New York
With two current films, director Rachel Israel offers comic relief for Jewish trauma
Two unabashedly Jewish comedies were directed: The Floaters, set at a Jewish summer camp, and Influenced, a satire of Manhattan influencer culture that culminates in a b’nai mitzvah celebration.
Anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York grow even as violent crime across the city decreases
Israel must keep fighting for global recognition despite relentless criticism - opinion
American Airlines cancels flights to Tel Aviv from NY's JFK Airport until at least March 2027
Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore dies at age 80
Pastore was found at his home in the Bronx, New York City. There was no indication of criminality, CBS News reported, citing law enforcement sources.
Herzog accuses Mamdani of spreading 'blasphemy,' antisemitism, after stabbing attack
"Mamdani does not respect my nation's right for self-determination," Herzog accused the mayor. "He's basically spreading blasphemy, hate, antisemitic rhetoric."
End Jew Hatred petition New York Governor Hochul to remove Mamdani over Manhattan stabbings
Central to the petition's grievances are accusations about equal protection and hate crimes, noting that the mayor revoked the city's antisemitism framework on his first day and didn't replace it.
Zohran Mamdani's genocide accusation matters far beyond Israel - opinion
Using "genocide" to describe Israel weakens the term's meaning and fuels hostility toward New York's Jewish community.
Convicted assailant of author Salman Rushdie found guilty of federal terrorism charges
According to evidence presented at his trial, Matar spent more than a year researching the fatwa before deciding to try fulfilling the edict with an attack on Rushdie.
Airbus jet flies record-breaking 24-hour flight in preparation for Qantas Project Sunrise
Qantas has ordered 12 modified A350-1000ULR aircraft, designed to connect Australia's east coast with London and New York in about 20 hours.
Mamdani’s New York stands as a stark warning of America's possible dystopian future - opinion
The Marxist ideology animating NY’s new administration is just the opening act of inversion. The truly self-destructive attribute of the new New York is its galloping jihadism and anti-Israel hatred.
Man enters New York Jewish school with hammer, injures child, NYPD investigates antisemitic motive
"The NYPD is thoroughly investigating all aspects of the incident, including the possibility of a bias motive, to ensure nothing is overlooked," said a city councilmember.
Beyond outrage: Building communities that can fight antisemitism - opinion
It was another painful reminder that antisemitism continues to evolve in both its visibility and its brazenness. The incidents are under investigation by the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force.
Families of 9/11 victims launch petition to bar Zohran Mamdani from 25th anniversary memorial
More than 5,000 people have signed a petition launched by relatives of 9/11 victims urging organizers to exclude NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the 25th anniversary memorial.
