Brooklyn

White supremacist leader sentenced to 15 years in prison for plot to poison NYC Jewish kids

National Security Assistant Attorney General John Eisenberg said in a Wednesday statement that the sentencing of Chkhikvishvili had taken "a monster off our streets."

Photographs Maniac Murder Cult members shared on their Telegram channel from the criminal complaint, November 17, 2025.
Rabbi Nahum Israel Ober.

Brooklyn hasidic Jew found dead in remote area of Colombia, ZAKA working to repatriate body

A New York City Police Department (NYPD) vehicle is seen outside the Israeli Consulate building in Manhattan, New York City, US, May 22, 2025

Man with Iranian flag shirt charged in Brooklyn hate crime assaults on three Jews

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan

Pakistani pleads guilty to planning ISIS-inspired Oct. 7 anniversary terror attack on NYC's Jews


Brooklyn chef to host dinner supporting fight against deadly childhood cancer

According to KidsHeath, nearly all cases of this form of cancer occur in children below the age of five.

 A young child with neuroblastoma.

NYC mayor announces curriculum for public schools on hate crimes and their impact

The curriculum titled 'Teaching About Hate Crimes and their Impacts' includes five lessons on diversity, critical thinking, and civic engagement, the release said.

 FILE PHOTO: New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at 1 Police Plaza in New York City, US, April 3, 2024.

The death of Brooklyn Dodger great Carl Erskine closes a chapter in Jewish history

The Dodgers ruled the National League when the Jews ruled — or at least left an indelible cultural stamp on — Brooklyn.

 Carl Erskine, 1926-2024.

13 rabbinical students charged for fracas over Chabad synagogue tunnel

Charges included criminal mischief, a felony, along with reckless endangerment and obstruction of governmental administration, which are both misdemeanors.

A gavel and a block is pictured on the judge's bench in this illustration picture taken in the Sussex County Court of Chancery in Georgetown, Delaware, U.S., June 9, 2021.

Activists cry foul after historic Brooklyn synagogue is demolished

The synagogue, built in 1907, was the oldest surviving synagogue in the now heavily Jewish neighborhood of Borough Park. 

The Chevra Anshei Lubawitz synagogue in Borough Park, Brooklyn, which was torn down in March 2024, pictured in 2017.

Activists cry foul after historic Brooklyn synagogue torn down

The synagogue, built in 1907, was the oldest surviving synagogue in the now heavily Jewish neighborhood of Borough Park. 

The Chevra Anshei Lubawitz synagogue in Borough Park, Brooklyn, which was torn down in March 2024, pictured in 2017.

11-month-old Binyomin Kuravsky was killed by a faulty radiator

The Department of Buildings issued a vacate order for the apartment, and friends have organized a GoFundMe to support relocation, childcare and counseling costs for the Kuravskys and their newborns.

 A NYPD car (illustrative)

New York City marks 30 years since deadly antisemitic attack on Brooklyn Bridge

The incident took years to be classified as a terror attack, but advocacy by a victim's mother led to the passage of New York State's first counter-terrorism laws.

Ari Halberstam

Living among celebs: Ed Sheeran vacates expensive Brooklyn apartment

The deluxe 300sq.m. apartment returns to market with a slight price bump.

  Ed Sheeran

Pro-Palestinian protesters call for ceasefire at Grand Central Terminal

The demonstration, organized by the anti-Zionist organization Jewish Voice for Peace, was but one of many anti-Israel protests in NYC in the past week.

 A man walks in silhouette at Grand Central Station in New York City, US, September 18, 2023.