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New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani addresses his supporters at a Democratic primary election night watch party in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago via Getty Images)
June 26, 2025, 11:02 am
Schumer and Nadler praise Mamdani, in sharp contrast to Jewish establishment
“There is a lot of concern right now,” UJA-Federation of New York said in a statement. Jewish progressive groups, on the other hand, were thrilled with the results.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani greets supporters during an election night gathering in Queens, New York,June 24, 2025. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
June 25, 2025, 10:35 am
Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC is a boost for the boycott Israel movement
The Democratic nominee for NYC mayor just earned the most support of any candidate who backs BDS.
By Philissa Cramer
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani addresses accusations of antisemitism at a press conference Wednesday morning. (Screenshot)
June 18, 2025, 5:59 pm
In tearful address, Mamdani laments criticism following his ‘globalize the intifada’ comments
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum weighed in after Mamdani declined to condemn the phrase.
By Grace Gilson
A temporary billboard displayed by Nike was meant to inspire runners in the 2025 London Marathon, April 27, 2025. (Via X)
April 29, 2025, 3:42 pm
Nike apologizes for marathon ad using the Holocaust phrase ‘Never Again’
The billboard used a black and red color scheme and the phrase “Never Again. Until Next Year.”
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Anti-Israel protesters in Times Square, New York City, January 1, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
January 2, 2025, 8:36 am
Hundreds chant for ‘intifada’ at New Year’s Day protest in NYC’s Times Square
Demonstrators hold signs saying ‘Zionism is cancer,’ argue with pro-Israel counter-protesters; sides separated by police on high alert following New Orleans terror attack
By Luke Tress
Close up of the NYPD logo on a police car. (Tim Drivas/Getty)
November 9, 2024, 7:52 pm
Anti-Israel protester indicted for hate crime for allegedly threatening Jewish man on subway
Christopher Husary, 36, indicted for attempted coercion as a hate crime.
By Luke Tress
New York Mayor Eric Adams speaks to Jewish college students at City Hall, Sept. 23, 2024. (Luke Tress)
September 27, 2024, 12:21 pm
What Eric Adams’ Jewish supporters and critics are saying after his indictment
Adams has built ties to Jewish communities during his decades-long rise through New York City politics, connections that may assist him as he fights the charges.
By Luke Tress
The Manhattan office of New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat vandalized with anti-Israel graffiti, Sept. 27, 2024. (Ben Sales)
September 27, 2024, 12:15 pm
Congressman’s office vandalized as pro-Palestinian protests reignite across NYC
“F— Israel” and inverted triangles painted outside Rep. Adriano Espaillat’s Washington Heights office.
By Luke Tress
Howard Teich speaks at a monument in The Battery that marks the Jewish arrival in New York in September 1654. New York, NY, Sept. 13, 2023. (Julia Gergely)
September 12, 2024, 9:13 am
NYC poised to officially recognize Landing Day, when the first Jewish community arrived in 1654
While the exact day the Jews landed in New York is not known, records indicate it occurred during the week before Rosh Hashanah, which that year was on Sept. 12, 1654.
By Julia Gergely
Supporters of Malky Berkowitz launched a “mikvah strike” — a form of protest that leverages Jewish sexual purity rituals as a pressure tactic for Malky's husband to give her a divorce. (Design by Jackie Hajdenberg. Images courtesy of Adina Sash)
September 11, 2024, 6:13 pm
New York woman at center of Orthodox ‘sex strike’ receives her Jewish divorce
“Definitely each woman, in her own way, took on the solidarity with Malky and until she was free."
By Jackie Hajdenberg
George Latimer speaks during a press conference at the Mount Vernon Democratic headquarters on June 24, 2024. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
June 25, 2024, 10:09 pm
George Latimer defeats Jamaal Bowman in bitter NY primary fought over Israel
"This triumph by a strong pro-Israel candidate represents a major victory for the Democratic mainstream that stands with the Jewish state and a defeat for the extremist fringe."
By Luke Tress
Sen. Chuck Schumer spoke about the incidents on the Senate floor on June 12, 2024. (Screenshot from YouTube)
June 14, 2024, 11:08 am
‘Unacceptable antisemitism’: Leaders decry vandalism of Brooklyn Museum director’s home
Sen. Chuck Schumer: "This is not even close to free speech."
By Lisa Keys
Illustrative: NYPD vehicles in a religious neighborhood in Brooklyn, Nov. 6, 2022. (Luke Tress)
May 30, 2024, 3:40 pm
Man charged with hate crimes after driving car at Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn
The man allegedly shouted antisemitic slurs during the attack
By Luke Tress
(Photo by HeungSoon via Pixabay)
January 8, 2024, 3:41 pm
Basketball coach fired at NY school where players shouted antisemitic slurs at Jewish opponents
Players on Roosevelt’s team were unusually aggressive during the game, leading to injuries on Leffell’s squad.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Gov. Hochul said she had directed the New York State Police and the state’s national guard to be on high alert and step up patrols of at-risk sites for Hanukkah, following the firing of shots at an Albany synagogue on Dec. 7, 2023. (Jason Lawrence/Wikimedia Commons)
December 7, 2023, 8:18 pm
Shots fired fired at Albany synagogue with preschool, suspect in custody
The suspect shouted “Free Palestine” during the incident.
By Luke Tress
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