News and updates about NYC

Brooklyn:

Driver denies charges in crash that killed Jewish mother and kids

Brooklyn woman accused of causing a deadly crash that killed a Jewish mother and her two daughters pleads not guilty to second-degree manslaughter charges.

Driver denies charges in crash that killed Jewish mother and kids

In meeting with IHF

Mayor Adams promises enhanced Passover safety

Rabbi David Katz, Rabbi Dr. Joseph Frager, and Jonathan Burkan of the Israel Heritage Foundation meet New York Mayor Eric Adams, presenting him with Shemurah Matzah. Mayor Adams, in turn, promises enhanced police presence for a safe Passover.

Mayor Adams promises enhanced Passover safety

NYPD boosting security for synagogues ahead of Passover

Hate crimes against Jews 'jump off the page' and account for 62% of all hate crimes in NYC, says the commanding officer of the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force.

NYPD boosting security for synagogues ahead of Passover

NYC police precinct council president tears down hostage posters

Upper West Side residents call for dismissal of president of civilian-police community group following his 'overt hatred' displayed by tearing down only posters of Israeli hostages,

NYC police precinct council president tears down hostage posters

Haredi man attacked on the subway in New York

A woman physically assaulted the man and spat on his friend while shouting slurs about them being Jewish.

Haredi man attacked on the subway in New York

Eric Adams:

'There's an antisemite running for NYC mayor'

Incumbent mayor warns one of the candidates seeking his job is 'spewing antisemitism' in meeting with Jewish leaders.

'There's an antisemite running for NYC mayor'

NYC strips three yeshivas of 'school' status

Three more New York City yeshivas lose status and funding over secular education standards.

NYC strips three yeshivas of 'school' status

Trump Tower:

Jewish activists protest for release of Columbia activist

Nearly 100 protesters arrested after sit-in at Trump Tower in NYC to demand release of Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil became one of the faces of the protests against Israel at Columbia University last spring and now faces possible de

Jewish activists protest for release of Columbia activist

NYC:

Old pics of mayoral hopeful Cuomo with Arafat spark controversy

Former Brooklyn state Assemblyman Dov Hikind says 'The only acceptable photo with Yasser Arafat is putting a knife in his back' after pictures of former governor with arch-terrorist resurface.

Old pics of mayoral hopeful Cuomo with Arafat spark controversy

Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo announces NYC mayoral run

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledges past mistakes as he announces NYC mayoral run: New York City is in trouble.

Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo announces NYC mayoral run

Ritchie Torres to Kathy Hochul:

'Lip service on mask ban meaningless, buck stops with you'

Democratic Congressman rips NY Governor for dragging feet on reinstating a ban on masking in public to combat the antisemitism and violence that characterize anti-Israel protests.

'Lip service on mask ban meaningless, buck stops with you'

Hochul event at City College canceled due to anti-Israel protest

NY Governor announcement at NYC school canceled over safety concerns as protesters gather to accuse her of genocide for opposing antisemitism. 3 protestors arrested.

Hochul event at City College canceled due to anti-Israel protest

Anti-Israel protest in NYC marks Nasrallah’s funeral

Several dozen anti-Israel protesters hold funeral for Hezbollah leader in Manhattan’s Washington Square Park, chant “From the river to the sea, Palestine is almost free”.

Anti-Israel protest in NYC marks Nasrallah’s funeral

NYPD investigating hate crime

Jewish girl assaulted in Williamsburg

New York City Police Department searching for an individual who assaulted a Jewish girl in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. The incident is being investigated by the NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force.

Jewish girl assaulted in Williamsburg

Bribery charges against NYC Mayor Adams to be dismissed

US Justice Department directs federal prosecutors to dismiss the bribery case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Bribery charges against NYC Mayor Adams to be dismissed

New York City:

Councilwoman quits Caucus for silence on Hamas treatment of women

Councilwoman Inna Vernikov left the NYC Council's Women's Caucus after it failed to unequivocally condemn Hamas's actions against Israeli women.

Councilwoman quits Caucus for silence on Hamas treatment of women

New in NY: Yad Vashem Way

Unique Yad Vashem exhibit and street naming highlight NYC’s commitment to remember the Holocaust.

New in NY: Yad Vashem Way

'Genocide Cuisine'

Israeli restaurant in New York City vandalized

Miriam restaurant in Park Slope found vandalized with the words “Israel Steals Culture” and “Genocide Cuisine” spray-painted in red.

Israeli restaurant in New York City vandalized

New York:

Hundreds hail 'Palestinian resistance' at rally in Times Square

Hundreds chant anti-Israel slogans at a rally in Times Square held to mark the ceasefire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas.

Hundreds hail 'Palestinian resistance' at rally in Times Square

Survey:

3/4 of New Yorkers support mask ban amid anti-Israel protests

#UnMaskHateNY publishes results of survey finding 75% of New Yorkers support revival of bans on masking in public as anti-Israel activists frequently wear masks during hate-filled demonstrations and while committing hate crimes.

