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AOC ordered to repay gifts after ethics violation, US Ethics committee says

The committee's report addresses Ocasio-Cortez’s acceptance of a complimentary ticket for Roberts to attend the 2021 Met Gala, valued at $35,000.

 U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) speaks at a press conference on psychedelics in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in Washington, U.S., July 13, 2023.
3.0 magnitude earthquake struck New York City and New Jersey August 2, 2025

Earthquake rocks New York City, New Jersey with 3.0 magnitude recorded

People attend a rally in support of the people of Gaza, after Friday prayers in Tehran, Iran, July 25, 2025

Elderly New York Jewish man among four Americans held prisoner in Iran - New York Times

 NYC democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)

About 60% of Jews think they will be less safe under Mamdani and prefer other candidates - poll


Arab states' call on Hamas to disarm may finally enable endgame in Gaza - opinion

This opens the door to an endgame in Gaza, where Hamas is finally gone, the Palestinian Authority reenters with regional international backing, and war gives way to rebuilding and diplomacy.

Leaders of Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, the Palestinian Authority, and the Arab League participate in discussions on the potential displacement of Gazans in Cairo, February 1, 2025.

New York Jews must use the London playbook to stop Mamdani - comment

British Jews have already shown the road map for defeating a politician whose campaign flirts with antisemitism; New York’s Jews should dust it off before November.

 NEW YORK CITY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani waves at the crowd during the 2025 Pride March, June 29, 2025.

Wesley LePatner, Blackstone exec. and Jewish community member among New York shooting victims

Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's Special Envoy for combating antisemitism, identified LePatner and called her "an incredible, dedicated, beautiful, and beloved leader."

Wesley LePatner during an award ceremony from the UJA-Federation of New York.

Jewish influencer ‘The Watch King’ zapped with taser and robbed of over $550,000

The men tased Moshe Haimoff before robbing him of over $550,000 in jewellery.

Moshe Haimoff

Four killed in shooting spree in Manhattan, police say

NYC Mayor Eric Adams warned civilians to stay away from the area between Park Avenue and East 51st Street.

Police members gather during a reported active shooter situation in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S. July 28, 2025.

The aliyah story of Shirelle Weingarten, a scrunchie connoisseur

For Weingarten, this journey has been far from linear – it’s been a series of bold decisions, personal growth, and an unwavering commitment to finding her place in Israel.

BLENDING A nursing career with a thriving business

Silver Moon Bakery, an UWS spot known for its challah, reopens on Broadway

Silver Moon Bakery announced via Instagram Thursday that the new bakery would be opening Friday, but with a twist: The new location at 2664 Broadway.

Hungry customers line up outside the new Silver Moon and Buttercup Bake Shop collaboration at 2664 Broadway.

Court overturns conviction in case of Jewish 6-year-old who went missing in 1979

A New York federal appeals court ruled to overturn the guilty verdict for the man convicted in the 1979 disappearance of the Jewish 6-year-old Etan Patz.

 The United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn.

Columbia University disciplines dozens of students for pro-Palestinian library protest

Following the protest, the university began an investigation into rules violations, banned participants from the campus and placed them on interim suspension, it said.

 Pro-Palestinian protesters take part in a demonstration at Butler Library on the Columbia University campus in New York, U.S., May 7, 2025.

Netanyahu says Iran put a bounty on his head on Nelk Boys podcast appearance

Netanyahu used the Nelk Boys media platform to discuss Iran’s alleged assassination plot, his “bromance” with Donald Trump, and efforts to correct what he called false narratives about Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks on an episode of the "Full Send Podcast" recorded in Washington, D.C., on July 8, 2025.

Noa Cochva faces online abuse after responding to Glastonbury antisemitism - interview

The former pageant winner said that she's received physical and verbal threats after filming an Instagram video claiming "Death to the IDF" chant calls for the death of all Israelis.

 Former Miss Israel Noa Cochva is seen in her IDF uniform.