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Israeli hostage Tal Chaimi

Israel

Bring them home: Presenting the stories of the Oct. 7 hostages

Posted on December 16, 2024

LI Press

Death of Plainview native Omer Neutra mourned at home and around the world

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Judge dismisses coercion charges against anti-Israel protester who ordered ‘Zionists’ to get out of subway car

Posted on November 19, 2024

An explosion is seen following a missile alert amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from as seen from Nahariya, northern Israel

Israel

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of Oct. 7 attacks, killed in Gaza, Israel says

Posted on October 17, 2024

group of protestors at pro-Palestine protest in Union Square

Union Square pro-Palestine protesters who assaulted pro-Israel advocate during demonstration still at large

Posted on October 10, 2024

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QNS

Queens leaders gather to commemorate first anniversary of Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel

Person holds Israeli flag at Oct. 7 anniversary ceremony in Central Park

Israel

Oct. 7 anniversary: Thousands gather in Central Park to mourn hostages and victims at memorial ceremony

Posted on October 8, 2024

Oct. 7 anniversary demonstration

Israel

Oct. 7 anniversary: Tears and tumult in New York as city marks one year since horrific terror attack in Israel, and outbreak of war

Posted on October 7, 2024

NYPD ready for Oct. 7 anniversary events

Israel

Oct. 7 anniversary: NYPD on high alert as they rally officers on day of remembrance, and protests

Posted on October 7, 2024

The flag of Israel is seen during a Jewish community vigil marking the first anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel in Moorabbin

Israel

Muslim mothers in the US unite for the hostages of the Oct. 7 terror attack in Israel and send a message to the Gaza women

Posted on October 7, 2024

Bring Them Home Columbus Circle Vigil

Israel

A day of remembrance: Events in NYC recognizing the Oct. 7 terror attacks in Israel

Posted on October 7, 2024

Cardinal Dolan and Rabbi Davidson at shabbat service ahead of Oct. 7 anniversary.

Ahead of Oct. 7, Cardinal Dolan joins interfaith Rosh Hashanah shabbat service in Manhattan

Posted on October 6, 2024

Iran fires missiles over Israel amid Middle East tension

Israel

NYC officials monitoring Middle East tensions amid Iran missile attack, Israel ground invasion of Lebanon

Posted on October 1, 2024

LIC Post

LIC Jewish Community Center to commemorate anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks

CUNY protesters amid accusations of antisemitism on campus

Antisemitism at CUNY: Judge’s report finds safety concerns on campus, outlines steps for college system to protect students

Posted on September 24, 2024

two woman in dresses at a fundraiser for #EndJewHatred

Israel

#EndJewHatred: A movement gains traction as one-year anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas terror attacks in Israel approaches

Posted on September 10, 2024

Protesters at Columbia University

Politics

Reading, writing and rage: Columbia University and Barnard College see pro-Palestine protests on first day of fall classes

Posted on September 3, 2024

Bring Them Home Columbus Circle Vigil

‘Seal the deal’: Thousands at Columbus Circle vigil demand peaceful end to Israel-Hamas war, and release of remaining hostages after latest murders

Posted on September 2, 2024

American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Columbus Circle vigil Sunday night for American hostage and five others found dead in Gaza

Posted on September 1, 2024

Ex-CUNY professor Danny Shaw (front), a longtime South Bronx resident, with his two sons, ages 17 and 22.

Bronx Times

Former Bronx boxer fighting CUNY firing he claims was due to stance on Israel-Hamas War

Pro-Palestine protester who made Zionist threat shields himself after turning self in.

