New york city
Mamdani to appoint anti-Israel JVP rabbi to taxpayer-funded city hall faith liaison role
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Rabbi Miriam Grossman, linked to Jewish Voice for Peace, to a city faith liaison role, raising concerns over anti-Israel affiliations.
New York: From freedom and pluralism to hatred, antisemitism - opinion
Nazi swastika flag flown at NYU during graduation week, condemned by officials, including Mamdani
White supremacist leader sentenced to 15 years in prison for plot to poison NYC Jewish kids
Satmar HQ condemns Mamdani for vetoing no protest buffer zones around educational facilities
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoes bill aimed at protecting educational institutions from protests, citing concerns over free speech and constitutional rights.
Trump administration probes NYC Education Department over pro-Palestinian group
New York City's Education Department launched the probe under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination by any program receiving federal funds.
Mamdani office has no definition of antisemitism after dropping IHRA, czar confirms
When asked how the Mamdani administration defines antisemitism, MOCA executive director Phylisa Wisdom said: “Across city government, there is not a definition codified for any form of hate at all.”
The scourge that is anti-Israel US politicians - opinion
Drew Warshaw is running for the position of New York comptroller, but when discussing Israel bonds, he’s getting his facts wrong
School board president from New York faces calls to resign over daughter's antisemitic remarks
Flyers advertising an “IsraelFest” event to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day at Scarsdale High School were found in a boys’ bathroom urinal.
Two Israeli films selected for Tribeca Festival
Ruthy Pribar’s new feature, "What Is to Come," has been selected for the international competition, while also heading to Tribeca is Gidi Dar and Shuli Rand's film, "Moishe Badhan."
Dozens arrested in NYC during protests against US support for Israel
Dozens were detained in NYC on Monday during protests against US arms sales to Israel. Among those arrested was Chelsea Manning, calling for an end to US military support for Israel.
Mamdani condemns Iran war, claims conflict led to violence, prejudice within US
“The very things that I often speak about that are necessary for New Yorkers…would cost a fraction of this tens of billions that we are seeing [fund the war],” Mamdani said.
Pakistani pleads guilty to planning ISIS-inspired Oct. 7 anniversary terror attack on NYC's Jews
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, also known as Shahzeb Jadoon, had been charged with planning an ISIS-inspired attack on New York's Jewry on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 massacre.
NYC nurse fired after harassing Israeli tourists in Times Square
Jennifer Koonings, who has a history of anti-Israel political activism, had been employed by Inspire Mental Health Services.
