New York

Man known to police, security enters Brooklyn Chabad with knife, bat is removed by bystander

The man, who is apparently not Jewish, entered the building wearing a kippah and holding a knife and a bat, was promptly confronted by worshippers and bystanders, and was removed from the building.

New York Police Department officers in the Bronx borough of New York City, US, May 16, 2023.
Democratic congressional candidate Melat Kiros speaks to supporters at an election-night watch party after winning the Colorado primary on June 30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

Democratic Party drift: Primary victories show anti-Israel Left is no longer fringe - editorial

Two people display a banner atop the Empire State Building in the Manhattan borough of New York, US, July 1, 2026, in a still image from video.

Couple climb Empire State Building spire in peace banner proposal stunt

People fill out ballots as a poll worker makes a phone call on Election Day for the midterm primary on June 9, 2026 at Dreher High School in Columbia, South Carolina.

Should American Jews switch to voting Republican? - opinion


Jewish anti-Zionist David Orkin defeats incumbent in NY Assembly primary

Orkin, an immigrant workers’ rights attorney and union organizer, received 58.8% of the vote.

David Orkin (second from left) celebrates at a primary-night watch party at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.

Lior Raz says Israelis in Hollywood are 'simply not afraid' at Tel Aviv Tuner premiere

Raz, has starred in a number of international movies and series following his success in Fauda, the popular counterterrorism drama series.

Lior Raz

Israel became divisive issue which lost some endorsees primary races, Jewish Democrats say

Israel emerged as a central point of debate in New York’s congressional primaries, where JDCA-backed candidates were defeated in the 10th and 13th districts.

Brad Lander, candidate for New York’s 10th Congressional District, speaks to the media while standing next to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a watch party after winning the primary elections in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., June 23, 2026.

Palestinian-American wins New York State Senate primary race, aims to stop funding to Israel

Kawas, a democratic socialist, helped launch the "Not On Our Dime" campaign which wants to tax any New York-based organization that gives money to Israel, or Israeli charities.

New York City Democratic Socialists of America's endorsement of Palestinian-American Aber Kawas for NY's State Senate; illustrative.

New York Mayor Mamdani gets major primary wins, expanding democratic socialism in Democratic party

Some analysts and former officials say the expansion of the democratic socialist base is also in response to the Biden administration's backing of Israel's war in Gaza following October 7.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City.

Pro-Israel Democrat Cait Conley to take on vulnerable Republican Rep. Mike Lawler

Both candidates support the US-Israel alliance while opposing Netanyahu's policies, though Cait Conley is leading in the polls in the primarily Jewish congressional district.

Rep. Mike Lawler participates in the annual Israel Day Parade on 5th Avenue, May 31, 2026.

Rabbi, Jewish lawyer in race for NYC Democratic primary face referendum on Mamdani, buffer zones

Stephanie Ruskay would be the first female rabbi elected to state office in US history. Her opponent is Mamdani-endorsed Eli Northrup, public defender and grandson of a Jewish civil rights lawyer.

PUBLIC DEFENDER Eli Northrup (left) and Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay face off on Tuesday.

Former NYC comptroller Lander challenges the incumbent Goldman in Democratic primary

Lander, 56, has perched his campaign on a refusal to take money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the pro-Israel lobbying group.

DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL candidate Brad Lander takes the stage during an election eve rally at Silo on June 22, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.

Lasher, Bores in tight contest to fill Nadler Congress seat in New York Democratic primary election

The House seat for New York’s 12th district opened up after Nadler announced last fall that he would retire at the end of this term.

ASSEMBLY MEMBERS Alex Bores (left) and Micah Lasher face off on Tuesday.

Newsrooms are not courtrooms: New Yorkers must reject media presumption of Israel's guilt - opinion

Genocide is a legal term, and whether a state committed it must be proved in court, not in the newsroom.

Democratic Congressional candidate Claire Valdez speaks during an election eve rally at Silo on June 22, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.