New York

Long Island school district pays $125K to settle lawsuit over erased pro-Palestinian student art

The lawsuit stemmed from a September 2024 incident at Half Hollow Hills High School West, which permitted seniors to decorate their campus parking spots.

Half Hollow Hills High School West in Dix Hills, New York.
An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

NYC anti-Israel activists with Hezbollah flags protest against synagogue's Israel real estate event

DISCO CEILING in Arlington, Texas. The 1970s saw the social revolution known as Women’s Lib.’

'All Afternoon': Feminism comes to River Ridge - book review

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pictured during his first day in office, January 1, 2026.

Mamdani’s anti-Zionist policies are targeting New York's Jewish businesses - opinion


Michael Jackson biopic revives legend of Jewish music mogul who battled MTV’s ‘color barrier’

Walter Yetnikoff was one of the music industry’s most colorful figures, shepherding artists such as Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen and Gloria Estefan, in addition to Michael Jackson.

Walter Yetnikoff, president of CBS records, and Michael Jackson celebrate at the Guinness Book of World Records party honoring Michael Jackson for the top selling solo album in history at the Museum of Natural History on Feb 8, 1984.

New York state set to ban law enforcement, including ICE, from wearing masks

The announcement was made as Hochul, a Democrat, said an agreement had been reached with state lawmakers on New York's 2027 budget, which included sweeping immigration changes.

A US Secret Service agent exits a roadblock manned by NYPD officers near United Nations headquarters, during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 23, 2025.

Israel must reverse the loss of its top scientists and doctors - opinion

The loss of Israeli scientists abroad carries a high strategic cost; reversing brain drain is key to preserving national excellence.

ISRAELI SCIENTISTS who reside overseas visit the Teva factory as part of a new project to encourage their return to Israel.

The death of the US Jewish Orthodox middle class- opinion

Why $400,000 a year isn’t enough and what our community must do about it.

CHERRY TREES blossom in New York City in April.

The Mamdani effect: Jewish resilience in face of NY antisemitism - editorial

New York, home to one of the world’s largest Jewish populations, should understand better than most that terror only serves to strengthen Jewish solidarity and their ties to Israel.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, US, March 23, 2026

'Heil Hitler': NYC synagogues, homes vandalized in spate of antisemitic graffiti

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed in a post on X/Twitter that the NYPD hate crimes task force was investigating the incidents.

Pre-K  Antisemetic Graffiti

Is the West missing the real war behind October 7?

New York conference panel to explore influence, ideology and the future of the Middle East

Dr. Dan Diker, Rawan Osman and Oded Ailam

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in 'critical but stable condition,' spokesperson says

The statement didn't specify the reason behind Giuliani's hospitalization, who is 81 years old and a close ally of US President Donald Trump.

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani arrives for a ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in the Manhattan borough of New York City, US, September 11, 2025.

After leaving Amish roots in Kentucky, Brianna Leapley built a Jewish life in Jerusalem

Raised without phones or internet, Brianna Leapley left Amish life, converted to Judaism, and moved to Jerusalem.

BRIANNA TO NECHAMA: The journey.

Jewish American Heritage Month: US Jews face a unity test - opinion

A history of resilience and belonging, as American Jews face renewed challenges and test their unity in uncertain times.

An American Jewish man praying