels eastern US

New York and Massachusetts receive two feet of snow, thousands left without power as major winter storm hits.

Brooklyn subway hate crime

Antisemite attacks Jewish woman, threatens to hurt her

Jewish woman riding subway to Brooklyn has antisemitic abuse hurled at her by man who threatens to hurt her if she stays on the train.

ADL offers $5,000 reward following attack in Crown Heights

Anti-Defamation League offers reward for info on assailant who attacked 21-year-old hasidic man in Brooklyn.

Former NY lawmaker Sheldon Silver dies at 77

Former New York State Assembly Speaker was serving a prison sentence following conviction on corruption charges.

Jewish man randomly punched in the nose in Brooklyn

Jewish man was punched in the nose in Crown Heights section of Brooklyn by man who crossed the street and allegedly attacked him.

The walls of this home would speak in Yiddish

If the walls in this Crown Heights house could talk, they’d speak Yiddish.

Woman who harassed 8-year-old Jewish boy is arrested

NYPD arrests woman who told Jewish siblings: ‘Hitler should have killed you all.’

NY Senate bill would ban contracts with BDS supporting companies

NY Senate bill would block government agency contracts with individuals or companies that are boycotting Israel.

Was 9-year old girl arrested by NYPD for not having vax card?

Social media video claims to show NYPD arresting nine-year old girl for not having a vaccination pass at Museum of Natural History.

New York AG: Trump firm misled banks to get loans, tax benefits

NY state investigators tell court they have found evidence that Trump's company gave “fraudulent or misleading” evaluations of assets.

GrubHub lists New York's most popular bagels and bagel shops

These are the most popular bagels in New York, according to GrubHub.

New York: Woman dies after being pushed into train tracks

Suspect turns himself in after pushing woman onto tracks ahead of oncoming train.

Jewish camps file discrimination lawsuit against Catskills town

Eight Orthodox Jewish camps in Wawarsing, NY are claiming that land use restrictions were put in place to force them to move elsewhere.

Jewish man attacked and beaten in Williamsburg, New York

Jewish man assaulted by two assailants in Williamsburg who threw him to the ground and beat him in the head.

United Hatzalah to get first foldable Ambucar

New York-based Gindi Equities, a mission-driven multi-family investment company, donates first foldable Ambucar to United Hatzalah.

Monsey Hanukkah attack killer may be transferred back to NY

Two years after the deadly attack, accused killer may be transferred from Missouri to a mental health facility in New York.

Orthodox nurses publish 140-page vaccine info pamphlet

Fighting anti-vaxxers among Brooklyn’s Orthodox Jews, nurses write a 140-page rebuttal.

$180,000 reasons to think mystery CUNY donor is Jewish

New Yorkers mystified by mystery donation to university in multiple of 18, which represents 'life' in Hebrew.

New Program

Join a new program by Rav Berkovits: Mitzvas Talmud Torah

Everybody wants to be a Talmid Chacham, everybody wants their children to be Talmidei Chachamim. What exactly is a Talmid Chacham

Jews remain most targeted group for hate crimes in New York City

Data compiled by the NYPD shows that hate crimes have doubled this year, with Jews and Asians the most frequent victims.

New York City Hall defaced with swastikas

Incident caught on camera, suspect identified by NYPD Hate Crime Task Force.

Jewish teen killed in Woodmere car crash

15-year-old girl dies after drunk driver crashes into vehicle while she was returning home from camp reunion.

Anti-Semitic posters found at SUNY Buffalo during Hanukkah

Posters found in multiple buildings featuring neo-Nazi films and racist statements are being investigated by campus police.

Former champ Yuri Foreman is now the ‘Vegan Boxing Rabbi’

Orthodox former boxer puts rabbinical ordination to use certifying vegan restaurants in New York.

Brooklyn Jewish children as young as three targeted by attackers

Three assaults by the same group against Jewish children prompt the ADL to offer a $10,000 reward for info leading to arrest and conviction.

Will progressive rabbis apologize for anti-Semitic scapegoating?

'Political red zones were aimed at classic scapegoats - a rabbi ought to know better than to declare a pig to be kosher,' CJV says.

'Israel Real Estate Show in New York was a huge success'

Arutz Sheva speaks to Gidon Katz, producer of the Israel Radio Show, about the success of the mega event and American interest in aliyah.

Man threatens to run over Jews at New York planning meeting

New York State Police Hate Crimes Task Force investigating after man's violent rhetoric about Jews at local planning meeting.

