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US court rejects Mamdani's attempt to block real-estate deal involving Israeli-owned company

The deal is valued at $451 million and includes more than 5,000 apartments across 90 buildings, most of them subject to rent regulation.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces the appointment of Christine Clarke as chair and commissioner for the New York City Commission on Human Rights at Diversity Plaza in Jackson Heights, Queens in New York City, New York
Interior of the Kingsbrook Synagogue.

Gov. Hochul says she stepped in to block demolition of historic Brooklyn shul

 A New York City Police (NYPD) vehicle drives on the corner where a 13-year-old boy was found after being shot and killed, in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, US, March 1, 2024.

Jewish man hospitalized after stabbing near Chabad headquarters in Crown Heights

Some Chabad chapters shared the photo of Mamdani at the Lubavitcher Rebbe's gravesite, known as the Ohel.

NYC mayor elect Zohran Mamdani visits Chabad Ohel after Sydney Hanukkah attack


Man pleads guilty to federal hate crimes against three Jews in separate attacks

Saadah Masoud plead guilty to federal hate crimes against three Jews in three separate attacks in New York.

Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement, also known as BDS.

Largest US Kosher food bank to feed 135,000 people in need on Thanksgiving

While all the items in the food bank are Kosher, CEO of the Met Council David Greenfield emphasized that the organization supports Jews and non-Jews alike.

 The Queens precinct and the Met Council distribute food to those in need for Thanksgiving.

Kyrie Irving returns following suspension for antisemitism, helps Nets knock off Grizzlies

Irving's next appearance will likely be Sunday night.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, Oct 29, 2022

'Jews kill blacks' and 'Jews enslave Black lives' found graffitied in Georgia

The antisemitic graffiti was found in Atlanta spray painted on public property.

Downtown Atlanta

Worker at famed Brooklyn kosher bakery found dead in freezer

The man was caught in rotating blades of the machine while working in the freezer and appeared to have been locked inside for some five hours.

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Largest NYC Orthodox voting bloc endorses Zeldin for governor

Despite backing two incumbent Democrats, Letita James for attorney general and Charles Schumer for senate, the Bobov Sect endorsed Lee Zeldin for governor over current Gov. Kathy Hochul.

 US Representative Lee Zeldin (R-NY) speaks during the largely virtual 2020 Republican National Convention broadcast from Washington, US August 26, 2020.

Two Jewish youths attacked in NYC in separate incidents

According to the tweet, the suspects made "anti-Jewish statements" and threw eggs at the boy, who was dressed in "traditional Jewish garb."

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Tourists are back, but are things back to normal? - opinion

Are things back to normal now that tourists are back in Israel for Sukkot?

 THE ‘UMBRELLA STREET’ in downtown Jerusalem is seen nearly empty. Will the streets now be filled again?

'The Choice': A feminist novel on Brooklyn hassidic Jewry - review

From the most down-to-earth subjects to the most pristine spirituality, The Choice is some ride.

 BROOKLYN HAREDIM protest coronavirus restrictions in New York City, 2020. The author delves into the entanglements, rivalries and complexities of the Brooklyn hassidic community.

Jewish politician's sign vandalized with swastika in New York City

The New York City area has continued to see waves of antisemitic attacks over recent years.

Max Rose, left, and Elissa Slotkin, center, seen in the Rayburn Building in Washington, D.C., after being elected in 2018. Both are in tight races to retain their seats.