3/4 of New Yorkers support mask ban amid anti-Israel protests

NYPD:

Most hate crimes in 2024 targeted Jews

Antisemitic hate crimes rose 7% in 2024 over 2023 levels even as overall hate crimes fell, constituting 55% of all hate crimes committed in New York City.

Most hate crimes in 2024 targeted Jews

Anti-Israel protesters in NY:

'We don’t want no Zionists here'

Pro-Palestinian Arab demonstrators gather outside NYU Tisch Hospital, demand release of Gaza doctor arrested by IDF over Hamas ties, while chanting slogans against Israel and holding signs with anti-Israel messages.

'We don’t want no Zionists here'

NYC:

Hindu spiritual leader to serve as hate crime prevention chief

Vijah Ramjattan, Hindu spiritual leader and activist, tapped for NYC’s top anti-hate crime post.

Hindu spiritual leader to serve as hate crime prevention chief

Suspected antisemitic ramming in Brooklyn was accident

After accusations incident in which a Jewish woman and her children were hit by a car was an anti-Jewish hate crime, NYPD confirms incident was a traffic accident.

Suspected antisemitic ramming in Brooklyn was accident

New York City:

45-year-old pushed onto subway tracks

Man pushed onto subway tracks in front of an approaching train, suffering critical injuries. Person of interest detained.

45-year-old pushed onto subway tracks

Woman burned to death on NYC subway identified

Illegal migrant faces 1st and 2nd-degree murder charges for throwing lit match at Debrina Kawam and watching as she was burned so badly it took over a week to identify her.

Woman burned to death on NYC subway identified

NYPD:

Taxi crashed into pedestrians due to driver's medical emergency

Authorities confirm that the driver of a taxi cab, which jumped a curb and struck six pedestrians in New York City's Herald Square on Christmas Day, was experiencing a medical emergency at the time.

Taxi crashed into pedestrians due to driver's medical emergency

New York:

Taxi cab hits pedestrians in Herald Square, injuring six

Six injured as taxi cab strikes group of pedestrians in one of New York City's busiest tourist destinations. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.

Taxi cab hits pedestrians in Herald Square, injuring six

New York:

Suspect arrested in burning of woman on subway

NYPD arrests "person of interest" following the incident in which a woman was set on fire and burned to death on a subway train in Brooklyn.

Suspect arrested in burning of woman on subway

In NYC subway car:

Woman burned to death when man throws lit match on her

Man sits on bench and watches as the sleeping woman he set on fire by throwing a lit match at her dies.

Woman burned to death when man throws lit match on her

Jewish leaders call to boycott NY school association

The call follows extensive antisemitism at an annual conference of approximately 8000 people. The association has since issued an apology.

Jewish leaders call to boycott NY school association

Street where Lubavitcher Rebbe lived to renamed for him

NY City Council votes to rename one block of President Street in Brooklyn will be renamed "Lubavitcher Rebbe Way."

Street where Lubavitcher Rebbe lived to renamed for him

Can You Hear Me?

Powerful social experiment in New York highlights hostage crisis

Visionary filmmaker Jonathan Dekel created an underground experiment to see if he could make people care about the 100 people who are held hostage underground in Hamas tunnels, 7 of whom are Americans.

Powerful social experiment in New York highlights hostage crisis

FBI foils massive terror attack on Israeli consulate in New York

The FBI arrested Abdullah Azz al-Din Hassan after he shared his plans with an undercover agent.

FBI foils massive terror attack on Israeli consulate in New York

Mayor Adams at Hanukkah party: 'I'm a modern-day Maccabee'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted hundreds of Jewish New Yorkers at his residence for a pre-Hanukkah celebration that featured kosher food and celebrity guests.

Mayor Adams at Hanukkah party: 'I'm a modern-day Maccabee'

Over anti-Israel backlash:

NYC Comics for Conversation event cancelled

NYC comedy club cancels show after anti-Israel backlash over event meant to heal division following Oct. 7 terror attacks.

NYC Comics for Conversation event cancelled

Arrest made in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Man with multiple fake IDs, a manifesto, a gun, and a silencer arrested at Pennsylvania McDonald’s in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare insurance division CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week.

Arrest made in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Antisemitism in NYC:

Man terrorizing NYC and ripping down Israeli hostage posters

Man in NYC wages a one-man war on anyone posting hostage flyers or removing pro-Palestine stickers. 'He really just hates Jews,' said a local resident.

Man terrorizing NYC and ripping down Israeli hostage posters

In NYC:

Drought could put a damper on public Hanukkah menorah lightings

New York City is asking those previously issued permits for open flame displays to consider contingency plans due to drought warning.

Drought could put a damper on public Hanukkah menorah lightings

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead outside of Manhattan hotel

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth’s insurance division, was shot and killed in a premeditated attack outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Shooter remains at large,

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead outside of Manhattan hotel

NYC:

Mayoral employee who tore down hostage posters suspended

Following outcry, Nallah Sutherland, an employee of the office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who was filmed throwing posters of Israeli hostages in the trash, suspended from her position.

