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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Thousands march in NYC against arrest of Columbia activist Khalil

Within Our Lifetime sought to disrupt Mayor Eric Adams's Iftar dinner, with the anti-Israel group claiming that it was a "sham" and "disgraceful photo-op."

Idan Amedi announces first tour of US

Amedi has resumed performing since being seriously injured in Gaza last year as an IDF reservist

CUNY cancels Palestinian studies on 'genocide' after Hochul intervenes

The social science and art and humanities job postings were removed from the public university system's website.

Empire State Building, other int'l landmarks light up orange in honor of Bibas family

Last week, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 14 landmarks throughout the state would be lit orange in their honor.

Direct flight to New York for $1,199: Is Arkia really worth it?

For the first time, Arkia launches a direct, competitively priced route to New York. We flew on their inaugural flight to see if this new option can compete with major airlines.

By SHOVAL AZOR
26/02/2025
  Rose Girone

World's oldest Holocaust survivor, Rose Girone, passed away at age 113

Polish-born Rose managed to get visas for her and her husband to escape Germany to Shanghai in 1939, later settling in Queens, New York.

 AN ISRAEL Day event on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan takes place last June. There is a significant incr

Pave new paths towards transforming the partnership between Israel and diaspora

Since October 7, there has been a renewed closeness between Diaspora Jewry and Israel. JPPI presented a complex picture of the Jewish people’s situation after October 7.

By ROI ABECASSIS
25/02/2025
Rapper Sean Diddy Combs arrives at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in New York

Top attorney quits Sean 'Diddy' Combs' defense team before trafficking trial

High-profile attorney Anthony Ricco, known for his role in the bin Laden case, files to withdraw from Sean 'Diddy' Combs' defense team just two months before the trial.

24/02/2025

Vigil for Nasrallah to be held in NYC amid Lebanon funeral

'Let us demonstrate to the world in the heart of the empire that the path of Resistance is immortal,' the Bronx anti-War Coalition said on Instagram on Saturday.

Spate of attacks targets Jews in New York

In once incident, an assailant approached a group of Jewish men, attempted to stab one, and shoved another to the ground.

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