Orthodox Jew Belted by Thugs on Brooklyn Street, Third Attack in One Week
Police are still investigating two other hate crimes against religious Jewish men from last week.
Orthodox Jew Bloodied in Anti-Semitic Attack in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
“Has it become too dangerous for openly religious Jewish men to walk the streets of NYC?”
FOIL Data Offer Window Into Proposed NYSED Regulations
Requests submitted by The Jewish Press under the Freedom Of Information Law for clarifications of the proposed regulations produced conflicting answers.
‘New York Times’ Editor Apologizes for Antisemitic Tweets
“I have deleted tweets from a decade ago that are offensive. I am deeply sorry,” posted politics editor Tom Wright-Piersanti on his Twitter page, which is currently private.
New York’s Jewish Students Eligible for Title I Assistance
Spearheading advocacy for day schools and yeshivahs was the Jewish Education Project, a partner agency of UJA-Federation of New York.
US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Treated for Pancreatic Cancer
“The tumor was treated definitively and there is no evidence of disease elsewhere in the body... No further treatment is needed at this time.”
Williamsburg Robbery Leads To Neighborhood Scuffle
I ran after the guy," Perry told The Jewish Press. I told him to just give me the jacket – I don’t want to hurt you and you don’t want to hurt me.
Arab Infiltrator Recognized in 770 Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters, Removed
Anyone who sees this man is asked to immediately call the New York Police Department and Shmira at 718-221-0303.
Police Arrest Two in Attacks on Williamsburg Jews
Four of the five attacks were against Hasidic men on their way to shul.
Assemblywoman Malliotakis Visits Israel As She Kicks Off Congressional Campaign
It left a permanent mark on my conscience that we, as Americans, must be at the forefront of the fight against anti-Semitism and any other form of religious discrimination or hate.
Jamaican-Born Republican Has Sights On Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Seat
Being welcomed here in America and going through the process of becoming a citizen was not only exciting; it’s something I will always hold dear.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Guards Suspended, Warden Reassigned
The guards are reportedly suspected of falsifying log entries, showing they had been checking on Epstein as warranted.
Suspect Arrested in Anti-Semitic Attack in Crown Heights
The suspect was arrested by New York Police and charged with a hate-crime assault, harassment and criminal possession of a weapon.
Gov. Cuomo ‘Sickened’ by Assaults on Hasidic Jews
According to Police, the attackers sneaked up on their victims from behind, punched them in the face and emptied their pockets.
Schumer Bill to Regulate Sale of Bulletproof Vests
“What we have learned is that a good number of those intent on mass shootings buy body armor,” Schumer said, adding, “They want to kill as many people as possible.”
Chabad Girls’ School is First in NYC to Install Bulletproof Doors
The school plans to install 90 of the doors, which cost $2,500 each. Both school officials and parents say the peace of mind is worth it, and a federal grant from Homeland Security is helping to pay the cost.
PTSD in NYC: Times Square Chaos Erupts as Motorcycle Backfire Mistaken for Gunfire
The NYPD swiftly announced on all public and social media outlets that there was nothing to fear.
Melinda Katz Wins Recount in Queens DA Primary
Melinda Katz is no stranger to narrowly-decided primaries. In 1998, she lost the primary race for Chuck Schumer's 9th congressional district to Anthony Weiner by 285 votes.
NY Rabbis Urge Nadler, House Judiciary Committee to Enforce Extradition of Sbarro Terrorist Ahlam...
Despite appearing on the “FBI Most Wanted Terrorist” list, with a $5 million bounty on her head, Ahlam Tamimi continues to live fearlessly in Jordan, proud of her “accomplishment.”
Orange County Town Sued for Discrimination Against Chassidic Development
When the town of Chester settled for the new homes, it wasn't aware they would come with Jews in black hats and long kapotas who talk funny and eat kugel.
COJO Flatbush Empowers Next Generation Of Leaders
The enrollment events are a striking testament to the unmatched reach of COJO Flatbush across the city's numerous distinct communities.
Albany Beat – July 26, 2019
Only about 10 to 15 percent of the voters come to the polls in an off-year election when people run for local government office.
US Measles Outbreak Spreads Again, the Worst in Quarter of a Century
In New York City, as of July 22, there have been 637 confirmed cases of measles since September 2018.
Manhattan DA Robert Morgenthau Dies 10 Days Shy of 100
In 2005, Morgenthau, 85 years of age, ran against a much younger challenge and a vigorous campaigner, former state court judge Leslie Crocker Snyder. Morgenthau won re-election with more than 99% of the vote.
52,000 Brooklynites in the Dark Sunday Night Including Flatbush, Mill Basin
The blackout appears to impact the neighborhoods of Flatbush, Flatlands, Mill Basin, Old Mill Basin, Bergen Beach, and Georgetown.
40K Without Power on Upper West Side of NYC
Traffic lights, elevators and street lights were all knocked out on the Upper West Side, in Midtown and into Hell's Kitchen.
Likud Urging AG to Investigate Ehud Barak’s Deals with Pedophile Multimillionaire
MK Miki Zohar (Likud) this week came very close to suggesting in an Army Radio interview that Barak participated in Epstein's predilections in the latter's NYC apartment.
NY, Israel Ink Memorandum Of Understanding on FinTech Cooperation
“New York and Israel are both centers of innovation and given our close friendship there are many mutual benefits to a partnership in the emerging FinTech market."
NY Gov Andrew Cuomo, PM Netanyahu Meet on Anti-Semitism, Economic Issues
"Wave stricter laws than ever before and when we find people who have done antisemitic activity, they will be prosecuted.”