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News editor Ben Sales appears on the Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (Flash 90)
October 18, 2026, 2:17 pm
Daily Briefing Oct. 18: With election days away, polls still can’t predict a winner
News editor Ben Sales discusses survey fervor before the October 27 ballot, and rising tensions between NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Zohran Mamdani
By Jessica Steinberg and Ben Sales
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch holding a press conference on the annual Israel parade, May 29, 2026. (Screenshot/X/NYPDNEWS)
October 13, 2026, 1:34 pm
Threats to NYPD’s pro-Israel commissioner are an inflection point for New York Jews
If Jessica Tisch bows to pressure and leaves her job, it would mark the exit of an official seen by pro-Israel Jews as their bulwark in City Hall and raise questions about Mamdani’s response to antisemitism
By Ben Sales
An anti-Zionist protester demonstrates against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in New York City, October 7, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
October 9, 2026, 11:06 pm
Mamdani’s NYC socialist faction takes aim at mayor’s NYPD chief Tisch
City branch of Democratic Socialists of America issues ultimatum to Jewish commissioner on ICE activity, as fault lines widen on the city’s far left
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
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
The scene of a stabbing on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, July 23, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
July 24, 2026, 2:01 am
Attacker shouting ‘allahu akbar’ stabs Jewish man with a screwdriver in NYC
2 victims, one non-Jewish, in stable condition after Upper West Side attack; City Council speaker says incident appears to be antisemitic
By Luke Tress
Anti-Zionist protesters outside a school and synagogue in New York City, January 8, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
July 1, 2026, 7:04 pm
NYC passes law to protect schools, but not colleges, after anti-Israel protests
City Council speaker says measure, which mandates police report on protecting educational facilities, fulfills 5-point plan to combat antisemitism
By Luke Tress
A man holds a homemade explosive device before throwing it towards police during a protest organized by far-right influencer Jake Lang against alleged 'Islamification' in New York, in front of Gracie Mansion, March 7, 2026. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP)
March 8, 2026, 10:22 am
2 arrested for allegedly throwing ‘ignited’ devices at anti-Muslim protest in NYC
NY police commissioner says devices hurled by counter-protester toward ‘Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City’ rally were jars with a fuse, filled with nuts and bolts
By Luke Tress
Catherine Almonte Da Costa, left, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, center, and Jahmila Edwards, right, on December 17, 2025. (Screenshot/YouTube)
January 2, 2026, 9:10 pm
Mamdani aide ousted over antisemitic tweets scratched out of New York magazine cover
Periodical confirms removing Catherine Almonte Da Costa from lead image of cover story on ‘brain trust’ of new NYC mayor
By ToI Staff
Anti-Israel protesters stand outside Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, New York, during an Israeli immigration event hosted by Nefesh B'Nefesh, November 19, 2025. (Selçuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)
December 4, 2025, 8:37 am
After vitriolic synagogue protest, NY Jewish leaders call to ‘stand up as proud Jews’
Coalition of Jewish groups to hold solidarity rally at Manhattan’s Park East Synagogue, as state lawmakers push bill to ban demonstrations adjacent to houses of worship
By Joseph Strauss
Protesters at Park East Synagogue in New York City, November 19, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
November 24, 2025, 10:53 pm
NYPD chief apologizes for allowing ‘turmoil’ outside synagogue
After anti-Israel activists chanted ‘Death to the IDF’ at Park East Synagogue entrance, Jessica Tisch says she could have done more; DoJ launches investigation into demonstration
By JTA and Luke Tress
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch at her swearing in ceremony at police headquarters in New York, November 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
November 19, 2025, 9:59 pm
Mamdani to keep Jewish NYPD chief Tisch in place, winning praise from moderates
NYC mayor-elect says he ‘looks forward to working with’ well-regarded police commissioner, fulfilling campaign pledge
By Luke Tress
A flipped Audi pictured at the scene of a deadly collision in south Brooklyn on March 29, 2025 (X screenshot, used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)
March 30, 2025, 10:32 pm
NY Jewish community mourns after driver kills mom, 2 kids walking home from synagogue
Shabbat afternoon accident in south Brooklyn allegedly caused by Jewish wigmaker with suspended license and dozens of traffic tickets
By Luke Tress
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, during an interview at his office in Manhattan, July 18, 2024. (Luke Tress/JTA)
March 3, 2025, 12:54 am
Brad Lander, Jewish progressive running for NYC mayor, outlines plan to fight crime
City comptroller, vying for position in crowded race, calls for more police in a reverse of prior position, limited anti-masking laws, online monitoring to combat antisemitism
By Luke Tress
This image provided by the Office of the New York Mayor shows New York Mayor Eric Adams, second from right, and New York City Department of Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch, right, during a major expansion of capacity at the Staten Island Compost Facility, January 4, 2024. (Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office via AP)
November 21, 2024, 4:15 am
Longtime Jewish public servant appointed as new NYPD commissioner
Jessica Tisch, who hails from a prominent a Jewish family, vows to make New York City ‘safe and vibrant,’ fight crime and disorder
By Luke Tress
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