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


NYC Jews volunteer after pro-Palestinian baristas quit Israeli-owned cafe

Caffe Aronne had to shut down after two of the cafe’s baristas quit their jobs due to the cafe's support of Israel – until local Jews stepped up to help.

 Customers pack into Caffe Aronne in the Upper East Side after staff members quit due to the store's pro-Israel activities, Nov. 7, 2023.

Pro-Palestinian protesters call for ceasefire at Grand Central Terminal

The demonstration, organized by the anti-Zionist organization Jewish Voice for Peace, was but one of many anti-Israel protests in NYC in the past week.

 A man walks in silhouette at Grand Central Station in New York City, US, September 18, 2023.

Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrators face off on Manhattan streets

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators approached the people who had come to the End Jew Hatred rally, screaming, “Hey hey, ho ho, Israel has got to go!”

 PRO-PALESTINIAN/anti-Israel groups hold a demonstration across from the Washington Monument, earlier this year. A sign reads: ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.’

Facing declining enrollment, Schechter Manhattan to close at end of school year

Schechter Manhattan’s closure means that only one school with roots in the Conservative movement remains in the five boroughs.

 Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York City.

WATCH: Sea lion uses NYC flooding to make grand escape

The sea lion was only out for a brief period of time and never left the sight of Central Park Zoo personnel.

A sick sea lion is shown at the Marine Mammal Care Center, as it recovers from toxic algae that is being blamed for causing sickness to sea lions and dolphins along the coast of Southern California, in San Pedro, California, U.S., June 23, 2023.

Anti-Netanyahu protest message screened on UN HQ in New York

The message was displayed on the eve of the High Court of Justice's hearing on the law to abolish the reasonableness standard and in light of Netanyahu's planned visit to New York City next week.

 An anti-Netanyahu message is displayed on the side of the UN Headquarters in Manhattan a week before his planned visit to New York City.

Louise Levy, ‘supercentenarian’ subject of longevity study among Ashkenazi Jews, dies at 112

The Longevity Genes Project aims to explore the “good” genes that allow people to live well into the triple digits.

 What are the scientific processes behind aging?

New York crane snaps and crashes into street, injuring six

Multiple civilians and firefighters suffered minor injuries when the crane boom, a 16-ton load of concrete being lifted and debris from the nearby building fell into the street.

Smoke is visible after a construction crane caught fire on a high-rise building in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., July 26, 2023

New children's book depicts Jewish Theological Seminary's devastating 1966 library fire

The 56-page book detailed a historical event she had never heard of before: the 1966 library fire at the Jewish Theological Seminary, in Morningside Heights.

 Kids book shelf

Simcha Rothman claims NYC protesters were 'violent'

"A small group of violent protesters attacked me and my wife as we waked late at night in New York," Rothman wrote on Sunday.

 Protesters demonstrate against the Israeli government's policies and judicial overhaul as Simcha Rothman arrives in New York ahead of the Celebrate Israel Parade, June 2, 2023.