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Jury in Luigi Mangione's insurance CEO murder trial to be anonymous

Mangione's trial in the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson murder case is scheduled to begin in January.

Luigi Mangione appears at a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court on June 17, 2026 in New York City.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji react as confetti falls during his inauguration ceremony in New York City, US, January 1, 2026.

Mamdani's wife expected to travel to Syria, Lebanon with taxpayer-funded NYPD security detail

New York City Mayor Zohrarn Mamdani speaks during the ceremonial inauguration at City Hall on January 1,2026 in New York City.

Mamdani's bot army needs a full investigation, not social media outrage - editorial

AN AI-generated political cartoon depicting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at court with anti-Israel protesters in the background alongside the US Founding Fathers.

New York must heed the warning signs before we ask, 'How did this happen?' - opinion


Israel's NYC consul, citing 'blood libels,' orders staff to cancel New York Times subscriptions

The New York Times has previously released reports fueling accusations of anti-Israel bias, particularly a May opinion piece alleging Israeli use of dogs to rape Palestinian detainees.

 Ofir Akunis, Minister of Science arrives to a government conference at the Prime Minister's office in Jerusalem on September 27, 2023.

El-Sayed won the Democrats a victory, but may lose the war - analysis

El-Sayed’s primary victory could ultimately cost Democrats control of the Senate. For those whose overriding concern is preserving strong US support for Israel, this may not be viewed as bad.

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

Driving democracy to the ground: Don't make it harder for Israelis abroad to vote – opinion

If Diaspora Jews are called back to serve in the IDF when war breaks out, the same logic should apply when Israeli elections near – they should return to vote for their country

 A man casts his vote in the Israeli general elections, at a polling station in Jerusalem, on November 1, 2022.

Tel Aviv Deputy Mayor Guy Avner challenges NYC Mayor Mamdani to charity boxing event

In a statement to 'The Jerusalem Post' following the publication of his video, Avner said he decided to challenge the NYC mayor to a boxing match because boxing is about facing your opponent directly

Tel Aviv Vice Mayor Guy Avner challenges NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to a boxing match. August 3, 2026.

Alan Dershowitz calls Jewish Mamdani voters 'self-haters' in radio interview

The Harvard law professor and attorney said Jewish communities must organize beyond election cycles, while sharply criticizing those who voted for Mamdani.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives prior speaking about the fiscal year 2027 budget in New York City on May 12, 2026.

Mamdani is antisemite hiding behind fake smile, Israeli Consul-General Ofir Akunis says

"He is saying, I will ensure the security of the Jewish community in New York. How will you do it if you are saying that Israel is responsible for a genocide in Gaza?" Akunis said.

ISRAEL'S CONSUL-GENERAL in New York, Ofir Akunis, gives a speech before the Israel Day Parade in New York City, May 31, 2026.

Why NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Tisha B’Av wishes are so ironic – opinion

One of Tisha B’Av’s lessons is that empires built on Israel’s disappearance have a way of disappearing themselves; New York City’s mayor should do best to remember that

An NYPD vehicle is seen outside of the Congregation Temple Emanu-El in New York City in 2025.

American Airlines cancels flights to Tel Aviv from NY's JFK Airport until at least March 2027

Competing US carriers Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have also canceled flights to Israel, though both are expected to resume service before the end of 2026.

A Boeing 777 passengers aircraft of American Airlines arrives from Milan at JFK International Airport in New York as the Manhattan skyline looms in the background on February 7, 2024; Illustrative.

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.

 Vincent Pastore attends the "Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple" Premiere during the 2024 Tribeca Festival at BMCC Theater on June 08, 2024 in New York City.

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."

President Isaac Herzog speaks at a conference in Herzliya, June 30, 2026.