New York
NYC Council approves ‘buffer zone’ legislation insulating houses of worship from protests
The “buffer zone” legislation for religious institutions was passed with a vote of 44-5, reaching a super-majority that will make it immune from a potential veto.
Israeli victims of Iranian terrorism among those to be compensated after sale of NYC skyscraper
LaGuardia controller under investigation in Air Canada Express runway collision
NYC is the greatest city in the world – Sid Rosenberg wants it to stay that way - opinion
Mamdani’s troubling first months for some New York Jews - opinion
Security is about getting political and ideological support to Jewish New Yorkers who are connected to Israel.
From the entire Middle East, this city was chosen among the 50 best in the world
More than 24,000 people helped Time Out rank the 50 best cities combining exciting experiences and quality of life – with a surprising first place and only one Middle Eastern city on the list.
NY postal worker arrested for shoving four-year-old hassidic boy to the ground
Video footage showed the boy approaching the mail truck before the postal worker came out and forcefully knocked the child to the ground.
Meet the Connecticut dad and children’s book author who won a JFK Jr. lookalike contest
“He was Catholic. I’m Jewish. I married a Jew. He married a goy,” joked Andrew Ginsburg, who has been inundated with comments that he resembles the late John F. Kennedy Jr. since he was 22.
New York police arrest hate crime suspect threatening local rabbi online
Rabbi Cutler had been made aware of the threats against him days earlier, which had been reported to New York State Police without his knowledge.
World Jewish Congress; ADL gather Jewish leaders in New York amid antisemitism surge
According to the WJC, the discussion focused on the global rise in antisemitism, ongoing efforts to counter it, and the need for broader coordination among Jewish organizations and community leaders.
Courage and security foiled a deadly West Bloomfield synagogue plot - opinion
A synagogue attack in West Bloomfield was thwarted, thanks to brave responders and effective security measures.
For Chinese-speaking Jews in New York, ‘Mazel Tofu’ offers a new kind of community
A group of Jewish Mandarin speakers in New York has formed “Mazel Tofu,” a growing community that meets over kosher Chinese food to connect through language, culture, and shared experiences.
Mamdani’s support for Iran undermines US security, Israel’s fight - opinion
One who supports a radical enemy that threatens the American nation cannot be considered a friend of freedom and is acting against America’s interests.
Why young Iranians, Americans, and Israelis give me hope - opinion
Stuck in New York and missing Purim in Israel, unexpected hope was found in resilient Israelis, brave Iranians, and young Americans on a college campus.
