El Al Teams Up with GetTaxi
El Al has signed an agreement with GetTaxi to offer passengers discounts for GetTaxi's cab hailing service in New York, Tel Aviv and other...
New York Goes to Lockdown after 10K COVID-19 Cases Confirmed
NY Gov. Cuomo: “I don’t believe it is going to be a matter of weeks – it’s going to be a matter of months."
Torah Crown Stolen from Crown Heights Shul
A Crown Heights Shul was burglarized on Friday night and the thief made off with the silver crown of the Sefer Torah, tools, a...
Jewish Neighborhood Patrol Group in Brooklyn Sets Out to Train Asian Neighbors
The Flatbush Shomrim is assisting a new Asian community watch program as both minorities remain targets of increasing hate crimes.
House Panel Approves $2 million for US-Israel Energy Cooperation
The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee has allotted $2 million for U.S.-Israel energy cooperation in the fiscal year 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations...
Thousands Join NYPD 2nd Time in 4 Days; Slain Cop Wilbert Mora Laid to...
Just four days ago, the sea of blue similarly stood at attention as the body of Police Officer Jason Rivera was brought to the cathedral.
NYPD to Try Anti-Harassment Inspector Who Posted Racist, Anti-Semitic Messages
The NYPD investigators concluded that Kobel lied in his interview last week when he denied being Clouseau.
NYPD Hunting Hater Who Posted Antisemitic Notes, Smashed Windows at Starbucks
The incident took place at the Starbucks on 9th Avenue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.
A ‘Wall of Blue’ Bids Farewell to NYPD 1st Detective Wenjian Liu
Tens of thousands of police from across the US and Canada stand in rain to honor fallen Chinese NYPD Detective Wenjian Liu, but turn their backs on the mayor.
Albany Beat
After spending a day lobbying lawmakers in Albany, at least one person came away from several meetings less than enthusiastic about the prospects of this bill passing.
3 Brooklyn Teen Girls Wanted for Antisemitic Hate Crime Spree
The attacks are under investigation by the NYPD Hate Crime Task Force.
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.”
Suspected Murderer of Rabbi Joseph Raksin, z’l, Arrested in Miami, FL
This Chanukah the family of Rabbi Joseph Raksin, z'l, merits the miracle of closure; an arrest in the rabbi's murder.
Jewish Lawmakers Call for ‘State of Emergency’ Over Anti-Semitic Attacks in New York
But only Mayor De Blasio has the authority to formally request a 'state of emergency' status for New York City from the Governor.
New York Approves Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
Health officials recommended the third shot be the same brand as that with which New Yorkers were inoculated the first and second times.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams: ‘We Need Arrests’ for Anti-Semitism
“Drawing a swastika is a hate crime. If you have info about people drawing a swastika, or any hate symbols, call NYPDTips at 800-577-TIPS.”
Suspect in Williamsburg Lethal Hit and Run to Surrender
He said he fled the scene because he was afraid of being killed by his pursuers, and didn’t know the couple had been killed until he saw it in newspapers.
Rally to Fund Security at Houses of Worship in NYC
Councilman Kalman Yeger this week is introducing a bill calling for armed security guards at houses of worship.
Parents of Murdered Yeshiva Youth in NY Jewish Unity Event
The parents of two of three Israeli teens kidnapped and murdered by Hamas last summer will join a UJA-Federation of New York Jewish Unity...
Chabad-Lubavitch Vows ‘Vibrant Jewish Life’ to Continue in Paris
Chabad Education Chairman Rabbi Krinsky vows vibrant Jewish life will continue in Paris.
Brooklyn Jewish Lawmakers Propose ‘Save Our Stores’ Act
"Our community is being targeted with enforcement unseen anywhere else in New York.
Atheist Birthright Founder and Rabbi Buchwald to Do Battle
Jewish Outreach founder Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald and Birthright’s co-founder, self-declared atheist Michael Steinhardt have agreed “to wrestle out” their beliefs in a debate.
Chasidic Jew Attacked in Crown Heights, Brooklyn
The attacker is described as about 35 years of age, wearing a black bandana and black t-shirt. The victim fought back.
NYPD Hunting Perp Who Punched Jewish Teens in Flatbush, Brooklyn
A second male was filming both incidents from inside a van, as seen by both victims.
Israel’s Mission to UN Hosts Gathering 30th Anniversary of March of the Living
"If we do not succeed in passing the torch of memory to future generations throughout the world, the lesson will not be learned.”
Lower East Side Synagogue Cautioning Next Door Art Center on Inviting Linda Sarsour
She has tweeted that a young Palestinian boy going to throw stones at Israeli soldiers is the 'definition of courage.'
Hit-and-Run Killer of Satmar Couple Charged with Manslaughter
Julio Acevedo, the driver of a car in an accident that killed Satmar Chassidim Nachman Glauber and his pregnant wife Raizy in Brooklyn was...
Lhota: De Blasio Is Dinkins 2.0
“Did you miss me?” Lhota responded with a devilish smirk when asked by a Capital New York reporter about his new aggressive style.
21 Injured in 7-Alarm Fire at Kings Plaza Shopping Mall
“The black, toxic smoke, the heat, the limited area firefighters had to work in all made it very difficult to quickly extinguish the fire."