New York

New York is a state within the United States and is one of the original 13 colonies that formed the country following the American Revolution. Nicknamed "The Empire State," New York is the 27th largest state by area and the fourth largest by population. It is also the third most economically prosperous state by GDP, behind only California and Texas. Its capital city is Albany and its largest city is New York City, which is also the largest city in the US. 

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Two NYC yeshivas are not meeting standards and must effectively close, state rules

New York State is cutting public funding to two Brooklyn Hasidic yeshivas and requiring parents to find alternative schools for their children, citing the school's failure to meet secular standards.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
20/02/2025

NYC Israeli real estate event descends into violence after protests

Al-Awda claimed that the anti-Israel protests were to stop what they claimed was the sale of “stolen” land. 

Arkia's first flight to New York takes off

With Israeli aviation leaders and U.S. Embassy officials present, Arkia launches a direct New York route with three weekly flights to address the U.S. flight shortage.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
17/02/2025
  New York Fire Department attempts to control the blaze on Eastern Parkway, February 14, 2025.

Fire injures seven near Chabad HQ, Brooklyn, one in critical condition

The fire was reportedly caused by a radiator plugged into an electrical outlet resulting in the apartment being completely engulfed in flames and the personal belongings of 19 students being burned.

Salman Rushdie's attacker says 'free Palestine' before first day of testimony

The attacker, Hadi Matar, appeared for his first day of trial and pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault at the Chautauqua County Courthouse.

1939 or 2025: Video seen in Times Square showing starved former hostages

The video shows freed hostages, Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami, and Eli Sharabi, on the Hamas stage in Gaza, looking frail.

Two Hassidic men assaulted in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

The attacker attempted to stab one man in the neck and pushed the other to the ground, wounding the two.

NYPD searches for suspects after antisemitic assault on 'F' train

The suspect allegedly robbed the victim of his mezuzah necklace.

Hebrew Union College’s New York campus will relocate to the Upper West Side

Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion revealed that it has purchased 56 West 66th Street, the former First Battery Armory.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
08/02/2025
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