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Three more New York City yeshivas lose status and funding over secular education standards

The schools will lose their legal status and will not receive any public funding for meals, transportation, textbooks orother programs after June 30.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
21/03/2025

Long Island dog rescue names adoptable puppies in honor of Bibas family

The rescue's founder was devastated by the announcement of their murders in captivity.

Where do NYC’s Democratic mayoral candidates stand on Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest?

The most prominent candidates in the Democratic primary’s centrist lane, including Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, have yet to comment on the arrest.

By BEN SALES/JTA
10/03/2025

CUNY union retracts BDS resolution

CUNY authorities had published a statement denouncing BDS activity and condemning CUNY

  A billboard memorializing Ariel Bibas as part of the National Public Diplomacy Directorate's new c

PMO launches Bibas billboards campaign worldwide

Some of the cities that have featured billboards include New York, Los Angeles, Washington, and Miami, as well as major European cities such as London and Berlin.

NYC ends lease with Pakistani-owned hotel used as migrant shelter

The termination of the $220 million lease is a serious hit for Pakistan’s flagship airline, which has owned Midtown’s iconic Roosevelt Hotel since 2000.

By THE MEDIA LINE/ARSHAD MEHMOOD
27/02/2025

Empire State Building, other int'l landmarks light up orange in honor of Bibas family

Last week, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 14 landmarks throughout the state would be lit orange in their honor.

Cousin of released hostage Luis Har targeted in antisemitic attack in NYC

He said he believed the attack occurred after he mentioned a desire to visit Tel Aviv in his conversation, which was reportedly overheard.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams references 'Mein Kampf' in response to 'lies' amid calls for him to step down

The “Big lie” phrase Adams referenced as being in “Mein Kampf” is often attributed to Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels.

Dreaming of visiting New York? Arkia now gets you there

The new line of Arkia was launched in order to address both the severe shortage of flights between Israel and the United States and the increasingly prohibitive costs of tickets.

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