New York

Orthodox rabbi warns Mamdani’s election could endanger New York Jews

Rabbi Michael Miller said electing Zohran Mamdani would risk the safety and future of New York’s Jewish community, calling on voters to choose Andrew Cuomo.

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to members of the media after participating in a mayoral debate, in New York, U.S., October 16, 2025.
Rabbi Moshe Tauber and wife Chaya Tauber drive up the West Side Highway while checking the Manhattan eruv, a boundary that permits observant Jews to carry items on Shabbat and Jewish festivals.

Rabbi keeps eruv intact for 25 years in Manhattan, now he is using help from new sensors

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani walks with supporters to 30 Rockefeller Plaza for the first mayoral debate in New York City, US, October 16, 2025.

Mamdani poses a danger to the security of the New York Jewish community, Park Avenue Rabbi says

Omer Adam perform at Hostage square in Tel Aviv, in  February

Omer Adam honors freed hostages at sold-out show at NYC's Madison Square Garden


Catsimatidis, Rosenberg urge Republican mayoral nominee Sliwa to drop out of race to defeat Mamdani

Both Catsimatidis and Rosenberg reasoned Sliwa must drop out in order to maximize the chances of Andrew Cuomo, the ex-governor who’s running as an independent and polling as the runner-up to Mamdani.

Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa speaks during a mayoral debate at Rockefeller Center on October 16, 2025 in New York City.

New York confirms first locally acquired Chikungunya case in US since 2019

Chikungunya is a viral disease that causes fever, intense joint pain, headache, muscle aches, rashes, nausea, and fatigue, per the World Health Organization.

A worker fumigates a park during a mosquito control sequence ordered by the Regional Health Agency (ARS) as part of a vector control operation in Nice while the establishment of the tiger mosquito in metropolitan departments is worrying the French authorities, who fear an increased spread of chikung

NYC candidate Mamdani faces backlash after photo with 1993 WTC attack unindicted co-conspirator

Leading New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticized over photo with Imam Wahhaj.

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a mayoral debate, in New York, U.S., October 16, 2025.

Susan Stamberg, iconic Jewish ‘founding mother’ of NPR, dies at 87

Stamberg overcame considerable sexism and antisemitism to become an iconic, beloved, cultural juggernaut.

Susan Stamberg is honored with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 03, 2020 in Hollywood, California.

NY State Young Republicans chapter disbanded amid racist, antisemitic chat scandal

The move follows a Politico exposé that published thousands of messages involving participants in multiple states.

Rep. Elise Stefanik is among the Republican leaders who condemned the content of the leaked texts by members of the Young Republicans.

Mamdani says he'll recognize Israel 'not as Jewish state,' claims genocide in Gaza during debate

Mamdani also stated that he believed Hamas should lay down their arms, saying "a ceasefire means ceasing fire."

NYC democratic mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo (L) and Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)

Even with hostages home, ‘Torn’ documentary about NYC’s poster wars remains relevant

“Torn” was first released last year, when about 100 Israelis were still held hostage, out of roughly 250 taken on. But even now, with all the living hostages home, it is still a relevant piece.

Nim Shapira’s thought-provoking, in-depth documentary TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets.

Who is the 83-year-old Jewish activist that stars in Zohran Mamdani’s campaign ads?

Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign highlights 83-year-old Jewish activist Rosalind Petchesky, a key supporter whose activism with JVP and opposition to Israel has shaped his political rise.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in New York City, U.S., September 3, 2025.

Mamdani celebrates hope in Middle East after US tax dollars 'funded a genocide' in Gaza

Days after accusing Israel of genocide, Zohran Mamdani made no public comment regarding the release of the last living hostages from Hamas captivity.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in New York City, U.S., September 3, 2025.

In Central Park, pro-Israel demonstrators wait with hope for release of Hamas hostages

Hundreds of marchers joined up Sunday morning for their weekly walk around the Central Park reservoir, a tradition they hope they’ll be able to end .

People attend a commemoration for the victims of the October 7th Hamas attack, in Central Park on October 7, 2025 in New York City.

Zabar’s fans mourn Saul Zabar, who transformed his family’s Jewish grocery into an NYC institution

Saul Zabar, New York City Jewish grocery legend, passed away at 97.

Saul Zabar celebrates Zabar's 90th anniversary alongside MTA officials who celebrated the subway system's 120th anniversary on Oct. 15, 2024