New york city

Video shows Jewish man assaulted on NYC train, Danny Danon labels it 'deeply disturbing hate crime'

“This is a deeply disturbing hate crime targeting young Chabad men on a train in New York, whose only act was sharing the light of Hanukkah,” Danon posted on X/Twitter along with the footage.

On of the assailants grabs a Jewish man on a train.
NEW YORK CITY Jewish leaders speak at a menorah lighting event at Carl Schurz Park in Manhattan on Dec.14, 2025.

New York leaders light menorah after Bondi Bay attack, call for Jewish solidarity and pride

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in Central Park in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City, US, November 24, 2025.

Rabbis who criticized Mamdani say they were ‘heartened’ after meeting with him on Thursday

President Isaac Herzog seen at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, December 6, 2025

Mamdani's views on Israel legitimize violence against Jews, Herzog says in NYC


Eric Adams issues executive order barring BDS, throwing down gauntlet for successor Zohran Mamdani

The new executive order bars city officials from taking actions that would “discriminate” against Israel, Israeli citizens or entities otherwise associated with Israel.

Once he assumes office in January, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (right) will have the power to revoke or modify Eric Adams’ (left) executive orders.

NYC Mayor Adams signs executive orders protecting Jewish community, Israel investments

Mayor Eric Adams signed orders barring city officials from taking actions that "discriminate" against the State of Israel or Israeli citizens, and tightening security for places of worship.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams looks on an event to mark the anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, in Central Park, New York City, US, October 7, 2024.

Netanyahu says he’ll visit New York City despite mayor-elect Mamdani's threat to arrest him

When asked whether Netanyahu was willing to test whether Mamdani would follow through on the arrest threat, Netanyahu suggested Sorkin “wait and see.”

Andrew Ross Sorkin interviews Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu remotely onstage during The New York Times DealBook Summit 2025 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 03, 2025 in New York City.

NYC Jewish groups to hold solidarity rally for Park East Synagogue

Jewish groups across New York are planning a solidarity rally near Park East Synagogue weeks after an anti-Israel protest targeted an Aliyah event.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather for a 'No Settlers on Stolen Land' protest outside the Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, hosted by Nefesh B'nefesh, an organization that helps American Jews immigrate to Israel, Nov. 19, 2025.

America’s oldest Jewish congregation launches a kosher food pantry on the Upper West Side

Shearith Israel, an Orthodox congregation that is also known as The Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, was established in 1654, making it the oldest congregation in the United States.

Alexander Rapaport, the executive director of Masbia, and Louis Solomon, the president of Congregation Shearith Israel, on November 27, 2025.

Majority of US Jews think Mamdani is antisemitic, anti-Zionist, poll finds

A new survey reported widespread concern over the NYC mayor-elect, alongside strong support for Zionism 50 years after the UN “Zionism is racism” resolution.

Left-wing populist figures like Zohran Mamdani use their platforms with fierce and relentless hostility toward Israel.

Jewish moderate Julie Menin claims victory as next New York City Council speaker

Manhattan councilwoman Julie Menin claims enough support to become New York City Council speaker, signaling a possible shift toward moderation under mayor-elect Mamdani.

Council member Julie Menin speaks during rally of 240 Holocaust survivors for 240 hostages kidnapped by Hamas during terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Rally was held at Museum of Jewish Heritage on November 1, 2023.

NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes to Park East Synagogue over anti-Israel protest response

“People have the right to protest, including within sight and sound of a house of worship. They have the right to say things that are incredibly painful to hear. I understand that pain," Tisch said.

Jessica Tisch speaks after being sworn in as the next Commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD)

Faith post-Gaza captivity: Former hostages visit Rebbe’s New York grave

“Until now, our families prayed here for us to come home," said former hostage Matan Angrest. "Today, I came only to say thank you."

Ex Hostages Visit Rebbe's Ohel to Say Thank You

What those surprised by the Trump-Mamdani meeting do not understand - analysis

The newly elected mayor of New York City and the president, a native New Yorker, discussed affordability, energy costs, and Israel before ahead of Mamdani taking office.

US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shake hands as they meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 21, 2025.

Jewish safety must top Trump-Mamdani meeting agenda - editorial

US President Trump’s meeting with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani spotlights concerns over the safety of New York’s Jewish community amid rising antisemitism and tense rhetoric.

Illustrative, NYC mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani and US President, Donald Trump.