Former Democratic NY Congressman Ackerman Opposes ObamaDeal

Former liberal Democratic New York Congressman Gar Ackerman has come out four-square against the nuclear deal with Iran, Ackerman, who was New York City's 7th...

Orthodox Residents Suing LeFrak City over Electric Doors

The plaintiff allege that a building manager told them to “Go somewhere else if you don’t like it.”

Queens Democratic Congresswoman Breaks Ranks and Opposes ObamaDeal

"The deal before us now is simply too dangerous for the American people."

Jewish Assemblywoman Says She’s Been Bullied By Colleagues

The negative feelings went beyond Jewish lawmakers. They include non-Jewish lawmakers who represent Jewish constituencies.

‘Stop Nuclear Iran’ Rally Next Wednesday at Times Square

Yesterday's agreement should be an opportunity for most GOP presidential candidates to show up.

NY School District to Pay $4.5 M for Ignoring Years of Anti-Semitism

Vile antisemitism in a school district 90 miles from NYC led to a multi-million dollar settlement.

7-Eleven Recognizes Slurpee Needs of Observant Jews

Noting that 7/11 (2015) fell on Shabbat this year, some 7-Eleven stores extended their free Slurpee tradition for an additional day.

Katz’s Deli’s Chef Kenneth Kohn Died

Katz’s Deli, a Lower East Side institution since 1888, has issued a statement in memory of its departed chef.

F.A.O. Schwarz Closing Flagship July 15 on NYC’s Fifth Avenue

F.A.O. Schwarz is closing its iconic flagship store on NYC's Fifth Avenue due to rising rent prices.

Neo-Nazis Vandalize Borough Park Talmud Torah

Neo-Nazis vandalized a Talmud Torah in Boro Park, Brooklyn this week.

Funeral for Rabbi Yekutiel Menachem Rapp, obm

The funeral for Rabbi Yekutiel Menachem Rapp is to pass by 770 Eastern Parkway Tuesday at 3:45 pm ET.

Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Yekutiel Rapp, 66, Passes

Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Yekutiel Rapp, 66, is struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Crown Heights.

Framework Agreement On Non-Public New York Schools

“The mandated services program is a key funding source that helps non-public schools meet their bottom lines. We welcome this new funding.”

New York State Assembly Passes Anti-BDS Resolution

New York follows Indiana, Illinois and Tennessee to condemn BDS.

Bloomberg Donates $100 Million to Cornell Campus of Technion University

Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg has donated the foundation carrying his name is donating $100 million towards a $2 billion the Cornell Tech campus on...

Foxman Slams Israel on His Way Out the Door

ADL's Foxman slams Israelis as ingrates and believes they don't understand their existential threat the way he does.

Anti-Semitic Crime Spikes in New York City

Anti-Defamation League and New York City officials cite a sharp rise in anti-Semitic incidents in the city.

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.

Rabbi Binyomin Klein, Member of Secretariat to Lubavitcher Rebbe, zt’l, 79, Passes Away

Rabbi Binyomin Klein, 79, long-time aide of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, zt'l passed away Friday morning.

US Love for Israel Expressed in Concert for Israel in Central Park

Despite the torrential rains, this year's Israel Day Concert in Central Park was a huge success.

Swastika on the F Train

Anti-Semitic vandals in NYC scratch an F train with a swastika on Tuesday, leading to commuter delays.

New York Celebrates Israel In Annual Parade

“We have an extraordinary tie between the city of New York and the state of Israel,” the mayor told reporters. “Protecting the future of Israel is something so many New Yorkers care deeply about.”

Marchers Danced Through Rain at 2015 NY Israel Day Parade

Parents carried little ones on their shoulders, and held five-year-old children by the hand. Older children gripped their blue-and-white flags tightly and waved them...

LIVE: New York Celebrates the Israel Day Parade [video]

New York celebrates one of its largest, most popular parades of the year, starting at 11 am: the Israel Day Parade.

Israel Rejects as ‘False’ UJA Federation’s Claims about Israel Parade ‘Inclusion’

Israeli Consul General refutes UJA president's claim that government insists NIF march in Celebrate Israel parade.

Former NY Gov. Pataki Running for GOP Presidential Nominee

Former New York Gov. George Pataki is the latest Republican to throw his hat in the crowed GOP ring of presidential hopefuls. He declared his...

Jewish Red Army Veterans Mark V-E Day on Hebrew Date in Times Sq

More than 50 Red Army Jewish war veterans from New York during World War II gathered to mark Hebrew date of V-E day.

Albany Beat

“I think things were going very well under Senator Skelos, so I don’t think Senator Flanagan’s ascension to the leadership was a referendum on Senator Skelos,” Felder told The Jewish Press after the vote.

Grass Roots Jewish Groups Condemn NYC Jewish Leadership for Condoning BDS

NYC's UJA-Federation leadership was criticzed for allowing groups that support economic sanctions against Israel to again march in the Celebrate Israel Parade.

Grass Roots Rally Against NYC Jewish Bigwigs for Providing Cover to Anti-Israel Groups

Ostensibly Jewish "leaders" are protecting and promoting those engaged in economic and legal warfare against the Jewish State.

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