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Ramapo police officers escort Grafton Thomas from Ramapo Town Hall to a police vehicle, December 29, 2019, in Ramapo, New York. (AP Photo/Julius Constantine Motal)
January 13, 2020, 10:05 pm
Judge says Monsey Hanukkah attack suspect may need death penalty lawyer
Grafton Thomas pleads not guilty to hate crime charges in machete assault on party goers at rabbi’s home, but court warns of consequences if one of five injured dies
By AP
Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg speaking at the New York State of the State address in Albany, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2020. (13 WHAM ABC via JTA)
January 9, 2020, 5:28 am
Monsey rabbi whose home was attacked gives invocation at NY State of State event
Chaim Rottenberg, whose son was injured in Hanukkah stabbing spree, speaks of Jewish resilience and advocates for protection of Hasidic way of life, particularly private education
By Ben Sales
From right: Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand hold a banner at the march against anti-Semitism in New York City, January 5, 2020. (John Lamparski/Echoes Wire/Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
January 8, 2020, 6:49 am
4 ways New York’s government is trying to fight rising anti-Semitism
From beefing up security to bolstering community outreach, here are some ways officials and community leaders are working to break the wave of hate crimes against Jews
By Ben Sales
An NYPD vehicles sits outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, Feb. 4, 2019. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
January 8, 2020, 6:23 am
As anti-Semitism rises, a new NY bail law comes under attack
Growing number of lawmakers seek to amend newly introduced legislation so as to allow extended pre-trial remand for hate crime offenders
By Ben Sales
People participate in a Jewish solidarity march across the Brooklyn Bridge on January 5, 2020 in New York City. (Jeenah Moon/Getty Images/AFP)
January 5, 2020, 8:35 pm
New Yorkers flock to massive rally against anti-Semitism in wake of attacks
Jew-hatred is on the rise in NY area, which has seen a spate of violent incidents since December 10 massacre at a kosher grocery store in New Jersey
By TOI staff
Orthodox Jews listen to ex-NY state assemblyman Dov Hikind speak in Monsey, New York, December 29, 2019, following a stabbing rampage late Saturday during a Hanukkah celebration. (AP/Allyse Pulliam)
December 29, 2019, 10:01 am
After Monsey stabbing, New York officials vow ‘zero tolerance’ for anti-Semitism
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he’s ‘horrified’ by mass stabbing, NYC mayor says he won’t let frequent attacks on Jews become ‘the new normal’
By TOI staff and Agencies
Illustrative: New York City police officers watch as rabbis gather for a group photo at the Chabad-Lubavitch World Headquarters,Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in New York. More than 5,000 of the orthodox Jewish leaders from around the world are taking part in the annual meeting. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
December 27, 2019, 6:11 pm
NYC sends more cops to Jewish areas to counter spate of anti-Semitic attacks
‘Anti-Semitism is an attack on the values of our city — and we will confront it head-on,’ mayor says after series of assaults over Hanukkah
By Jennifer Peltz
Security personnel search peoples' bags and clothes as they arrive for an interfaith service at Park East Synagogue in New York, Wednesday, October 31, 2018. (Seth Wenig)
December 20, 2019, 12:55 am
New York State allocates $10 million to protect religious institutions
‘With anti-Semitism and hate crimes on the rise,’ Governor Cuomo vows administration will ‘do all we can to protect our communities’
By JTA and TOI staff
Illustrative: A police officer patrols a mostly the ultra-Orthodox Jewish section of the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, May 23, 2008. (Bebeto Matthews/AP)
November 26, 2019, 1:30 pm
New York state legislates teaching police to recognize hate crimes
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs bill sponsored by Jewish lawmakers that comes as anti-Semitic incidents in particular are on the rise in NYC
By Ben Sales
Screen capture from video of Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud addressing incidents of racism on campus. (Twitter)
November 20, 2019, 7:54 am
Frat functions on hold as reports of racism shake Syracuse University
Public Safety Department offers up to $50,000 reward for information on those responsible for vandalism and graffiti against campus minorities
By CAROLYN THOMPSON
US President Donald Trump gestures as he walks to Marine One after speaking to media at the White House in Washington on November 20, 2018, for the short trip to Andrews Air Force Base en route to Palm Beach International Airport, in West Palm Beach, Florida, and on to Mar-a-Lago. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
November 1, 2019, 9:00 am
Trump changes primary residence from New York to Florida
US president says he has ‘been treated very badly by the political leaders of both the city and state’; source close to the president tells NYT move is primarily for tax purposes
By AFP
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on a solidarity and trade mission meets with Israel President Reuven Rivlin, June 27, 2019. (Courtesy)
June 27, 2019, 9:40 pm
Gov. Cuomo says Israeli self-driving tech could pilot NYC’s subways
In Israel for a brief trip focused on solidarity and trade ties, New York State governor also laments rising anti-Semitism, saying NYC has seen an 83% increase, vows zero tolerance
By Yaakov Schwartz
A New York City firefighter responds to the scene where a helicopter crash-landed on the roof of a midtown Manhattan skyscraper, June 10, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
June 10, 2019, 10:20 pm
Helicopter crashes into Manhattan building; pilot killed
No reports of injuries to people in the tower after apparent accident
By AP and TOI staff
People wave flags during the annual Celebrate Israel Parade on June 2, 2019 in New York City. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images/AFP)
June 2, 2019, 9:15 pm
Tens of thousands join annual Israel solidarity march along New York’s 5th Ave
UN ambassadors, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo among those marking 55th Celebrate Israel Parade; hundreds of thousands line the route
By TOI staff and JTA
A New York Police Department Chevrolet Impala squad car turns a corner Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006 in New York (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
March 23, 2019, 8:02 am
Man arrested for telling Jewish co-worker at NY store she was in ‘gas chamber’
Gov. Andrew Cuomo attends announcement of arrest to highlight rise in anti-Semitic incidents, saying there have been 10 in state since start of year
By CHRIS CAROLA
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