NYC to Fund $19M for Security Guards in Nonpublic Schools
NEW YORK – The de Blasio administration is expected to provide $19 million in funds for private security officers who’ll be placed outside non-public schools, including Yeshivas and Jewish day schools,...
View ArticleShelly Silver Found Guilty In Corruption Trial
NEW YORK – Former Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Shelly Silver was found guilty on all counts by a jury on Monday. Silver, 71, faced seven counts, including mail and wire fraud, extortion and...
View ArticleRep. Velazquez Welcomes J Street to Brooklyn
NEW YORK – A Brooklyn House Representative pledged allegiance to J Street as she addressed residents at a discussion over the two-state solution Sunday. Speaking at an event at the Park Slope Jewish...
View ArticleDe Blasio Draws Holocaust Analogy to Decry Opposition to Syrian Refugees
NEW YORK – The growing opposition to allowing Syrian refugees into the country at this time is proof that Americans have failed to learn from history, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio charged Monday. Speaking...
View ArticleDe Blasio: Israel Can Learn From NYC on Muslim Community Engagement
NEW YORK - NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio says Israel can learn from New York City on its approach in actively encouraging the Muslim community to see itself as an integral part of society. “In this city we...
View ArticleHistoric NYC School Security Bill Signed Into Law
NEW YORK – The historic non-public school security bill, Intro-65, which would fund $19.8 million for private security officers outside non-public schools, including Yeshivas and Jewish day schools,...
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Israel’s Health Minister Meets With Counterparts During U.S. Visit
NEW YORK – The United States and Israeli governments signed on Tuesday an historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation in the fields of health, medicine and science. Israel’s Minister of...
View ArticleJudith Kaye, NY’s First Female Jewish Chief Justice, Dies at 77
Judith Kaye, the first woman to serve as Chief Judge of New York State, has died at age 77, a spokesman for the Court of Appeals said Thursday morning. Justice Kaye, the daughter of Lena and Benjamin...
View ArticleNY Senate Passes Anti-BDS Legislation
NEW YORK – The New York State Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that prohibits the state from doing business with companies that support the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against...
View ArticleCuomo Calls for Stronger Collaboration with Israel
NEW YORK – The challenges the United States of America is facing in dealing with global terror requires it to forge an even stronger and bolder alliance with Israel, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said...
View ArticleDe Blasio: WH Attack on Schumer ‘Outrageous’
NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called the recent White House’s attack on Senator Chuck Schumer – after he criticized the administration over proposed anti-terror funding cuts –...
View ArticleNY Republicans Call on State Assembly to Pass Anti-BDS Legislation
NEW YORK – New York State Republican lawmakers on Sunday called on the Democratic majority in the New York Assembly to pass legislation that would prohibit state contracting with, or state investment...
View ArticleNY Jewish Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Celebrating Israel Independence Day
NEW YORK – Two Jewish lawmakers on Thursday announced a resolution to be adopted by New York State’s Legislature celebrating Israel’s 68th Independence Day. The resolution, introduced by Assemblywoman...
View ArticleDe Blasio: ‘Few Bad Apples’ Don’t Define Orthodox Jewish Community
NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Saturday night touted his respect and admiration for the Orthodox Jewish community in New York City as he faces a barrage of negative coverage amid...
View ArticleCuomo Signs Executive Order to Fight BDS
NEW YORK – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday signed an executive order that orders state agencies to divest themselves of companies and organizations who support the Boycott, Divestment and...
View ArticlePro-BDS Activists Protest Executive Order Outside Cuomo’s Office
NEW YORK – More than 100 pro-BDS activists, including Code Pink protesters wearing pink tape over their mouths, marched near Governor Andrew Cuomo’s office in the State Capitol on Wednesday to deliver...
View ArticleNY13 – Wright Campaign Fires Staffer Who Tweeted Anti-Semitic Charge
NEW YORK – Congressional candidate Keith Wright told a TV audience on Monday that a staffer who posted a series of tweets sparking anti-Semitic charged accusations against one of his chief primary...
View ArticleNY10 – Nadler Averts Primary Challenge Over Iran Deal
Congressman Jerry Nadler scored a resounding victory in a primary election that was said to be a referendum on his support of the Iran nuclear deal. According to unofficial results, Nadler beat Oliver...
View ArticleNYC Council Renames Holocaust Survivors Initiative in Honor of Elie Wiesel
NEW YORK – The New York City Council has renamed its $2.5-million program to provide Holocaust survivors living at or below the federal poverty line with a wide range of services as the “Elie Wiesel...
View ArticleBill de Blasio Challenges Progressives to Oppose BDS
NEW YORK – NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has a message to his fellow progressives: rejecting the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement is a progressive cause. “There are plenty of people who...
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