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PMO launches Bibas billboards campaign worldwide

Some of the cities that have featured billboards include New York, Los Angeles, Washington, and Miami, as well as major European cities such as London and Berlin.

NYC ends lease with Pakistani-owned hotel used as migrant shelter

The termination of the $220 million lease is a serious hit for Pakistan’s flagship airline, which has owned Midtown’s iconic Roosevelt Hotel since 2000.

By THE MEDIA LINE/ARSHAD MEHMOOD
27/02/2025

Empire State Building, other int'l landmarks light up orange in honor of Bibas family

Last week, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 14 landmarks throughout the state would be lit orange in their honor.

Cousin of released hostage Luis Har targeted in antisemitic attack in NYC

He said he believed the attack occurred after he mentioned a desire to visit Tel Aviv in his conversation, which was reportedly overheard.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams references 'Mein Kampf' in response to 'lies' amid calls for him to step down

The “Big lie” phrase Adams referenced as being in “Mein Kampf” is often attributed to Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels.

Dreaming of visiting New York? Arkia now gets you there

The new line of Arkia was launched in order to address both the severe shortage of flights between Israel and the United States and the increasingly prohibitive costs of tickets.

Oregon man pleaded guilty to bomb threats at NY Jewish hospital, care centers

An Oregon native, pleaded guilty to conspiring to make threats concerning explosives and conveying false information containing explosives and is now facing up to 15 years in prison.

Utah man arrested after threatening to kill Jews at Manhattan synagogue

Police believe Ramirez was on his way to the Central Synagogue in midtown Manhattan

  Danielle Sassoon resigned as interim US attorney in Manhattan on Feb. 13, 2025.

Danielle Sassoon, interim US attorney, resigns after being ordered to drop Eric Adams case

Danielle Sassoon resigned as interim US attorney after the Trump DOJ ordered her to drop the Eric Adams case, calling the move unjust and inconsistent with her duty to prosecute fairly.

By BEN SALES/JTA
14/02/2025

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.

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