New york city
Nazi swastika flag flown at NYU during graduation week, condemned by officials, including Mamdani
A flag featuring Nazi swastikas and a Star of David was flown on an NYU building, prompting condemnation from the university and political officials, including NYC Mayor Mamdani.
White supremacist leader sentenced to 15 years in prison for plot to poison NYC Jewish kids
NYC anti-Israel activists with Hezbollah flags protest against synagogue's Israel real estate event
Here’s why May 14 is a date that matters – opinion
Tensions flare at Passover seder over Mamdani’s inclusion
The episode comes as Mamdani has faced scrutiny from segments of New York’s Jewish community over his responses to antisemitic incidents.
Persian Jews mark Nowruz in New York City as war with Iran casts a shadow
The holiday is celebrated by Iranians of all religious backgrounds, with Iranians in the diaspora hoping for a change for the better in their homeland this year.
NYC Council approves ‘buffer zone’ legislation insulating houses of worship from protests
The “buffer zone” legislation for religious institutions was passed with a vote of 44-5, reaching a super-majority that will make it immune from a potential veto.
Israeli victims of Iranian terrorism among those to be compensated after sale of NYC skyscraper
The United States first sought to seize the 650 Fifth Avenue skyscraper in 2008, after learning of the Iranian government-owned bank’s secret interest in the property.
NYC is the greatest city in the world – Sid Rosenberg wants it to stay that way - opinion
New York is the greatest city in the world. Let’s make sure it stays that way.
Two pilots killed as Air Canada Express plane hits fire truck at LaGuardia airport
The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport, according to a notice from the regulator.
‘Buffer zones’ come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship
Supporters say the bill is needed amid a rise in antisemitism and a wave of demonstrations outside synagogues, including at Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard Temple and Adas Torah.
Blue-and-white in Brooklyn: Avdija, Saraf shine during historic night for Israeli hoops
Thousands of Israeli and Jewish fans packed the arena in Brooklyn, turning it into a sea of blue and white, as three Israelis shared the same NBA court for the very first time.
Courage and security foiled a deadly West Bloomfield synagogue plot - opinion
A synagogue attack in West Bloomfield was thwarted, thanks to brave responders and effective security measures.
Mamdani’s blindspot on antisemitic atrocities
"True leadership requires saying clearly and without caveat that denying the suffering of victims is wrong. Not redirecting to privacy. Not managing the optics."
