New York
Even with hostages home, ‘Torn’ documentary about NYC’s poster wars remains relevant
“Torn” was first released last year, when about 100 Israelis were still held hostage, out of roughly 250 taken on. But even now, with all the living hostages home, it is still a relevant piece.
Who is the 83-year-old Jewish activist that stars in Zohran Mamdani’s campaign ads?
Mamdani celebrates hope in Middle East after US tax dollars 'funded a genocide' in Gaza
In Central Park, pro-Israel demonstrators wait with hope for release of Hamas hostages
Zabar’s fans mourn Saul Zabar, who transformed his family’s Jewish grocery into an NYC institution
Saul Zabar, New York City Jewish grocery legend, passed away at 97.
Police question boy, 13, for sneaking onto NY-bound flight
The boy managed to bypass security and board an El Al flight bound for New York without a passport or boarding pass.
Hamas, PIJ flags waved at NYC October 7 massacre anniversary march
At a Manhattan march marking Hamas’s October 7 massacre, protesters waved Hamas and PIJ flags and praised Yahya Sinwar as a “martyr.”
Mamdani: 'Netanyahu launched a genocidal war in wake of October 7'
"Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Israeli government launched a genocidal war: A death toll that now far exceeds 67,000," Mamdani wrote.
Cuomo calls on Mamdani to condemn the phrase ‘Globalize the Intifada’ ahead of Oct. 7
Mamdani has acknowledged the phrase “meant something different to the Jewish community” and discouraged its usage.
NYC synagogue hosts Catholic archbishop, Sandy Koufax jersey, marking 60-year US Jewry milestones
Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove surprised his New York congregation on Yom Kippur with Sandy Koufax’s jersey and a visit from Archbishop Timothy Dolan.
Amid deal optimism, hostage families rally in Jerusalem, New York to demand immediate release
Families and survivors in Jerusalem and New York marked two years since the October 7 massacre, urging the release of 48 hostages still held in Gaza and expressing hope for a breakthrough deal.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than 4 years in prison over prostitution conviction
The American rapper was convicted on two counts of arranging for paid male escorts to travel across state lines to take part in drug-fueled sexual performances.
Gary Shteyngart reflects on his botched bris in a new short film
Told with humor, sensitivity, and pain, the 20-minute film — shot almost entirely in black and white — is directed by Dana Ben-Ari.
New York becomes latest experiment in subsidies for Jewish day school tuition
The UJA Federation of New York has started a three-year $15 million pilot fund to help cover Jewish day school tuition in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island.
New York Mayor Adams drops re-election bid, leaving Cuomo and Mamdani as frontrunners
The NYC mayoral election will likely go between Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
