NYPD makes ‘multiple’ arrests, as anti-Israel protesters hold sit-in at Trump Tower Mahmoud Khalil, the recent Columbia graduate whose release from federal custody the protesters seek, filed a lawsuit with seven students against Columbia, Barnard and a House committee. Vita Fellig March 13, 2025
At Hungarian Pastry Shop, a respite from protests at Columbia, year-round hamantaschen The owner of the nearly 65-year-old bakery told JNS that he sells some 20% more of the triangular pastries during the Purim season. Anna Rahmanan March 11, 2025
‘I will be in 2025 election cycle,’ Eric Adams tells JNS, amid rumors he will drop out of mayoral race “I want the Jewish community to know that I understand their concerns and unique history of constantly being a victim of unprecedented and unwarranted attacks,” the New York City mayor said. Vita Fellig March 7, 2025
Hochul to Hunter College: Remove Palestinian-studies job posting “This job should never have been posted in the first place,” the American Jewish Committee told JNS. Vita Fellig Feb. 26, 2025
Israeli UN mission, NY consulate release dozens of balloons for Bibas family "The balloons floated symbolically above the U.N. building—a stark reminder of the institution’s failure to formally condemn Hamas’s atrocities on Oct. 7 and its barbaric treatment of hostages," Jonathan Harounoff stated. Feb. 26, 2025
National, state, city and local NY reps respond to impending closure of Mount Sinai Beth Israel Reps. Jerry Nadler and Dan Goldman, and colleagues, said a new urgent care facility in Lower Manhattan will give patients “much-needed continuity of care.” Feb. 26, 2025
‘Beyond the pale’: Anti-Israel ‘vigil’ held in NYC for Hezbollah leader Nasrallah “It has never been more important to condemn this moral depravity, demand accountability and implement President Trump’s America First peace through strength agenda,” Rep. Elise Stefanik told JNS. Emily Goldberg Feb. 23, 2025
Four New York City deputy mayors resign as Adams scandal continues to fester “This administration no longer has the ability to effectively govern with Eric Adams as mayor,” the speaker of the New York City Council said Monday. Andrew Bernard Feb. 17, 2025
NYPD, Chabad security meet ahead of annual women’s conference “We are here to ensure everyone in attendance feels safe throughout the conference,” said coordinator Rabbi Mendel Kotlarsky. Feb. 14, 2025
