Amid rising antisemitism in New York City, the Israel Day Parade was held in Manhattan Sunday, drawing tens of thousands of supporters, as NYC Mayor Mamdani refuses to attend.
Although the number of hate crimes confirmed went down, of those reported, Jews were nearly 3.5% likelier to be targets of a confirmed hate crime in the city in April than they were in March.
Asked about the revelations, Mamdani declined to condemn the posts, instead distancing himself by noting that his wife holds no role in his administration.
According to the Anti-Defamation League, at least 20% of Mamdani’s 400-plus transition team appointees were connected to groups or have a 'documented history of making anti-Israel statements.'
Mayor Eric Adams said New York doesn't bow to hatred after visiting Park East Synagogue to stand with Rabbi Arthur Schneier and the Jewish community, voicing support in the wake of recent antisemitic protests.
Adams cautioned that it has now become “cool and hip” to be antisemitic around the globe, including in New York City—home to the largest Jewish population outside of Israel.
Outgoing pro-Israel New York Mayor Eric Adams visited Israel and the Western Wall, saying he served Israel and the Jewish people as mayor—and that even as he leaves office, he remains a brother to them.
Only 20 percent of Jews stated in the new poll that they plan on voting for Mamdani, undercutting previous polling that indicated the firebrand progressive winning a plurality of New York City Jewish support.
Mamdani attempts to cover for his past and his current ties by saying he will fight antisemitism, but uses contradictory language out of the other side of his mouth.
The new council 'reflects a strong vote of confidence in the vitality of Israeli innovation and in New York’s position as a gateway to global markets,' Nir Barkat, the Israeli economy and industry minister, stated.
Mamdani commands 8 percent of the vote among New Yorkers, good enough for third place, according to a poll by Quinnipiac conducted between Feb. 27-Mar. 3.
Rashed said the restaurant is expected to receive its certification from Rabbi Zev Schwarcz at IKC in the coming weeks and that there will be a grand opening celebration, likely after Passover.
Fourteen state landmarks were illuminated in their memory, including One World Trade Center, Niagara Falls, the Empire State Plaza in Albany, Moynihan Train Hall in New York City, and several bridges.
'This street sign is more than a name — it is a powerful symbol of our shared responsibility to preserve Holocaust memory and combat the disturbing rise of hatred and intolerance,' Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan said at the unveiling ceremony on Thursday.
On the second night of Hanukkah, New York City was illuminated by a breathtaking display of 60 Mitzvah Tanks and over 350 car Menorahs, creating a sea of light that filled the streets.
Since October 7th, numerous acts of antisemitism have been documented worldwide, ranging from chants calling for the death of Jews to physical violence in major cities.
A casual street interview in the middle of New York took a surprising turn, when Chen, a Nova Festival survivor, was stopped and asked how she looks so confident.