New York
New York is a state within the United States and is one of the original 13 colonies that formed the country following the American Revolution. Nicknamed "The Empire State," New York is the 27th largest state by area and the fourth largest by population. It is also the third most economically prosperous state by GDP, behind only California and Texas. Its capital city is Albany and its largest city is New York City, which is also the largest city in the US.
Silver Moon Bakery, an UWS spot known for its challah, reopens on Broadway
Silver Moon Bakery announced via Instagram Thursday that the new bakery would be opening Friday, but with a twist: The new location at 2664 Broadway.
Court overturns conviction in case of Jewish 6-year-old who went missing in 1979
Columbia University disciplines dozens of students for pro-Palestinian library protest
Netanyahu slams Mamdani on Nelk Boys podcast, which draws criticism for hosting Israeli PM
Noa Cochva faces online abuse after responding to Glastonbury antisemitism - interview
The former pageant winner said that she's received physical and verbal threats after filming an Instagram video claiming "Death to the IDF" chant calls for the death of all Israelis.
Pandering to BDS: NYC comptroller withdraws tens of millions of city funding from Israel Bonds
The office of New York Mayor Eric Adams wrote a letter to Comptroller Brad Lander requesting a review into the divestment, claims public records are incomplete.
Will the socialist, pro-intifada Mamdani make New York inhospitable for Jews? - opinion
Perhaps Gotham’s Jews should consider donning their vagabond shoes and heading in our direction, away from The City That Never Sleeps.
Jewish Democrats in Congress raise concerns about Zohran Mamdani’s anti-Israel positions
Prominent Jewish figures in Congress from the Democratic Party, including Debbie Wasserman Schultz, are concerned about Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel rhetoric.
Most NYers deterred by Zohran Mamdani’s BDS support, but 1 in 3 see it as a boon, poll shows
Support for the positions was highest among younger voters ages 18 to 44 — aligning with recent polling on Israel issues unrelated to the mayor’s race — and among men.
Acting Columbia president Claire Shipman apologizes for texts suggesting removal of Jewish trustee
Columbia faced intense pressure from the federal government to address allegations of discrimination by some Jewish and Israeli students.
Arkia relaunches direct Tel Aviv-New York flights
The route will no longer require an operational stop in Larnaca, the airline confirmed.
Eric S. Goldstein to step down as CEO of UJA-Federation of New York
In a statement Tuesday announcing his departure, Goldstein reflected on a tenure marked by several communal crises, bracketed by two wars in Gaza and including the COVID pandemic.
Kirsten Gillibrand apologizes to Zohran Mamdani over ‘global jihad’ remark
The apology, which was first reported by Politico, comes after Gillibrand had previously backed away from the comments she made, telling Rolling Stone that she “misspoke.”
What Zohran Mamdani has actually said about Jews and Israel
NYC property owners panic over Mamdani win, pitch Israel 'equity swap' plan
A handful of veteran Jewish real-estate investors are drafting an “equity-swap” proposal that would let New York homeowners offset expected losses from Mamdani’s surprise victory.
