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0 Antisemitism Politics

‘Unacceptable antisemitism’: Leaders decry vandalism of Brooklyn Museum director’s home

Lisa Keys in JTA · 13 Jun

Anti-Israel activists vandalized the home of Brooklyn Museum's Jewish director and other leaders, splashing red paint and accusations like "blood on your hands" and "white-supremacist Zionist."

0 Politics Communities

‘Bring them home’ chants replace usual festive mood at New York’s annual parade for Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 2 Jun

During New York's annual Israel Parade, the traditional festive atmosphere was replaced by chants of "Bring them home" in a show of solidarity for hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

0 Politics Education

Poison Ivy: Ep 411

Unorthodox · 2 May

Poison Ivy: Ep 411 from Unorthodox explores the escalating tensions at Columbia University where pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protests have intensified, leading to Mayor Eric Adams discussing the NYPD's response.

0 Politics Antisemitism

NYC mayor says he 'will not succumb' to pressure to back ceasefire

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 9 Apr

New York City Mayor Eric Adams reaffirmed his strong support for Israel during a roundtable discussion with Jewish media outlets, standing by his stance amid growing calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.

0 Holocaust Communities

These New York City buildings will be lit up in yellow in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Julia Gergely in Forward · 27 Jan

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, several municipal buildings in New York City, including City Hall, will be illuminated in yellow.

0 Politics Communities

No, New York libraries aren’t closing because of funding for Israel

Luke Tress in Forward · 18 Jan

Recent social media posts have falsely claimed that the closure of New York Public Libraries on Sundays is due to funding cuts for Israel.

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On a grim Shabbat, Manhattan Jews gather in solidarity with an Israel under attack

Julia Gergely in JTA · 7 Oct 2023

Dozens of Jews, Israelis, and other New Yorkers gathered at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan for an impromptu support gathering in solidarity with Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Gaza.

0 Communities Antisemitism

In a first, NYC mayor launches Jewish advisory council

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 26 Jun 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has established a Jewish Advisory Council, comprised of 37 diverse Jewish community leaders, to address issues ranging from public safety to education.

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2022 saw a 52% jump in antisemitic incidents in NYC. Mayor Adams says it will change this year

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 24 Mar 2023

New York City saw a significant increase of 52% in antisemitic incidents in 2022 compared to the previous year, with the highest number of reported incidents in the nation.

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What Does NYC's Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes Do?; An Elton John Hanukkah Celebration

People of the Pod · 15 Dec 2022

New York City's Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (OPHC) is working to combat the alarming rise in antisemitic attacks in the city.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Finally, An Effort to Deal With the Urban Nightmare

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Nov 2022

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has decided to pursue involuntary commitment for mentally ill individuals on the streets and subways.

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A Hate Crime a Day Keeps the DOJ Away

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 23 Sep 2022

New York City has been experiencing a significant increase in anti-Jewish hate crimes, particularly targeting Orthodox Jews.