New York
Mamdani hands 9/11 ceremonial pen to lawyer who defended bin Laden ally
Kassem, a law professor at City University of New York (CUNY), served as the lawyer for multiple problematic individuals, including a close ally of Osama Bin Laden, Ahmed al-Darbi.
Police arrest suspect in connection to pair of Monticello synagogue break-ins
Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms
Hebrew cheers in Queens: Israeli teen Dan Brand makes his mark at US Open juniors
New York Governor Kathy Hochul promises to increase holiday security at synagogues, Jewish sites
About two weeks ago, a man broke into Shabbat services at the Central Synagogue, attacked a worshiper and a security guard, and caused property damage. He was later charged with hate crimes.
'Let us have our peace': Fearing disruption at Ground Zero, 9/11 families ask Mamdani to stay away
US AFFAIRS: Families of 9/11 victims are urging New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero, saying his presence could disrupt their day of mourning.
Do not refer to 9/11 as 'terror attacks,' leaked Canadian broadcaster memo instructs reporters
Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, CBC journalists were reportedly told to avoid describing the attacks as “terrorist attacks,” drawing criticism in Canada.
Dodgers, F1 stakes not for sale, says TWG Global as company sells assets amid fraud investigation
The comments were made in a biting news release attacking the investigations and allegations of fraud.
Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for dots and pumpkins, dies at 97
Kusama, who was candid about her mental health struggles, said New York gave her neuroses. Around 1977, a few years after returning to Japan, she voluntarily entered a mental hospital.
US judge dismisses X lawsuit over New York law requiring hate speech disclosures
Signed in December 2024 by Governor Kathy Hochul, the New York law required social media companies with at least $100 million of annual revenue to disclose how they eliminate hate on their platforms.
Tim Curry, actor famed for 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' dead at 80
Curry appeared in numerous movies, often as a hammy villain, was nominated three times for a Tony Award for Broadway roles, and performed voice work in many animated films and TV shows.
New York brothers charged with hate crimes after allegedly stealing, burning Israeli flag
Both brothers were charged with hate crimes related to theft and criminal damage, as well as destroying evidence.
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Israir receives FAA operational approval, expects to start selling tickets to US 'soon'
Israir already has approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation, and it expects to start selling tickets to New York for October flights.
Antisemitic incidents, anti-Israel hostility on rise in New York City public schools, report shows
The report claimed that in many cases, school administrations or district officials failed to act effectively, allowing hostile conditions to persist across multiple school years.
