FBI Raids Upstate NY Yeshivas
The raids are part of an investigation of local yeshivas over money obtained through the federal government's E-Rate program.
Two NYC Jewish Nursing Homes Become Corona-Only
More than 15,000 nursing home residents in NY State died from the coronavirus, but the state reported only about 8,500 deaths.
NYC Council to Name Brooklyn Street After Chabad-Lubavitch Couple
"Their critical work to advance education and civil rights is a model for all of us."
Mezuzah Arsonist Strikes Again, Evoking Familiar Jewish Fears
The message is “that we are unwanted here, and I don’t know why.”
Governor Cuomo Meets President Rivlin, Offers Condolences
“You are a true friend,” the president said. “Welcome back to Israel and to Jerusalem, our capital! It is good to see you, as always."
Test Poll: Kelly Would Shake Up Race
Plus bonus video: Anthony Weiner at The Jewish Press Wed. night conference
Hoyer Again to Lead House Democrats to Israel
Rep. Steny Hoyer, the second-ranked Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, again will lead fellow Democrats on a tour of Israel funded by...
NYC Mayor Offers $100 for Each Child (Ages 5-11) Who Get COVID-19 Shot at...
Vaccinations will also be offered at schools across the city, "one day for each school."
Democrat Defeats Former IDF Soldier Mazi Pilip in Disgraced Rep. Santos’ District
Tuesday’s vote flipped one of the five House seats crucial for the Democrats to regain the majority in November.
Kathy Hochul: The Accidental Governor
One person who is clearly not a Hochul fan is the state Conservative Party chairman.
Israeli Ambassador Urges UN to Condemn Hamas for Unprovoked Rocket Barrages
Danon wrote that Hamas was solely responsible for the launching of more than 180 rockets that has caused injuries to civilians.
Fur Ban Would Mean Shtreimel Ban
The proposed state bill banning fur products also lacks an exemption for religious garb.
Haredi Man Who Led a Double Life Arrested for Punching Woman
In October 2019, Adler was outed by the NY Post as a Haredi man, married to a pregnant wife with three children from Clifton, New Jersey.
1 Dead, 5 Injured in Manhattan Garage Collapse Near Pace University
An adjacent garage at 27 Beekman Run was subsequently shut down after fire officials determined it was also unsafe.
Choirs from 6 NY Schools Sing Arik Einstein Songs
The event featured the Kinneret Day School Choir, the HLA2 Choir Club, the Ramaz Lower School and Middle School Choirs, the Hebrew Language Academy Select Choir and the Harlem Hebrew Choir.
Bosnian Man Who Slashed NYC Cop Yelled ‘Allahu Akbar’ 3 Times
Yes, but was he a terrorist?
Brooklyn Supreme Court Judge Noach Dear, 67, Dies from COVID-19
“Judge Dear had a certain energetic, colorful persona that epitomized the great diversity . . . He will be sorely missed."
Jewish Man Dies in Car Swamped by Tropical Storm Ida
The rabbi passed away in his vehicle before anyone could rescue him.
Feds Launch Investigation of Antisemitism at SUNY New Paltz
The Biden Administration is signaling with this investigation that it is not sufficient to protect Jews solely based on their religious practice.
Good-bye, Ben’s Best! Doors Shut on Iconic New York Jewish Deli
Ben's Best closed on June 30th, why are there so few Jewish delicatessens left in the Big Apple?
Two New York State Programs To Cover Home Bills
The state expects to receive significantly more applications than can be funded by the program.
Cuomo: New York’s Deadliest Coronavirus Day, But There’s Still Cause for Hope
"The bad news is 5,489 New Yorkers have lost their lives to this virus . . . that's 731 people who we lost."
Albany Beat – June 25, 2021
The state capitol and the Albany government complex have been open to the public, but state workers have not returned to their offices full time across the state.
New York Mayoral Candidate Yang says BDS is ‘Nonviolent,’ but ‘Anti-Semitic’
Andrew Yang was asked to clarify his stance on the BDS movement following conflicting remarks he made at a forum on March 18 that was hosted by Emgage, a Muslim-American advocacy organization.
Walter Wallace Violence Spreads to Brooklyn from Philadelphia; Jews Told to Leave Philly Protest
Walter Wallace was an aspiring rap artist whose work centered on guns and shooting police. He was also an ex-con who had punched cops and threatened women with guns.
Eric Adams – a Favorite of Jewish Communities Throughout New York City
Even though it was a friendly audience, Adams did not take questions. He had another fundraiser to attend. If Adams had taken questions Sherman would have requested he oppose upzoning.
New York Under Water: Hochul Declares State of Emergency
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in Orange and Ontario Counties due to the flooding.
UAE Condemns Machete Terror Attack at Chanukah Party in Rabbi’s Home in NY
UAE: “We must come together to promote acceptance and tolerance of others."
Suspect Arrested in Anti-Semitic Attack in Crown Heights
The suspect was arrested by New York Police and charged with a hate-crime assault, harassment and criminal possession of a weapon.
Johns Hopkins: We Did Not Predict the Coronavirus Outbreak Would Kill 65 Million People
The Event 201 exercise did, however, produce a warning that from today's perspective is quite eerie.