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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip Israel Parade, first absence since 1964
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not attend the Israel Parade, the first NYC mayor to skip the event since 1964, sparking controversy and protests over antisemitism and policy.
New York State passes buffer zone legislation protecting synagogues from harassment
Brooklyn Park Slope Food Coop votes to boycott Israeli products
Jewish safety is not negotiable - opinion
A Passover Seder's lost integrity: Why inviting Zohran Mamdani was a strategic misstep - opinion
A Passover Seder is a structured transmission of Jewish memory, beginning with oppression in Egypt and culminating in the affirmation of Jewish continuity.
Tensions flare at Passover seder over Mamdani’s inclusion
The episode comes as Mamdani has faced scrutiny from segments of New York’s Jewish community over his responses to antisemitic incidents.
Persian Jews mark Nowruz in New York City as war with Iran casts a shadow
The holiday is celebrated by Iranians of all religious backgrounds, with Iranians in the diaspora hoping for a change for the better in their homeland this year.
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
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.
NYC is the greatest city in the world – Sid Rosenberg wants it to stay that way - opinion
New York is the greatest city in the world. Let’s make sure it stays that way.
Two pilots killed as Air Canada Express plane hits fire truck at LaGuardia airport
The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport, according to a notice from the regulator.
‘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.
