New York

Israeli consulate in New York evacuated as columns in Manhattan high-rise buckle

The New York City Fire Department said it received a call just before 8 a.m. ET about bricks falling from the 37-story building located on 42nd Street.

A high-rise building under construction, which, according to the New York City Fire Department, remains at risk of collapse after two of its support columns buckled, is seen in a still image from video in the Manhattan borough of New York City, US, July 7, 2026.
Former Israeli hostage Alon Ohel at the Muni Expo 2026 conference in Tel Aviv, on June 24, 2026.

Former hostage Alon Ohel performs song to honor Oct. 7 victims at New York Fourth of July event

An ambulance in traffic, as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary on Independence Day in New York City, US, July 4, 2026

At least eight shot, including four children, during New York Fourth of July celebrations

People watch Macy's Fourth of July fireworks as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, from a ship at Brooklyn Bridge Marina, in New York City, US, July 4, 2026

Coast Guard removes environmentalist ship from US 250th anniversary parade over political banners


What New York's Israel Day Parade says about the future of American Jewry - opinion

The Jewish community of New York is at risk.

An AI-generated cartoon depicting the author's interpretation of what the Israel Day Parade 2026 reflects.

'Jews are eating kids': Jewish woman choked, hair torn out in NYC subway attack

Bronx resident Diana Smith was charged with hate crime assault, hate crime criminal obstruction of breathing, and aggravated harassment after a confrontation that escalated.

A SCREENSHOT from a video showing a woman shouting and attacking a Jewish woman on the New York subway.

New York Jews wake up at the Israel Day Parade - opinion

Mayor Mamdani’s absence from a long-standing civic celebration left many Diaspora Jews feeling newly exposed in the city with the world’s largest Jewish population.

Thousands of Jewish and Israeli Americans participate in the annual Israeli Day Parade, the world's largest pro-Israel parade, on May 31, 2026, in New York City.

NYU student charged with hate crime after flying swastika, Star of David flag over campus building

An NYU student is facing hate crime charges after allegedly raising a flag depicting a Star of David, two swastikas and the letters "NYU" over a university building.

Two NYU flags flying above entrance to Frederick Loewe Theatre on New York University campus.

NYC antisemitic hate crimes 70% higher in May 2026 than May 2025, 41 incidents confirmed

So far in 2026, there have been 152 confirmed antisemitic hate crimes. There have been 17 confirmed hate crimes against Muslims, 9 against Asian people, and 18 against Black people.

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks during for a press conference at the New York Police Department headquarters in New York City, US, April 2, 2026.

Two parades, one people - opinion

In New York City, thousands marched up Fifth Avenue to celebrate the Israel Day Parade. At the very same time, in Philadelphia, thousands gathered for the Adirei HaTorah celebration.

Israeli politicians, government ministers, public officials and supporters take part in the Israel Day Parade in New York City, May 31, 2026

HaShomer HaChadash founder and CEO: 'Every Diaspora Jew should own land in Israel'

At the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, Yoel Zilberman said Israel’s future security depends not only on military strength but also on food independence, agriculture, and land connection.

Yoel Zilberman, Founder and CEO Hashomer Hachadash.

WIZO’s Anat Vidor at 'Post' conference: 'Be the Zionist in your community'

Vidor told the 2026 Jerusalem Post New York Conference that Zionism is not a slogan or an abstract ideal, but a lived responsibility

Anat Vidor, World WIZO President.

Shurat HaDin head at 'Post Conference: 'When people lie about Israel, I sue them'

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, president and founder of the Shurat HaDin Law Center, discussed her organization's legal work against terror at the New York conference

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, Attorney, Human Rights Activist, Founder and President of Shurat HaDin.

Ofer Yannay talks antisemitism, energy at 'Post' Conference

Yannay discussed the growth of his energy company over the past year, Hapoel Tel Aviv’s progress, and his views on the rising tide

Ofer Yannay, CEO and Founder, Nofar Energy; Owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv BC.