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NYC Council approves ‘buffer zone’ legislation insulating houses of worship from protests
The “buffer zone” legislation for religious institutions was passed with a vote of 44-5, reaching a super-majority that will make it immune from a potential veto.
Israeli victims of Iranian terrorism among those to be compensated after sale of NYC skyscraper
NYC is the greatest city in the world – Sid Rosenberg wants it to stay that way - opinion
Two pilots killed as Air Canada Express plane hits fire truck at LaGuardia airport
‘Buffer zones’ come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship
Supporters say the bill is needed amid a rise in antisemitism and a wave of demonstrations outside synagogues, including at Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard Temple and Adas Torah.
Blue-and-white in Brooklyn: Avdija, Saraf shine during historic night for Israeli hoops
Thousands of Israeli and Jewish fans packed the arena in Brooklyn, turning it into a sea of blue and white, as three Israelis shared the same NBA court for the very first time.
Courage and security foiled a deadly West Bloomfield synagogue plot - opinion
A synagogue attack in West Bloomfield was thwarted, thanks to brave responders and effective security measures.
Mamdani’s blindspot on antisemitic atrocities
"True leadership requires saying clearly and without caveat that denying the suffering of victims is wrong. Not redirecting to privacy. Not managing the optics."
The real scandal behind Zohran Mamdani's Gracie Mansion dinner - opinion
The problem is that one of New York City’s most visible civic institutions was used to legitimize a figure whose prominence emerged from a protest movement that turned Jewish students into targets.
For Chinese-speaking Jews in New York, ‘Mazel Tofu’ offers a new kind of community
A group of Jewish Mandarin speakers in New York has formed “Mazel Tofu,” a growing community that meets over kosher Chinese food to connect through language, culture, and shared experiences.
Mamdani hosting Mahmoud Khalil at iftar sends ‘troubling message,’ NYC Jewish officials say
Controversy erupts after NYC Mayor Mamdani hosts radical activist Mahmoud Khalil for iftar, drawing criticism from Jewish leaders over his stance on Israel.
Mamdani’s invitation to Mahmoud Khalil: Anti-Israel activism enters City Hall - editorial
Mamdani’s decision to host Mahmoud Khalil raises concerns about New York’s political shift, signaling a troubling embrace of anti-Israel activism and alienating the Jewish community.
Ramadan meal with a Hamas supporter? Mahmoud Khalil joins Mamdani for iftar
The mayor also attached a festive photograph from the event, in which his wife can be seen holding a plate of food while standing next to Khalil.
Two inspired by Islamic State to throw explosives at anti-Islam protest outside Mamdani's mansion
Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, are accused of traveling from Pennsylvania with dangerous improvised explosive devices to Manhattan on Saturday.