Ticket to hide: Pro-Palestine protester who allegedly threatened ‘Zionist’ train riders ducks press after turning self in

Posted on June 26, 2024

Hate crime suspect escorted in handcuffs by NYPD detectives

Israel

Hate crime suspect accused of assaulting Israeli protester near Columbia University turns himself in

Posted on June 13, 2024

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Pro-Palestine activists who defaced numerous NYC consulates sought by NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force

Posted on June 13, 2024

Israel woman and flag marching at Salute to Israel Parade

Politics

Bittersweet Salute to Israel Parade focuses on four words: Bring the hostages home

Posted on June 2, 2024

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QNS

Western Queens lawmakers display pro-Palestinian stance: divergence from borough-wide pols

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QNS

Greater New York Jewish community to celebrate Jewish pride with Grand Parade and Mega Lag BaOmer event this Sunday

Demonstrator arrested at Brooklyn protest

Brooklyn

Brooklyn protest fallout: Mayor Adams says there will be review of NYPD actions, Public Advocate Williams condemns ‘aggression’

Posted on May 20, 2024

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams at New School encampment

‘People are not feeling heard’: Public Advocate Williams speaks in support of New School’s faculty-led encampment

Posted on May 9, 2024

Protester at Columbia University waves Palestine flag

Politics

Columbia University cancels school-wide commencement ceremony after protests

Posted on May 6, 2024

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn teacher says he was fired after being arrested during Columbia University protest

Posted on May 5, 2024

Students march in protest over Palestine

Politics

Chalk pleas and arguments with opponents: Inside another college campus pro-Palestine protest in Manhattan

Posted on May 2, 2024

Doctor injured at City College protest bangs drum

Harlem

“It hurt like hell”: Doctor protesting at City College says cops injured him while being arrested

Posted on May 1, 2024

Columbia University demonstrator arrested

Columbia University aftermath: Mayor Adams, NYPD continue to point finger of blame at ‘outside agitators’ after massive raid

Posted on May 1, 2024

Protesters outside Columbia University

Harlem

Madness at Columbia University: Pro-Palestine protesters storm and seize campus building as chaos intensifies

Posted on April 30, 2024

Some on the outside even pressed their hands to the warm glass in a show of solidarity.

“We will not stop, we will not rest’: FIT pro-Palestine protesters end lobby encampment, for now

Posted on April 29, 2024

NYU students have tense face-off with police after encampment is reestablished at college

Posted on April 27, 2024

Columbia University protests see pro-Israel and pro-Palestine demonstrators clash

Politics

Columbia University protests: Protesters clash over controversial campus encampment in chaotic scene

Posted on April 26, 2024

Columbia University student sits before hostage posters

Columbia University student from Israel recounts encountering hate before and during encampment: ‘I have had people spit at me’

Posted on April 25, 2024

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QNS

Queens electeds offer contrasting viewpoints on pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia

House Speaker Mike Johnson at Columbia University

Politics

Columbia University protests: House Speaker Mike Johnson visits campus, calls for Shafik’s resignation amidst Pro-Palestine protest encampment

Posted on April 24, 2024

Negotiations between Columbia University

Columbia University protests: Admin gives students 48 hours to clear encampment, demonstrators agree to some concessions

Posted on April 24, 2024

Worker outside NYU amid protests there and Columbia University

World

Columbia University admin calls for outside agitators to vacate encampment while NYU barricades campus with plywood

Posted on April 23, 2024

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World

Columbia University and NYU protests: Over 130 arrested as NYPD clears out Gould Plaza occupation

Posted on April 23, 2024

Columbia University professor argues with administrator after being denied access

Columbia University protest: Professor organizing pro-Israel rally denied campus access as pro-Palestine demonstrators rebuff allegations of antisemitism

Posted on April 22, 2024

Politics

Why several NYC House members voted against funding to help defend Israel or Ukraine

Posted on April 21, 2024

Pro-Palestine protester arrested at Columbia University protest

Columbia University protest: Pro-Palestine students enter second day of occupation

Posted on April 18, 2024

Columbia University pro-Palestine protest

Politics

Columbia University students hold pro-Palestine protest on campus’ great lawn as president testifies on Capitol Hill about antisemitism

Posted on April 17, 2024

Cars drive by Lehman College on March 15, 2024.

Bronx Times

Lehman’s Institute for Literary Studies canceled a panel on the struggles for Palestine. What are the implications?

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