New York

Times Square stabbing leaves woman dead, attacker dies after NYPD response

The attack occurred shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Seventh Avenue in Times Square. Cisneros allegedly stabbed a 32-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man.

A member of the NYPD stands guard as people gather at the scene of an officer-involved shooting, in Times Square, New York City, US, August 31, 2026.
 A view from the top of the Rockefeller Center, as haze and smoke caused by wildfires in Canada hang over the Manhattan skyline, in New York City, New York, US, June 7, 2023.

New York cannot enforce state law demanding $75b. from fossil fuel companies, federal judge rules

Designer John Galliano and then Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour attend the Fashion Awards 2021 at Royal Albert Hall, London, November 29, 2021.

John Galliano bows out of Met exhibition as backlash over antisemitism mounts

The flight information board at Ben Gurion Airport.

57 days until elections: Israelis abroad are already filling flights to Israel


Jewish political power has collapsed in New York, and Zohran Mamdani is the receipt - opinion

If New York can no longer be assumed as a Jewish political stronghold, then the question is not whether Mamdani is dangerous. The question is whether Jewish leadership is still serious.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a primary-night watch party for NYC Congressional candidate Claire Valdez at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.

NYC Mayor Mamdani delivers Fourth of July speech condemning Trump and US immigration policies

In his speech, Mamdani condemned “the powerful [who] have always known their answer: America, in their view, is an arena of supremacy where only a select few are allowed freedom.”

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America at City Hall on July 3, 2026 in New York City.

HRF claims Ben-Gvir canceled UN police summit visit over legal complaints

Ben-Gvir’s office has not confirmed that legal pressure caused the reported cancellation.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir leads Otzma Yehudit faction meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on May 25, 2026.

It's a love story: Adam Sandler officiates Taylor Swift's top-secret wedding to Travis Kelce

Adam Sandler officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, with Austin Swift serving as man of honor and Jason Kelce as best man, Swift’s publicist said.

Singer Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs kiss during Game Three between the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Rocket Arena on May 23, 2026.

America at 250: Fighting antisemitism begins with reclaiming America's Jewish story - opinion

The fight against antisemitism begins with historical truth and remembering the vital role Jews played in building America.

Man holding an American flag.

The next great American dynasty: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce donate $26m. ahead of wedding weekend

It's a love story! Despite mass speculation that the Swift-Kelce duo will be tying the knot at MSG this weekend, the pair may already be in their lover era.

Taylor Swift announces her engagement to Travis Kelce, August 26 2025.

Liberal Jewish groups plan UN protest against possible Ben-Gvir visit

Several progressive Jewish organizations have planned a protest at a plaza outside the United Nations, where Israeli media reported that the minister would be attending a conference on policing.

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir gives a statement during a party meeting at the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, Jerusalem, June 3, 2024.

Judah Gribetz, lawyer and counsel behind landmark Holocaust restitution plan, dies at 97

Gribetz was best known for creating a plan that distributed $1.288 billion in restitution to victims of the Holocaust.

Judah Gribetz, center, huddled with Gov. Hugh L. Carey, left, and Mayor Abraham D. Beame, right, during a meeting of New York’s Emergency Financial Control Board in 1977.

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

Many Republicans initially dismissed the Tea Party as a passing fringe phenomenon. Democrats should not make the same mistake.

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.