Mayoral employee who tore down hostage posters suspended

NYC:

Mayoral employee filmed ripping down hostage posters

Nallah Sutherland, an employee of the office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, given 'slap on the wrist' after being filmed tearing down posters of Israeli hostages and assaulting the person filming her.

Mayoral employee filmed ripping down hostage posters

For 2nd-straight year:

Anti-Israel protesters attempt to disrupt NY Thanksgiving parade

About 20 protesters accusing Israel of genocide while blocking path of Ronald McDonald balloon at NYC Macy's Thanksgiving parade. Protesters jeered by crowd and arrested.

Anti-Israel protesters attempt to disrupt NY Thanksgiving parade

Man who attempted terror attack on Jews in NY sentenced

Christopher Brown, 23, was arrested in 2022 while preparing to carry out a terror attack against Jewish New Yorkers.

Man who attempted terror attack on Jews in NY sentenced

Staten Island

Motorcyclist suspected of knocking Jew's kippah off arrested

One of two people on a motorcycle who were filmed knocking the kippah off the head of a man who was crossing the street arrested.

Motorcyclist suspected of knocking Jew's kippah off arrested

Watch:

Motorcyclists knock off Jewish man's kippah in Staten Island

Staten Island Shomrim asks for help identifying two people on a motorcycle who were filmed knocking the kippah off the head of a man who was crossing the street.

Motorcyclists knock off Jewish man's kippah in Staten Island

Anti-Israel 'rage playdate' staged outside Chuck Schumer's home

Protesters clash with police after failing to obtain a permit for a protest outside the Senate Majority Leader's home to which they brought their children and anti-Israel coloring books.

Anti-Israel 'rage playdate' staged outside Chuck Schumer's home

Watch:

How a famous YouTuber reacted to anti-Israel protesters

Casey Neistat, one of the most prominent American YouTubers, was recording a podcast when an anti-Israel protest passed by. In response, he stood up, took an Israeli flag, and waved it out the window. He then proceeded to discuss his support for Israel.

How a famous YouTuber reacted to anti-Israel protesters

Man who threatened 'Zionists' in subway car is charged

Christopher Husary, 37, wore a mask and a Hezbollah t-shirt during the June incident; he has now been arrested, and faces charges.

Man who threatened 'Zionists' in subway car is charged

Curtis Sliwa:

'They're always gonna hate you'

The Republican candidate for New York City Mayor claimed that 'Gentiles' would never trust Jews - 'It's in our DNA.'

'They're always gonna hate you'

The aftermath of a car accident in New York City

After the wreck, you want to put the harrowing experience behind you quickly.

The aftermath of a car accident in New York City

Mia Schem in New York: 'My heart remains hostage in Gaza'

New York memorial ceremony honoring victims of October 7 massacre included freed hostages and the Israeli consul general Ofir Akunis.

Mia Schem in New York: 'My heart remains hostage in Gaza'

Trump in NYC:

'Kamala has destroyed our country'

Trump speaks at election rally at Madison Square Garden in New York: I will stop the chaos in the Middle East…we will build a massive defense shield, all made in the USA.

'Kamala has destroyed our country'

Rudy Giuliani at Trump rally:

'We have to be there for Israel because they're there for us!'

The former NYC Mayor addressed the rally at Madison Square Garden and warned: 'Hamas is not there for us, Iran is not there for us, they want to kill us. And the Palestinians are taught to kill us at two years old.'

'We have to be there for Israel because they're there for us!'

Jewish Voices for Peace activists storm New York Stock Exchange

JVP claims 500 activists participated in demonstration designed to disrupt the New York Stock Exchange, 200 arrested.

Jewish Voices for Peace activists storm New York Stock Exchange

NYC: Woman brags about ripping down, crumpling hostage poster

Masked woman claiming to support 'Palestinian resistance' brags about tearing down a poster of an Israeli hostage

NYC: Woman brags about ripping down, crumpling hostage poster

Gallery

Thousands gather in Times Square to mark October 7th anniversary

Thousands gathered in Times Square in New York City to mark the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre and to call for the release of the hostages.

Thousands gather in Times Square to mark October 7th anniversary

Brooklyn:

Driver threatens Jewish worshippers on Rosh Hashanah

On Jewish New Year, NYC driver threatens 2 Jewish men walking to synagogue with screams of 'F–-ing Jew! Drop dead Zionist,' and swerves toward them.

Driver threatens Jewish worshippers on Rosh Hashanah

'Terrorist' painted on Manhattan congressman's office

Rep. Adriano Espaillat's office vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti as pro-Palestinian protests reignite across NYC.

'Terrorist' painted on Manhattan congressman's office

NYC

Anti-Israel protesters chant 'We're gonna get you' at Netanyahu

Within Our Lifetime organization holds protest outside hotel where Israeli PM is believed to be staying ahead of his UN speech.

Anti-Israel protesters chant 'We're gonna get you' at Netanyahu