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An anti-Israel protester wearing a Hamas headband near the UN General Assembly, in New York City, September 23, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
NYC Jews, Israelis, anti-Zionists plan protests during Netanyahu visit to UN
By Luke Tress
Demonstrators to rally against antisemitism, Israeli domestic politics and 'genocide,' reflecting fraught politics surrounding premier's General Assembly speech
Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch of the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in New York City delivers a speech at the synagogue, May 27, 2026. (Courtesy/Lenny Medina/RetroLenz Photography)
Leading US Reform rabbi in Yom Kippur sermon: Unhinged, obsessive loathing of Israel is corrupting US values
By Luke Tress
Democratic US Congressional candidate Brad Lander takes the stage during an election eve rally at Silo on June 22, 2026, in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images/AFP)
September 22, 2026, 8:19 pm
At Yom Kippur service, NYC’s Lander, Mahmoud Khalil accuse Israel of ‘genocide’
US House candidate and anti-Zionist activist focus holiday gathering on ‘complicity’ in alleged Israeli crimes
By Luke Tress
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (R) stands by as US President Donald Trump speaks during a joint news conference at Gracie Mansion, September 21, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
September 22, 2026, 11:01 am
After cordial meeting with Trump, Mamdani decries ‘architect of genocide’ Netanyahu
NYC mayor says ICC arrest warrant against Israeli PM should be honored, though he’s acknowledged he has no power in matter; Trump praises Mamdani, says he hopes he’ll be ‘great’
By ToI Staff, Agencies and Lazar Berman
Students lead prayers outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence in Manhattan, September 18, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
September 18, 2026, 9:30 pm
‘We’re not running’: Jewish students lead rally outside Mamdani residence
Middle and high schoolers gather outside Gracie Mansion for prayers, songs and speeches, but claim it’s not a protest; critics say event ‘needlessly inflames tensions’
By Luke Tress
Barney Greengrass in New York City. (Jacob Magid/Times of Israel)
September 17, 2026, 5:06 pm
‘Appetizing’ stores, a Jewish American food tradition, are making a comeback
The less famous sibling of the Jewish deli faded away as fewer customers cared about kosher laws, but a new wave has popped up, and ahead of Yom Kippur, they’re busier than ever
By Katie Workman
Police protect a Jewish center during an anti-Zionist rally, in Brooklyn, New York City, May 12, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
September 16, 2026, 5:06 pm
NYC man who attacked Israeli in hate crime after Oct. 7 sentenced to 90 days
Yehia Amin, who punched an Israeli while saying ‘all Jews should die’ and playing ‘Hamas music,’ is jailed as per plea agreement; he reportedly smiles throughout hearing
By Luke Tress
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, right, and NYPC Commissioner Jessica Tisch, center, deliver a security briefing ahead of the High Holidays, in New York City, September 9, 2026. (Screenshot/Fox News)
September 10, 2026, 1:59 pm
Mamdani, NYPD vow tight security for synagogues during High Holidays
New York City mayor and police chief report increased deployments this year, say there are no known or specific threats
By Luke Tress
The symbol of the United Nations is displayed outside the Secretariat Building, February 28, 2022, at United Nations Headquarters. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
September 10, 2026, 1:59 pm
Major Jewish groups announce NYC rally against antisemitism during UN General Assembly
Organizers say Sept. 23 protest will urge world leaders to do more to counter ‘growing tide of antisemitism’ as they meet for week-long conference in New York City
By Luke Tress
File: Two Jewish men look up as the two columns of light, known as the ‘Tribute in Light’ memorial, shine from lower Manhattan on September 11, 2007, in New York City. (Chris Hondros/Getty Images via JTA)
September 10, 2026, 11:19 am
The Jewish world before September 11 — and what it became
The 9/11 terror attacks are often called a historic inflection point, dividing the world into a before and after, and the Jewish community did not go unchanged
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrators rally outside AIPAC headquarters and the offices of Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who've both been endorsed by the group, in New York City, February 22, 2024. (Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images/ via JTA)
September 8, 2026, 2:11 am
In protests and politics, ‘Zionists’ are being blamed for NYC housing woes
Street activists and politicians connect local real estate challenges to Israeli policies, merging two of NY’s top concerns into what historian describes as a ‘new phenomenon’
By Luke Tress
AI-generated versions of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (L) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are seen in a Likud campaign ad, September 4, 2026 (Video screenshot)
September 5, 2026, 10:50 pm
In AI-made Likud ad, Mamdani, Khamenei and Erdogan prematurely celebrate Netanyahu’s defeat
Campaign clip posted by Netanyahu shows New York City mayor organizing party with Muslim leaders, only to be sorely disappointed by premier’s election victory
By ToI Staff and Luke Tress
Roger Waters performs in Montevideo, Uruguay, November 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)
September 4, 2026, 7:38 pm
Roger Waters to headline 9/11 ‘truth’ conference at NYC-owned museum
Former Pink Floyd frontman and event organizers have falsely linked Israel to Sept. 11 attack; publicly subsidized El Museo del Barrio appears to be renting out the space for event
By Luke Tress
Brad Lander argues with anti-Zionist protesters in New York City, August 29, 2026. (Screenshot/FreedomNews TV)
August 31, 2026, 11:43 pm
Brad Lander, Jewish Mamdani ally, downplays being berated as a ‘Zionist’ at protest
After leftist politician is hounded at rally against right-wing Hindu group, he says he will continue to ‘build coalitions,’ dismisses antagonists as ‘a few loudmouths’
By Luke Tress
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrive to a news conference in the Staten Island borough of New York, April 27, 2026. (AP/Seth Wenig)
August 21, 2026, 1:49 am
NY governor encourages Mamdani to focus on New York City instead of Israel
Asked about mayor’s anti-Israel rhetoric, Hochul, who is running for reelection against a pro-Israel Republican, says his priority should be on city government
By Luke Tress
NYPD seen outside Manhattan’s Central Synagogue in the wake of a Friday night attack against worshipers, August 14, 2026. (Screenshots/CBS New York)
August 19, 2026, 8:36 pm
NY man who struck woman at synagogue insulted Jews, ‘identified as Jewish,’ feds say
Larry Montes called Jews ‘swine’ and denigrated synagogues in US and Israel, but also expressed affiliation with Judaism, according to prosecutors
By Luke Tress
Police stationed outside Central Synagogue in New York City, November 4, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
August 15, 2026, 6:46 am
Assailant disrupts Shabbat service at NYC synagogue, attacks congregant and guard
Suspect charged with multiple hate crimes after incident at Central Synagogue, days after rabbis warned Mamdani about his rhetoric; nobody seriously hurt
By Luke Tress
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