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Thousands of Jewish Teens Sing ‘Am Yisrael Chai’ in NYC’s Times Square

The “Times Square Takeover,” a highlight of Chabad’s annual CTeen International Shabbaton, took on new significance this year as Jewish teens gathered to pray for the hostages and peace.

Richie Taylor, Highest-Ranking NYPD Officer with a Kipa Promoted to Deputy Chief

A resident of the Midwood section of Brooklyn, Taylor is the commanding officer of the NYPD's department of community affairs.

Pro-Hamas Activists Fail to Ruin New York City’s New Year’s Eve

While calling for the annihilation of the State of Israel and its Jews, the protesters also carried a banner declaring "By any means necessary," provided by the anti-Israel "Within Our Lifetime" organization.

NYC Braces for Pro-Hamas Disruptions on New Year’s Eve in Times Square

Since October 7th, there have been 483 anti-Israel protests in New York City alone, with more than 161,000 screaming their hate for the Jewish State.

Large Swastika Found in New York’s Baruch College Bathroom

"Last week he entered the lobby of his school and there was a Palestinian flag hanging from the balcony above. The security had to wait for NYPD to come in to protect them and only then removed it."

Hamas Supporters Trap Jewish Students in NYC College Library

"Police have been called for 40 minutes and are afraid to get involved. Security locked the students in as they are worried they cannot protect the Jews right now."

New York City Under Water for First Days Yom Tov Sukkot

More than seven inches of rain fell in Brooklyn and more than six inches of rain was reported in Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx, with peak rainfall amounts of three inches per hour.

Pro-Israel Rally in NYC Shows Support for Netanyahu

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with the organizers to express his thanks for their support.

Agudath Israel Warns US Officials Against Meddling in Israel’s Internal Affairs

“The United States would rightly resent another nation’s attempts to influence our own internal political affairs. Members of Congress and other American officials should ponder that."

Biden, Netanyahu Meet in NYC during UN General Assembly

The bilateral meeting is still a backhanded slap to the Israeli leader, who has yet to receive an invitation to the White House.

New York City Mosques Can Now Publicly Call to Prayer on Fridays and Ramadan

NYC mosques will be allowed to use external loudspeakers on Friday afternoons and every evening of Ramadan to call for prayers.

New York City Air Quality ‘ Unhealthy’ Due to Canadian Wildfire Smoke

City residents were warned to limit their time outdoors, particularly those with respiratory illnesses, heart disease, children and adults over 65.

Study: New York City Sinking Under its Own Weight

"Every additional high-rise building constructed at coastal, river, or lakefront settings could contribute to future flood risk."

Disabilities Lawsuit Seeks to End NYC’s ‘Open Streets’

The plaintiffs argue Open Streets makes it impossible for seniors and those with disabilities to successfully access those areas.

1 Dead, 5 Injured in Manhattan Garage Collapse Near Pace University

An adjacent garage at 27 Beekman Run was subsequently shut down after fire officials determined it was also unsafe.

New York City Banks Slash ATM Hours to Boost Security

New York State regulations require banks to install security cameras to record all those who enter the bank and/or its vestibule, and the footage must be kept for 45 days.

Israeli Expats Harass Kohelet Forum Head in NYC Judicial Reform Protests

Leftist demonstrators have been harassing Moshe Koppel at his various meetings while doing their best to disrupt daily life in Israel with road blocks and traffic slowdowns.

‘Day of Rage’ in New York’s Grand Central Station Calls for Intifada, Destruction of...

“With our spirit and our blood, we will redeem you, O Palestine!” they yelled. “We don’t want no two states, we want all of it!” they chanted.

Tens of Thousands of New Yorkers Fled to Florida in 2022

Rising crime, plunging quality of life and high taxes have combined to inspire New Yorkers to run to Florida.

New York City Plans to Convert Office Space to Housing

Mayor Eric Adams said he hopes to add as many as 20,000 homes in the city over the next 10 years – or at least, housing for 40,000 individuals.

New York City Nurses Strike at Mount Sinai NYC, Montefiore Medical Centers

Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn’s Borough Park neighborhood was one of the sites that reached an agreement with the nurses.

Tens of Thousands to Jam Times Square to Watch the Ball Drop

At the stroke o.f midnight, the crystal lights on the massive Ball will be turned off, and the numerals “2023" will glow above Times Square.

New York Gears Up for ‘Significant’ Winter Storm

The biggest risk will come when plummeting temperatures lead to flash freezing that will cause icy road conditions.

Federal, State & Local Officials Address New York, New Jersey Jewish Leaders at Symposium...

"There should be a 'no plea bargaining rule' -- if you are arrested for hate crimes. No plea bargaining!"

NYC Health Dept. Warns: Mask Up Indoors; Tripledemic Has Arrived

Those at increased risk of catching the viruses include people ages 65 and older, infants, those with weakened immune systems and/or underlying medical conditions, pregnant women and those who are not up to date on their vaccinations.

Statewide NY Minimum Wage to Rise on Dec. 31

A new bill under consideration in the State Legislature would increase that figure to $21.25 by January 2027 for the entire state.

NYC Mayor Adams Takes on Serious Mental Illness in the Streets

The mayor also announced new clinical co-response teams to be deployed in the subways and enhanced training for first responders who face those with serious mental illness.

NYC Mayor Adams Orders More Spending Cuts

The NYPD, FDNY, Departments of Correction and Sanitation and educators were not included in the order.

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