Jewish man punched in the face by group of men in Crown Heights

Visibly Jewish man was accosted by five men, one of whom punched him in the face and called him an anti-Semitic slur.

New York: Gov. Hochul: 'Jews have always had to fight back'

In speech to Jewish group, NY Gov. Kathy Hochul calls out Democrats who are ‘questioning our commitment to Israel.’

NYC college anti-Zionists protest talk by anti-Semitism expert

A Barnard College anti-Zionist group is demanding cancellation of talks with an author of the IHRA working definition of anti-Semitism.

Lev Tahor leaders standing trial in New York

As ‘Jewish Taliban’ sect is tossed out of Iraq, its leaders stand trial in New York.

New York Sun to relaunch after 13 years

Conservative, pro-Israel newspaper purchased by former Algemeiner editor Dovid Efune.

New York health workers seek to block vaccine mandate

Health care workers in New York turn to Supreme Court, say state's COVID-19 vaccine mandate violates their religious liberty rights.

NY bans swastikas, Confederate flags on public property

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signs legislation banning display of numerous hate symbols on public property.

Man found guilty of hate crime attack on rabbi leaving NYC shul

Assailant found guilty of strangulation and assault as hate crimes for 2018 attack on Jewish man walking home from East Flatbush synagogue.

Andrew Cuomo charged, two months after resigning

Former New York Governor charged with a misdemeanor sex-crime complaint.

Newburgh, NY council censures member accused of anti-Semitism

The Newburgh, New York city council voted to censure a councillor who was caught on video making vulgar and accusatory remarks about Jews.

Jewish man attacked in Brooklyn by men yelling anti-Jewish slurs

NYPD currently looking for two suspects who upon learning a man was Jewish began to kick and punch him until he fell to the ground.

NY State Senator holds panel on anti-Semitism

Discussion centers around the need to better educate children about anti-Semitism and hate in the current climate of increased Jew hatred.

Sephardic New Yorkers: Spain is breaking promise of citizenship

With thousands of applications rejected and more placed on hold, some New Yorkers with Sephardic roots accuse Spain of breaking its promise.

Survey shows NY Jews suffered less than other populations

Survey: Jewish New Yorkers’ employment, mental health suffered during pandemic.

Asaf Zamir begins term as Consul General of Israel in New York

Former Tourism Minister will represent the State of Israel in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Delaware.

Albany Jewish center evacuated following bomb threat hoax

Albany Jewish Community Center was also targeted with bomb threat hoaxes in 2017 and 2020.

NY governor announces $25m for increased security at nonprofits

Speaking at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, Governor Hochul announces that $25 million will go toward protecting nonprofits from hate crimes.

New Yorkers rally in support of Australians: 'Save Australia'

New Yorkers march to Australian consulate in protest of restrictions on citizenry in Australia and NYC.

Bennett:

'I respect health officials, but we won't back new restrictions'

Israeli Prime Minister pushes back on criticism from Health Minister, amid spat with ministry officials over demands for new restrictions.

New York could potentially replace unvaccinated hospital staff

New York Gov. Hochul: State 'will be replacing people' who won't vaccinate against coronavirus, has a 'plan' which will soon be announced.

Brazil's president forced to dine on NYC street over vax mandate

'I have natural immunity, why do I need vaccine?' Bolsonaro and de Blasio spar over vaccine mandate during president's visit for UN speech.

Huntington latest NY town to adopt IHRA anti-Semitism definition

Long Island town joins other local municipalities in adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism.

NYC cop arrested for vandalizing Jewish camp on Rosh Hashanah

Suspect faces two counts of burglary and two counts of criminal mischief.

NYPD probe anti-Semitic assault in Crown Heights

'F***ing Jew, I'm going to kill you.' Member of Chabad movement attacked in Brooklyn by man who threatened to murder him.

Renowned Detroit bagel shop turns 100 years old

New York Bagel now run by fourth generation of Goldsmith family.

New York family drowns in ‘Death Trap’ basement apartment

In the wake of extreme flooding in NYC, tragic details are emerging of families stranded in their homes.

The outrages keep coming.

We’re supposed to believe abandoned Americans chose to stay. Who would want to trade downtown Kabul for New York anyway? Op-ed.

46 dead after Ida floods northeast USA

'Stay off the roads, we're not out of this yet,' NJ Gov. Murphy begs. Senior meteorologist: 'As far as the United States goes, it's gone.'

NYC mayor calls record flooding 'horrible and tragic'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul also speaks at press conference, addressing how to improve street level infrastructure against future floods.