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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Some Europeans reconsider trips to US in protest against Trump

Brask is one of a number of Danes, Germans and more broadly Europeans who are reconsidering travel plans as a result of Trump's actions, according to five travel agents across the continent.

By REUTERS
24/03/2025

Yeshiva University recognizes LGBTQ student club, reversing a longtime ban

After years of legal battles, the Modern Orthodox flagship has approved "Hareni," a new LGBTQ club.

By BEN SALES/JTA
21/03/2025

Three more New York City yeshivas lose status and funding over secular education standards

The schools will lose their legal status and will not receive any public funding for meals, transportation, textbooks orother programs after June 30.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
21/03/2025

Jury convicts men after foiled Iran-funded assassination attempt of journalist

Prosecutors said Rafat Amirov and Polad Omarov were to be paid $500,000 by Iran for the assassination.

 Franklin invited Israeli founders to stand beside him as he rang the New York Stock Exchange's open

The Israeli entrepreneur who changed New York’s tech landscape with his visionary initiative

'Israeli Mapped in NY' has emerged as a vital startup hub, with Guy Franklin leading the charge for new Israeli venture entrepreneurs.

US antisemitism task force to meet leadership of four major cities

The US Antisemitism Task Force is pressing city leaders to address discrimination in schools, as federal scrutiny over rising antisemitism intensifies.

Taboonia, a new Israeli Druze restaurant in NYC, is run by a Nova music festival survivor

This Druze survivor quit his engineering job and opened a restaurant in New York

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
15/03/2025
 Demonstrators gather outside the Federal Courthouse in New York City to show support for Palestinia

Mahmoud Khalil will remain in ICE detention as Trump administration makes case for deporting him

The Trump administration and its defenders argue that he supported terrorism and thus violated the terms of his residency in the country.

By BEN SALES/JTA
13/03/2025
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Luxury Tel Aviv penthouse sold for NIS 43 million in record real estate deal

The penthouse spans approximately 360 square meters of built space, complemented by an additional 145 square meters of terraces, reflecting an average price of NIS 100,000 per square meter.

Long Island dog rescue names adoptable puppies in honor of Bibas family

The rescue's founder was devastated by the announcement of their murders in captivity.

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