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Ibrahim Kayumi and Emir Balat sit before a federal judge while charged with five federal crimes, including use of a weapon of mass destruction, in New York City, U.S., March 9, 2026, in a courtroom sketch

FBI finds 'explosive residue' in facility connected to 2 Islamists who brought bombs to NYC mayor's home

Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, told police after their arrests that they were inspired by the Islamic State group; explosive residue found at public storage facility in Pennsylvania near home of one of the men; they were charged with using a weapon of mass destruction

AP | 03.11.26

A left-wing activist flees after throwing a homemade explosive device toward police during a protest against alleged "Islamification" in front of Gracie Mansion, New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's official residence

Explosive device thrown during protest outside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, police say

The explosive thrown by a counterprotester outside Gracie Mansion could have caused serious injury or death, but extinguished itself before it exploded; Mamdani: 'Violence at a protest is never acceptable'

Reuters | 03.08.26

‘Death to America, death to Israel’ chants at NYC Khamenei vigil before brawl erupts in Washington Square Park

Protesters honoring Iran’s slain supreme leader in Manhattan chanted anti-US and anti-Israel slogans before violence broke out when a counter-protester tore down a poster of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting a beating and police intervention

Daniel Edelson, New York, News Agencies | 03.07.26

Billionaire heiress turned NYPD chief: who is Mamdani's Jewish police commissioner?

Born into a wealthy Jewish family, Jessica Tisch chose public service over business — a path that led her to lead New York’s police; now she faces a new challenge: working with Mayor Mamdani, a harsh critic of Israel

Tzippy Shmilovitz | 03.06.26

New York’s Billionaires’ Row turns into ‘ghost neighborhood’ — and Mamdani has had enough

Nearly half of the luxury apartments in towers near Central Park sit empty, effectively serving as ‘vaults’ for global wealth; among the most prominent is 432 Park Avenue, developed by Israeli investors and now facing lawsuits from billionaire residents alleging serious defects

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.25.26

New York City declares state of emergency as blizzard shuts down travel

Powerful blizzard shuts down New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, with travel ban, closed airports and thousands of canceled flights

Amir Bogen, New York | 02.23.26

New York restricts travel to emergencies as major winter storm nears: 'The worst is still ahead'

A powerful snowstorm is set to slam the US East Coast, putting 54 million people in its path a month after a deadly storm killed more than 100; states declared emergencies, thousands of flights were canceled and New York City limited travel to emergencies, with the mayor warning: 'We haven’t faced a storm like this in a decade'

ynet, News Agencies | 02.23.26

Controversial anti-Israel, antisemitism allegations surround New York Mayor Mamdani’s early appointments

Gerard Filitti, senior counsel at the Lawfare Project, says Mamdani's appointees 'can use their institutional power to mainstream positions' that are 'hostile or exclusionary or even discriminatory towards Jews' and 'erode democratic norms'

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 02.12.26

NYC's Muslim mayor and Jewish police commissioner learn to work together

With Zohran Mamdani now mayor of New York, anxiety swept the city’s Jewish community; his decision to keep Zionist police chief Jessica Tisch offers a glimmer of hope; now, the two polar opposites are trying to work together

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 02.05.26

Verb, a border collie, competes during the finals of the agility competition at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show

Westminster dog show marks 150th year as 2,500 top canines compete for best in show

Some 2,500 dogs from 212 breeds compete at Westminster’s 150th show, with familiar finalists returning, new contenders emerging and best in show to be crowned Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden

Associated Press | 02.01.26

Mamdani’s inauguration is an indictment of liberalism

Opinion: Zohran Mamdani’s rise challenges liberalism from within, using its language to reject its core; as 2026 elections near, Israel must craft a new, inclusive civic vision or risk deeper division and democratic decay

Prof. Assaf Meydani | 01.05.26

ראש העיר הנבחר של ניו יורק זוהראן ממדאני

These are the Qurans that Zohran Mamdani will use for his swearing-in

It is the first time that an incoming New York City mayor will take the oath of office on Islam's holy text; Mamdani is the first Muslim, first South Asian and first African-born person to hold the position; He will be sworn in at midnight on a centuries-old Quran

AP | 12.31.25

NYC Jews uneasy as Zohran Mamdani prepares star-studded mayoral inauguration filled with Israel-haters

The inauguration party planned by New York City's first Muslim mayor - with a Quran, Bernie Sanders and an 'all-star team' from the anti-Israel camp - is worrying the Jewish community

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.31.25

Chabad-Lubavitch Hasid attacked on NYC subway in antisemitic incident | watch

In a video posted on social media, an African American passenger is seen shouting antisemitic insults at a Chabad Hasid before grabbing him by the neck; 'I realized this could end in death'

Itamar Eichner, Shilo Freid | 12.16.25

New York increases security at Hanukkah events after deadly Sydney attack

After the deadly Hanukkah attack in Sydney, New York City and surrounding areas raised alert levels, deployed extra police to Jewish sites and events and stressed there is no known threat to the city

Amir Bogen, New York | 12.15.25

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