New York

New York is a state within the United States and is one of the original 13 colonies that formed the country following the American Revolution. Nicknamed "The Empire State," New York is the 27th largest state by area and the fourth largest by population. It is also the third most economically prosperous state by GDP, behind only California and Texas. Its capital city is Albany and its largest city is New York City, which is also the largest city in the US. 

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'Cloud Rider': China tests supersonic plane flying Beijing to New York in under two hours

One of the core innovations of the Yunxing's design is the attachment of wide wings on top of the fuselage like a cloak.

MENACHEM MENDEL SCHNEERSON, the beloved Lubavitcher Rebbe.

New York street to be renamed after the Lubavitcher Rebbe

New York City Council approved renaming a section of Crown Heights' President Street as "Lubavitcher Rebbe Way" to honor Rabbi Schneerson, who transformed the Chabad movement.

Pro-Palestine activists occupy NY Public Library to protest Gaza 'Scholasticide'

"We gather today in one of New York's most iconic libraries to remind the world that all libraries in Gaza have been destroyed," said one of the protesters.

Lighting up NYC: World's largest menorah erected ahead of Hanukkah

This year’s menorah lighting, organized by the Lubavitch Youth Organization, is dedicated to the memory of Rabbi Shmuel Butman.

FBI investigator

FBI arrests Virginian who planned attack on Israeli consulate in New York

According to the indictment, Hassan was apprehended after providing detailed bomb-making and planting instructions to an undercover agent.

Homeowner finds complete Ice Age mastodon jawbone while gardening in his Hudson Valley backyard

The discovery was made in the town of Scotchtown, about 70 miles from New York City.

Mayor Eric Adams calls himself ‘a modern-day Maccabee’ at pre-Hanukkah party at Gracie Mansion

Jewish New Yorkers celebrate Hanukkah at Gracie Mansion with Mayor Adams and honorees.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
18/12/2024

Luigi Mangione sought to 'sow terror' in UnitedHealth executive killing, prosecutor says

Mangione, 26, would face a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted on all counts.

By REUTERS
18/12/2024

NYPD arrest suspect in assault on Columbia Jewish student

Manhattan resident Tarek Bazrouk, 20, was arrested by the NYPD for allegedly stealing an Israeli flag and punching a Jewish student.

Jewish Columbia student punched in face by anti-Israel activist

New York Governor Kathy Hochul said on Tuesday that she was outrage by the "antisemitic attack" and announced that the New York State Hate Crime Task Force would aid in the investigation.

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