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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NYPD search for man accused of sexually violating a corpse on Manhattan subway

The victim passed away while riding the R train only hours before his body was sexually abused.

'Wonderful family' of Jewish doctors, scientists perish in plane crash

Karenna Groff, Dr. Michael Groff, Dr. Joy Saini, Jared Groff, Alexia Couyutas Duarte and James Santoro were killed in the plane crash as they headed to the Catskills for Passover.

 Bellamy Bellucci: The pro-Israel advocate breaking every mold and defending every truth.

Bellamy Bellucci: The outspoken activist defying Israel’s critics, antisemites

South African by birth, Jewish by choice: Israel’s fiercest defenders don’t always wear uniforms. Some wear heels, quote Torah, and fight fire with truth.

New York schools apologize for sharing Gaza protest toolkit

NYC Public Schools apologized for an antisemitic toolkit in a newsletter and promised to take steps to better protect Jewish students.

UJA-Federation of New York's midtown office building evacuated

The condition of the non-load-bearing wall, which is cracked and collapsing, prompted the building's water to be shut off.

By LISA KEYS/JTA
09/04/2025
 Pictures of Gaza hostages are posted next to the entrance of a business at Grand Central Station

Pro-Palestinian protesters shut down Grand Central Station in NYC

The protests in Grand Central Station come after Trump told reporters that the US "controlling and owning" the Gaza Strip would be a positive development.

  Omer Neutra's family attend a dedication ceremony for a NY street named in his honor, April 6, 202

NY street renamed after hostage Omer Neutra who fell in combat on Oct. 7

The dedication was joined by calls for action to bring 59 hostages home, urging President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu to act swiftly in their upcoming meeting.

Over 60% of hate crimes in New York City targeted Jews, NYPD reports

Out of 123 reported hate incidents during the last three months, 74 were directed at Jews.

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Dyke March Committee bans Zionists from attending march

The Dyke March Committee stated that it intends to dedicate its fundraising efforts to victims of genocide and fight for people’s humanity around the world.

  Andrew Cuomo (L) and Brad Lander (R).

Brad Lander just cursed Andrew Cuomo in Yiddish

NYC Comptroller Brad Lander clapped back at Andrew Cuomo with a Yiddish curse after being accused of anti-Israel actions during a synagogue speech.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
03/04/2025
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