New York
Mamdani says he was ‘proud to attend’ October 7 vigil where protesters called him a ‘traitor’
Mamdani was “proud to attend last night’s vigil, as I did last year, to listen to testimonies from family members of those who were killed on Oct. 7, and those who’ve been killed in the years since."
New York City man shot in car with child present by ICE agents, mayor says
Mamdani couldn't dedicate one day to mourning murdered Jews without turning to Israel - comment
Hundreds of ambassadors, diplomats attend UN event marking three years since October 7 massacre
‘You are standing today’: A Jewish lesson for America, 25 years after 9/11
As we approach the 25th anniversary of that terrible day, this week’s haftarah (Isaiah 61:10-63:9) offers a powerful perspective on destruction, rebuilding, and memory.
From Israel to New York: Fighting for truth on the front line - opinion
A bonus is that we’re making our fellow Jews feel safer: More seen. More heard. More represented. More protected. And that, for us, is the biggest blessing of all.
The FBI must prevent Iran’s covert war from reaching US soil - opinion
Iran does not need to win a conventional war to endanger Americans. The FBI and its Joint Terrorism Task Forces must ensure that Tehran’s shadow threat never becomes America’s next tragedy.
Times Square stabbing leaves woman dead, attacker dies after NYPD response
The 32-year-old victim who was killed in the attack was identified as Erin Piacenti, a vice president at Bank of America, according to a Bloomberg report.
New York cannot enforce state law demanding $75b. from fossil fuel companies, federal judge rules
Chief US District Judge Brenda Sannes in Syracuse, New York sided with 22 Republican state attorneys general, as well as industry groups including the US Chamber of Commerce.
John Galliano bows out of Met exhibition as backlash over antisemitism mounts
The reversal came less than a month after the Met announced that Galliano would be the subject of its spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition.
57 days until elections: Israelis abroad are already filling flights to Israel
Ahead of elections, the Fly&Vote initiative secures dedicated flights from New York and Lisbon following high demand and TAP route cancellations.
The shofar call that turned a curious Arizona student toward Judaism, marriage and aliyah
A chance encounter with a Chabad rabbi and the sound of the shofar awakened Yosef Turtora's Jewish identity, setting him on a journey from Arizona back to his birthplace in Israel.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul promises to increase holiday security at synagogues, Jewish sites
About two weeks ago, a man broke into Shabbat services at the Central Synagogue, attacked a worshiper and a security guard, and caused property damage. He was later charged with hate crimes.
'Let us have our peace': Fearing disruption at Ground Zero, 9/11 families ask Mamdani to stay away
US AFFAIRS: Families of 9/11 victims are urging New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero, saying his presence could disrupt their day of mourning.
