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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 343

New York

Howard Teich, the founding chair of the Manhattan Jewish Historical Initiative, speaks at a monument in The Battery that marks the Jewish arrival in New York in September 1654, New York, September 13, 2023. (Julia Gergely via JTA)
September 12, 2024, 9:51 pm
NYC Council to vote on recognizing anniversary of first Jewish arrivals in city
Bill aims to mark little-known Landing Day, marking date of 1654 arrival of first Jews in then-New Amsterdam, and ‘celebrate the continuing importance of the Jewish community’
By julia GERGELY
Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York, May 29, 2024. (Julia Nikhinson/AP)
September 9, 2024, 11:33 pm
Harvey Weinstein rushed to hospital for emergency heart surgery
Disgraced movie mogul reportedly suffered chest pains in New York City jail where he is awaiting a retrial in rape cases
By Agencies
Protesters wearing Hamas headbands and masks at Baruch College in Manhattan, June 5, 2024. (Luke Tress via JTA)
August 23, 2024, 11:34 pm
US federal suit filed against NY county’s mask ban aimed at countering antisemitism
NGO says Nassau County law discriminates against people covering their faces for health reasons; proponent says antisemitic incidents ‘often perpetrated by those in masks’
By AP
The Jerusalem compound of computer chip manufacturer Intel, May 18, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 14, 2024, 2:20 pm
Israeli fired from Intel sues company in New York over supervisor’s antisemitism
Plaintiff requests permission to sue anonymously as he accuses his former boss of celebrating antisemitism, Hamas, terrorism on social media
By Jonathan Stempel
Screen capture from video showing Vincent Sumpter, left, moments after he allegedly stabbed an Israeli yeshiva student, right, in Brooklyn, New York, August 10, 2024. (X. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
August 12, 2024, 10:42 am
Man charged with hate crime in Brooklyn stabbing of Israeli yeshiva student
Vincent Sumpter, 22, charged with eight felonies over attack in which he allegedly shouted ‘Free Palestine’; victim says knife missed his heart by four centimeters
By Luke Tress
Screen capture from video of a Jewish man being stabbed in New York, August 10, 2024. (X. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
August 11, 2024, 9:25 am
Young Jewish man stabbed in NYC by attacker yelling ‘Free Palestine’
Victim taken to hospital, community members chase down assailant and hold him until police arrive and make arrest
By ToI Staff
A mask-wearing pro-Palestinian protester stands outside the CUNY Grad Center as a pro-Israel demonstration takes place behind them, in New York, July 22, 2024. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP)
August 7, 2024, 1:23 pm
NY county outlaws masks at protests in response to anti-Israel intimidation
Nassau law, with medical, religious exceptions, is backed by 12 Republicans, legislature’s 7 Democrats abstain; state’s Civil Liberties Union says law violates free speech
By Reuters and ToI Staff
FILE - Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during the Libertarian National Convention at the Washington Hilton in Washington, May 24, 2024 (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)
August 5, 2024, 10:53 am
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admits he left dead bear in New York’s Central Park in 2014 prank
US presidential hopeful says a woman had hit the animal with her car; he’d intended to skin and eat it, but instead dumped carcass with bike on top to make it look like an accident
By JONATHAN J. COOPER
Two 'Puck' satirical magazine covers featuring Mrs. Mandelbaum. On left (Summer 1884): The public feud between D.A. Olney and police inspector Byrnes. In the middle, depicted in blatantly anti-Semitic caricature, is a bejeweled Mrs. Mandelbaum. On right (1885): Mrs. Mandelbaum, safely on the Canadian side of the ‘fence’ for American defaulters." (Public domain)
July 3, 2024, 1:24 am
How a Jewish German woman in NY became America’s first major crime boss in 1859
Margalit Fox’s new book uncovers the fascinating life and capers of Fredericka Mandelbaum, who fenced stolen property and orchestrated complicated jewel heists and bank robberies
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Protesters wearing Hamas headbands and masks at Baruch College in Manhattan, June 5, 2024. (Luke Tress via JTA)
June 29, 2024, 4:16 am
Jewish and Black advocacy groups announce support for mask ban at NY demonstrations
At Manhattan press conference, heads of organizations link surging antisemitism since October 7 to past actions of Ku Klux Klan: ‘We can’t let history repeat itself’
By Luke Tress
Rep. Jamaal Bowman (left) speaks during a primary-night watch party in Yonkers, New York (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) and Westchester County Executive George Latimer speaks at an election night party in White Plains, New York (AP Photo/Jeenah Moon), June 25, 2024.
June 26, 2024, 9:56 am
Congressman Bowman, who accused Israel of genocide, ousted in closely watched NY primary
Lawmaker attacks AIPAC after defeat, says public should be ‘outraged’ that group spent ‘$20 million to brainwash people’ against him; result marks 1st time member of Squad unseated
By Luke Tress
US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (L), Democrat of New York; US Independent Senator Bernie Sanders (C) from Vermont and US Representative Jamaal Bowman, Democrat of New York, attend a 'Get Out The Vote' rally on the weekend before the Democratic Primary in New York, June 22, 2024. (Yuki IWAMURA / AFP)
June 23, 2024, 7:56 am
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez slam AIPAC funding of rival at Bowman rally in NYC
New York’s 16th District Congressman says opponent George Latimer and US-Israel lobby group are ‘destroying our democracy’; war on Hamas a key talking point
By Luke Tress
Exterior view of Patis Bakery on 93rd and Amsterdam, on a stretch of Manhattan's Upper West Side peppered with kosher restaurants and businesses. (Jackie Hajdenberg)
June 22, 2024, 9:37 pm
New York kosher bakery chain Patis files for bankruptcy
With 11 stores across New York and New Jersey, chain is famous for its high-quality pastries
By Jackie Hajdenberg
File: Rep. Jamaal Bowman at SUNY Westchester Community College, May 10, 2023, in Valhalla, New York (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
June 22, 2024, 7:21 pm
AIPAC leads unprecedented $14.5 million campaign against Bowman in NY primary
Squad member who accused Jerusalem of genocide will face off against Israel supporter George Latimer in the Democratic primary on Tuesday
By ToI Staff
Religious leaders place their hands on Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Democrat of New York, while praying for him during a campaign stop in White Plains, New York, June 11, 2024. (AP/Ted Shaffrey)
June 22, 2024, 11:30 am
New York primary emerges as a litmus test of Israel’s role in the Democratic party
Centrist George Latimer’s challenge to incumbent and outspoken Israel critic Jamaal Bowman attracts criticism from progressives over big money from pro-Israel lobbies, GOP donors
By Ron Kampeas
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