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Leading by example: How NYC is shaping the fight against antisemitism - interview

"Keeping the Jewish community safe in NYC, and setting groundwork for the future, is the most important thing," said Rabbi Moshe Davis.

 Mayor Adams appointed a senior liaison in his Community Affairs Unit, Moshe Davis, as the first executive director of the office.
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NYC property owners panic over Mamdani win, pitch Israel 'equity swap' plan

 New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani arrives onstage at a Brooklyn rally in May 2025.

Zohran Mamdani: Even if I wanted to go to Israel as NYC mayor, Israel probably wouldn’t let me

 NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Israeli Minister Nir Barkat sign economic partnership at The Jerusalem Post's Annual Conference in New York, US, May 19, 2025'

NYC Mayor Eric Adams, Israeli Economics Minister Nir Barkat sign economic partnership


Two killed, 19 hurt as Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

The Mexican Navy said on social media late on Saturday that 22 people were injured on board the ship, of which 19 were receiving medical attention in local hospitals.

 A Mexican Navy training ship is seen damaged after it ran into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, U.S., May 17, 2025.

NYC becomes first major US city to establish Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism

“The Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism will be the first of its kind in a major city across the nation, and will tackle antisemitism in all of its forms."

NYC Mayor Eric Adams creates new office dedicated to combating antisemitism.

New York probes reported counter-protest assaults during Israeli official's visit

Demonstrations have taken place in recent days during a visit to New York by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

    New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a press conference at City Hall in Manhattan in New York City, US, March 24, 2025.

‘Stop super speeders’ bill gains new momentum after Brooklyn car crash kills Jewish mom, two kids

If implemented, the bill would require the installation of speed limiters — which cap how fast a car can drive — for drivers who accumulate more than 11 points on their license over a 23-month period

 Elected officials and advocates rally at Brooklyn Borough Hall for the "Stop Super Speeders" bill following a deadly car crash on March 29, 2025 that killed three people in Midwood, Brooklyn.

Candidate for NYC mayor 'spewing antisemitism,' Adams tells Jewish voters - report

“In our great city, with a large population of Jewish residents, one of the candidates running for mayor is spewing antisemitism," Adams reportedly said.

    New York City Mayor Eric Adams at a press conference at City Hall in Manhattan in New York City, US, March 24, 2025.

Where do NYC’s Democratic mayoral candidates stand on Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest?

The most prominent candidates in the Democratic primary’s centrist lane, including Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, have yet to comment on the arrest.

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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.

 Roosevelt Hotel

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.

 FILE PHOTO: New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at 1 Police Plaza in New York City, US, April 3, 2024.

Two NYC yeshivas are not meeting standards and must effectively close, state rules

New York State is cutting public funding to two Brooklyn Hasidic yeshivas and requiring parents to find alternative schools for their children, citing the school's failure to meet secular standards.

 A yeshiva school bus drives through Broolyn on Sept. 12, 2022.

More than 50 NY rabbis implore Eric Adams and Kathy Hochul to oppose mass deportations

More than 50 NYC rabbis and cantors urge Mayor Adams and Gov. Hochul to resist federal immigration crackdowns amid mounting political tensions and calls for Adams' resignation.

 An Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agent prepares to arrest alleged undocumented immigrants in Salem, Mass., June 19, 2018.

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.

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