Manhattan

Trump granted permission to seek dismissal of hush money case

Lawyers for Trump, a Republican, have argued that the case must be dismissed because having it loom over him while he was president - preventing his ability to govern.

By REUTERS
22/11/2024

Homeless man allegedly kills two, critically wounds one in stabbing spree in Manhattan

The first attack occurred around 8:20 a.m. in Chelsea when the attacker approached a 36-year-old construction worker outside 444 West 19th Street and stabbed him in the stomach.

Rihanna’s former NYC penthouse among high-profile properties heading to auction amid market shift

Luxury auctions surge as celebrity apartments and historic homes hit the auction block.

After bomb threat interrupted Kol Nidre, this congregation kept praying on Manhattan street

Immediately after the call came in, the synagogue security guard alerted the congregants, prompting 400 people to exit the building.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
15/10/2024

Israel’s fiercest critics, strongest ally to help open high-level UNGA debate

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to fly to New York on Wednesday, having delayed his trip by a day due to the escalating IDF attacks against Hezbollah.

23/09/2024

Getting the word out: Israeli newspapers distributed in Times Square

Bnaya Peretz, a 24-year-old Israeli communications consultant who founded the firm, said "It was important for us to emphasize the strong connection between Israeli media and our US-based clients."

New York City announces return of stolen Nazi art to Austrian Jewish owners

The piece was purchased by Gustav “Gus” Papanek, an Austrian Jew who fled the Nazis in 1938 and was reportedly unaware that the artwork had been stolen.

Meteor explodes over NYC after flying 58 times faster than Boeing jet - NASA

A meteor was spotted in New York, flying over the Statue of Liberty before exploding above Manhattan. However, NASA if it, or military activity, caused the loud booms.

17/07/2024

Heather Conn Hendel, 48, teacher, caregiver, matchmaker and newlywed, dies days after giving birth

Heather Conn Hendel, cherished teacher and matchmaker in Manhattan and Toronto's Jewish communities, died at 48, leaving a newborn daughter and a profound legacy of kindness.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
15/06/2024

At a Manhattan synagogue, ‘normie’ pro-Israel liberals stage a last stand

"Normie" evolves from alt-right insult to represent political centrism. Progressive Jews navigate shifting support for Israel amidst generational divides and ideological complexities.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
06/05/2024
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