Tag: NYC
Vigil for Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah Held in NYC
“It has never been more important to condemn this moral depravity, demand accountability and implement President Trump’s America First peace through strength agenda,” Rep. Elise Stefanik said.
New York City Congestion Pricing Costing Hatzalah $250 a Day
The toll fees haven’t dissuaded Hatzalah volunteers from doing their jobs.
NYC Museum Fires Three Employees for Wearing Keffiyehs
The Noguchi Museum said that wearing a keffiyeh and other "such expressions can unintentionally alienate segments of our diverse visitorship."
Hamas, Hezbollah Flags Flown at NYC Anti-Israel March
The White House condemned "any individual associating with the repugnant terrorist organization Hamas."
NYPD: June Antisemitic Hate Crimes Shot Up 137% From Last Year
Of the 32 incidents assessed by investigators, 26 targeted Jews.
Photo Released of NY Man Who Chanted, ‘Raise Your Hands if You’re a Zionist’
The suspect was part of a mob that harassed Jews in a subway car stopped at Manhattan's Union Square station.
Hamas Mob on NYC Subway: ‘Zionists: This is Your chance to Get Out’
The group of masked passengers on the subway demanded to know if there were any “Zionists” on the train.
Bomb Threats Target Multiple NY Synagogues
According to a state representative, more than 20 Jewish houses of worship were threatened over Shabbat.
Four Arrested in NYC, Accused of Attacking Jews
One yelled “God kill all the Jewish people” repeatedly while in police custody.
New York City Mosques Can Now Publicly Call to Prayer on Fridays and Ramadan
NYC mosques will be allowed to use external loudspeakers on Friday afternoons and every evening of Ramadan to call for prayers.
NYC Council Votes to Name Street after Antisemitic Nation of Islam Leader
“The Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad Way” honors a dishonorable man who cozied up with neo-Nazis and called Jews greedy.
Only 2 Perps in NYC Antisemitic Attacks Sentenced to Jail, Since April 2018
Minorities are committing vast majority of antisemitic assaults in NYC.
Antisemitic Assailant Shouts ‘Kanye 2024,’ Knocks Down Man in Manhattan
The attacker shouted “numerous” antisemitic comments at his victim, including referencing West, before fleeing on a bicycle pulling a trailer with the sign “Hungry Disabled.”
NYPD to Increase Security at Synagogues for High Holidays Following Rise in Hate Crimes
The head of the NYPD Hate Crime Task Force, Deputy Inspector Andrew Arias, said hate crimes in New York have increased 45% in 2022.
Despite the US Economic Slump, Israeli Startups Blossom in the Big Apple
Some 400 Blue and White tech initiatives are busily innovating in New York City.
JFREJ Dodges Legitimate Jewish Communal Concerns
Attacking Jewish targets, abolishing the police and jails, supporting anti-Israel candidates, all of this in our name with "The Jewish Vote."
ADL Chief Sides with Candidate Brian Robinson Against Far-Left
Robinson took the far-Left org JFREJ (Jews For Racial & Economic Justice) to task for pretending to represent mainstream Jewish interests, or even Jewish interests at all,
Jewish Leaders, Parents Criticize New York Board of Ed Meetings on Shabbat
Four town hall meetings, in addition to Zoom interviews for two people vying for a seat on a mayoral advisory board, took place on the Friday night before Memorial Day weekend.
Hate Crimes in New York Increase 196% in New York State in Past Year
Jews are the target of 40% of all hate-crime incidents.
New York Jewish Leaders Urge ‘Concrete Action’ After String of Antisemitic Attacks
“We need a more visible police presence in at-risk neighborhoods, and need to build stronger educational frameworks and closer relationships with those in the broader community,” said Gideon Taylor, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council-New York.
New York Mayoral Frontrunner Adams Gets High Marks from Orthodox Community
“The Flatbush Jewish community, our leadership, residents, yeshivah leaders, parents and business owners all agree that, for our community, the No. 1 issue in the election was public safety,” said community leader Chaskel Bennett.
Interview: Maya Wiley for Mayor
The following is an interview of Maya Wiley that was conducted as part of an ongoing series of interviews of candidates running for NYC Mayor.
Brooklyn Jewish Community Throws Weight in Democratic Primaries for New York Mayor Race
The leadership of the Satmar Chasidim in New York announced that they are backing of Brooklyn Borough president Eric Adams for mayor after previously endorsing his closest competitor former Democratic mayoral candidate Andrew Yang.
Andrew Yang Walks Back Tough Anti-BDS Stance During Muslim Democratic Club forum
New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang said he has an issue with organizations that don’t disavow “very, very violent tactics” towards Israel, though he doesn’t have an issue with individuals or activists “making a case for what they think is right.”
Only a Democrat Can Select New York’s Next Mayor
Only 3% of New Yorkers will actually get to choose the next mayor in the coming primaries this June.
Cuomo Orders State Officials to Assist Jewish Day School After Anti-Semitic Hacking
The Division of Human Rights is expected to hold a virtual forum for families discuss the incident and learn about resources to combat hate.
Three New York Orthodox Jews Sue Cuomo, de Blasio Over Coronavirus Restrictions
Howard Slugh of the Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty said the First Amendment applies to everyone unless the government has a compelling interest to restrict religious gatherings.
Can NY Jews Go Out After Curfew for Religious Needs?
There have been numerous inquiries about going to the Mikvah or to a Minyan for Maariv...
Free Meals for New Yorkers
List of locations where the New York City Department of Education is providing free meals available daily for any New Yorker.
NYC Commission on Human Rights Unveils Ad Campaign Focused on Protecting Jews
The ads feature images of individual New Yorkers, including two women, a person of color and a Chassidic man, along with the message “Jewish New Yorkers belong here. Anti-Semitism does not.”



























