Manhattan

Israeli victims of Iranian terrorism among those to be compensated after sale of NYC skyscraper

The United States first sought to seize the 650 Fifth Avenue skyscraper in 2008, after learning of the Iranian government-owned bank’s secret interest in the property.

650 Fifth Avenue, a 36-story office tower near Manhattan's Rockefeller Center, is seen on April 20, 2014.
A satellite image shows damage on Kharg Island, Iran, after US strikes, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, March 14, 2026.

In striking Kharg Island, Trump struck the choke point of Iran’s oil economy - opinion

Tucker Carlson looks on during US President Donald Trump’s meeting with oil  industry executives, at the White House in Washington, Jan. 9.

What Bret Stephens got wrong in his ‘State of World Jewry’ address - opinion

The Midtown Manhattan skyline of New York City is seen as ice floats on the Hudson River on January 28, 2026.

New York UN School ignored Jewish teacher's antisemitism complaints, investigated her instead


Jewish progressive groups call out ‘massive attack’ on Israeli democracy in New York City rally

The protest in Manhattan was different, organized and largely attended by American Jewish groups that support progressive policies in Israel.

Downtown Manhattan's skyline is seen in New York City, US, August 21, 2021.

The quest to replace Park East Synagogue's 92-year-old rabbi is not going smoothly

The spat centered on who will succeed the Orthodox congregation's 92-year-old spiritual leader, Rabbi Arthur Schneier, just like last time.

 Park East Synagogue

Remove plaques honoring French Nazis, Manhattan Borough pres. tells NYC

Philippe Pétain and Pierre Laval collaborated with the Nazis in Vichy France, personally overseeing antisemitic measures.

The name French Nazi collaborator Henri Philippe Pétain is engraved in New York City's "Canyon of Heroes" on Broadway, alongside those of historical figures such as Churchill, De Gaulle and Ben Gurion

Plan to attack NYC Jews was 'not an idle threat'- Mayor Adams

NYPD have increased security at synagogues and other Jewish institutions as a result of the threats and Adams said the extra protection for the city's 1.6 million Jews would continue through Hanukkah

Image of the NYPD Logo

Prosecutors rest case in Trump Organization's criminal tax fraud trial

If convicted, the Trump Organization could face up to $1.6 million in fines for the three tax fraud counts and sex other counts it faces.

 Former US President Donald Trump speaks during a rally to boost Ohio Republican candidates ahead of their May 3 primary election, at the county fairgrounds in Delaware, Ohio, U.S. April 23, 2022.

Halloween: US Nazi costumes cause rage across social media

A man from Manhattan dressed up as a Nazi and a man from Madison, Wisconsin dressed up as Adolf Hitler for Halloween.

Finnish neo-nazis start their Independence Day march with swastika flags in Helsinki, Finland December 6, 2018.

Is ‘frozen shoulder’ a genetic condition? NY study finds links to specific genes

Research by orthopedists in New York City points to specific genes associated with an increased risk of this condition.

 People crowd into 7th Avenue at 42nd street in Manhattan in 2015.

Actor Kevin Spacey says his father was a Neo-Nazi and white supremacist

Spacey made the revelation during his sexual abuse trial in New York where he is charged with sexual assault against actor Anthony Rapp.

 Actor Kevin Spacey arrives at the Manhattan Federal Court for his civil sex abuse case in New York City, US, October 13, 2022.

Actresses Shira Haas and Gal Gadot to receive awards at AICF celebration

Both Gadot and Haas play superheroes: Wonder Woman in the DCEU and Sabra in the MCU respectively. Now they are being awarded together.

Shira Haas and Alena Yiv from Asia.

Donald Trump wins ruling in rape accuser Carroll's defamation lawsuit

Trump claimed he was shielded from Carroll's lawsuit by a federal law immunizing government employees from defamation claims.

 FORMER US president Donald Trump speaks at a ‘Save America’ rally in North Carolina last month. Trump is either the American Messiah or the American Putin. There is nothing in between.