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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
The New York State Capitol building is in Albany, New York, seen June 30, 2023. (AP/Ted Shaffrey)
August 20, 2026, 11:56 pm
Woman charged over ISIS-inspired plot to bomb New York State Capitol
Jessica Bowie, who allegedly converted to Islam and planned to flee to Syria after attack, expressed support online for 9/11 and purchased bomb parts, says indictment
By AFP
A Jewish supporter of US President Donald Trump holds a Trump kippah in front of Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan, November 6, 2024. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
July 15, 2026, 8:49 pm
New York Republicans make pitch to Jewish voters: ‘You have a home with us’
GOP campaign connects Democratic leaders to inflammatory rhetoric from Mamdani, compares Democratic Socialists to Nazis
By Luke Tress
An undated image of Catherine Washburn on a phone in front of a Hamas flag and two hand grenades. (Western District of New York Court)
July 2, 2026, 4:51 am
‘I wish every day were October 7’: NY woman charged with funding Gaza terrorists
Catherine Washburn allegedly sent $30,000 raised for humanitarian purposes to member of Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group who bragged about taking part in Hamas-led attack
By Luke Tress
David Orkin (second from left) celebrates at a primary-night watch party at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images via JTA)
June 25, 2026, 8:42 am
Jewish anti-Zionist candidate David Orkin wins NY Assembly primary amid leftist sweep
35-year-old immigrant rights attorney and union organizer beats incumbent in NY’s 38th, which includes parts of Queens; JVP celebrates win for ‘champion for Palestinian freedom’
By Grace Gilson
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 2, 2026, 4:16 am
New York leaders decry Smotrich’s participation in NYC Israel parade
State’s governor, who led march, ‘strongly condemns’ far-right Israeli minister’s appearance, which opens another wedge in heated US congressional race between Jewish candidates
By Luke Tress
Anti-Israel protesters in New York City, May 5, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
May 22, 2026, 9:15 pm
NY lawmakers reintroduce Mamdani bill targeting nonprofits linked to settlements
Mayor backs new ‘Not on our Dime’ legislation, which will likely further strain ties between mainstream Jewish groups and City Hall
By Luke Tress
A swastika on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, May 13, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
May 16, 2026, 5:34 am
On synagogues, playgrounds: In NY, swastika graffiti is increasingly common and rarely prosecuted
Nazi symbols are mushrooming around New York, often targeting Jewish sites and including at least three sprees in recent months, following an increase last year, according to ADL data
By Luke Tress
Anti-Zionist protesters outside a New York City synagogue, November 19, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
February 24, 2026, 5:22 pm
Poll finds New Yorkers back protest buffer zones as both sides gear up for hearing
Large majorities among Jews, Muslims and Mamdani supporters are in favor of restricting protests at houses of worship, says ADL survey
By Luke Tress
Elaine Grossinger Etess (second from right) with son Mitchell Grossinger Etess (left) and great-grandchildren Ashley and Mark Etess, grandchildren of the late Mark Etess. (Courtesy Grossinger Etess family via JTA)
February 3, 2026, 7:50 am
Elaine Grossinger Etess, 3rd-generation owner of famous Catskills resort, dies at 98
As longtime owner of the legendary hotel nicknamed ‘Waldorf in the Catskills,’ Grossinger Etess catered to the Borscht Belt with kosher meals and a sanctuary from segregation
By Jackie Hajdenberg
New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at a news conference, February 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
December 2, 2025, 9:03 pm
New York to establish first state-sponsored Holocaust memorial
Monument will be built in the central plaza of state capital, Albany; Mamdani is one of the bill’s co-sponsors
By Luke Tress
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at a news conference, Feb. 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
May 10, 2025, 4:39 pm
NY state budget weakens oversight of yeshivas in blow to secular education advocates
Deadline to comply with state education standards delayed to 2032-33; state to check how many students took unstandardized exams, but not how well they did
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
Amit Becher, president of the Israel Bar Association (left), and Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association, sign a memorandum of understanding between the two associations, March 4, 2024 (Courtesy New York State Bar Association)
March 26, 2024, 5:19 pm
Israel Bar Association hails influence afforded by new deal with New York State Bar
Yonit Calmanovich, head of IBA’s international department, says spots on key New York bar association committees will allow for input on issues of antisemitism, international law
By Jeremy Sharon
Mazi Melesa Pilip (2nd from R), US Republican Congressional candidate for New York's 3rd district, speaks with reporters after voting early at a polling station in Massapequa, New York, on February 9, 2024. (Photo by Adam Gray / POOL / AFP)
February 10, 2024, 11:01 am
NY congressional candidates Suozzi, Pilip face off, with Jewish vote up for grabs
One candidate is an Israeli-American Orthodox Jew born in Ethiopia. The other has highlighted his support for Israel — and accused his opponent of endangering it
By Luke Tress
Morocco's players celebrate with a Palestinian flag at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Morocco and Spain at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha, on December 6, 2022. (Glyn KIRK / AFP)
December 14, 2022, 1:02 pm
Daily Briefing Dec. 14: A UN investigator’s biased social media; World Cup lessons
From the US, reporter Luke Tress discusses a NY anti-antisemitism program, while correspondent Jacob Magid reflects on his talks with politicians on Israel’s decimated left
By ToI Staff
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