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‘Shame on you’: Pro-Palestinian protesters shout at NY cancer hospital

Pro-Palestinian protestors took their demonstration to a cancer hospital in New York City.

Eyal Shani’s fast-casual Times Square restaurant is going kosher

The kitchen will be thoroughly cleaned and prepared according to kosher guidelines, and a certificate of kashrut from Rabbi Aaron Mehlman of National Kosher Supervision is expected to be issued.

By RACHEL RINGLER/JTA
10/01/2024

Pro-Palestinian protestors shut down Manhattan bridges, tunnel during Monday morning commute

One major tunnel for commuters from New Jersey to Manhattan was closed along with at least three different New York City area bridges.

Pro-Palestinian groups block entry to NYC's two major airports

Local councilwoman Inna Vernikov commented that the self-proclaimed "victory" of the organizers only proved to be disruptive for New Yorkers.

Thousands gather in Times Square for New Year ball drop

"A once in a lifetime experience," crowds waited up to fifteen hours in the cold for the ball to drop.

By REUTERS
01/01/2024

Pro-Palestinian protesters ‘sure’ to disrupt NYE ball drop, NYC mayor says

The mayor said there have been nearly 500 protests in New York City since the Israel-Hamas war began on October 7.

Greek antiquities valued at $3.7 million recovered from New York smugglers

Several of the most notable pieces are thousands of years old.

Alec Baldwin clashes with pro-Palestinian protesters

In an online video, Alec Baldwin appears to get into a heated argument with pro-Palestinian protesters, after which he is escorted away by the police following the incident.

NYC police tell Elisha Wiesel to put away Israeli flag at anti-Israel protest

Police made several arrests at the protest, which began at Grand Central Station and continued onto Penn Station, stopping along the way at Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Michael Cayre leads Moonlight Gala, raises $10m. for victims of October 7

The gala, which successfully raised about 10 million dollars, was held last week at the luxurious Casa Cipriani, a property owned by the Cayre family.

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