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Aryna Sabalenka is known for having many skills beyond her abilities on the tennis court. The world number 1 wants to defend her title at the US Open, and this evening (Friday) she also displayed a particularly developed sense of smell. During the first set of the match against Kamilla Rakhimova in the third round, while serving in the third game, the Belarusian tennis player smelled something...

A man climbed the cables of the Brooklyn Bridge, engaging in a nearly hour-long standoff with emergency services. Officers were forced to tether themselves to the cables, limiting their mobility. During the incident, the man claimed to have a bomb before brandishing a knife at police.

In Ezra Unger's entanglement with New York authorities, the mess in a Williamsburg real estate project was revealed, including millions in advances taken from buyers, ownership disputes, and loss of control over the building. Alongside an affidavit in which he claims he cannot pay the fine, it is alleged that in the Arkia deal, too, he is 'merely a broker who brings no money from home'.

While for many Israelis the summer months are the peak of the tourist season, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has published data presenting a worrying trend. Despite reports of the safest summer on record in the city, antisemitic incidents have risen by 8% since the start of the year, now accounting for over half of all hate crimes in New York.

Less than a year after his release from prison, the former owner of a New York insurance agency has filed for bankruptcy. Among the creditors are defrauded insurance companies, tax authorities, and banks.

Hate crimes in New York City have recorded a worrying increase over the past year, with attacks against Jews remaining at the center of the data. According to new crime statistics released by the New York Police Department, the number of hate crimes in the city rose from 367 cases in 2025 to 425 cases in 2026, an increase of 15.8%.

Admissions committees that reject candidates without explanation, limit who is allowed to live in an apartment, and sometimes cost celebrities millions of dollars, have driven many stars away from traditional co-op buildings in the Big Apple. In their place, condo buildings with underground parking and coded elevators have taken center stage, allowing residents to get from their car to their...

Two businessmen from Thailand are suing the cryptocurrency issuer, claiming it froze their funds without a court order. The company clarifies: "A baseless attempt to interfere with the fight against crime"

Thomas Fahmy (24) left his home during a thunderstorm, walked toward his car — and then lightning struck him and he collapsed on the sidewalk, with the entire event documented by a security camera. Despite the strike, he did not lose consciousness, was released from the hospital the very next day — and the dentist even waived his cancellation fee: "The sensations throughout my body were ones I had...

Stephanie Ben-Shimol lashed out at the mayor: 'You have all the power to stop antisemitism, I am begging you as a granddaughter of Holocaust survivors.' After being removed, she continued to protest outside the store, handed out Israeli flags and chanted 'Am Yisrael Chai'.

The New York City municipality is tightening regulations on technology use in schools ahead of the new academic year. Elementary students will face a ban on AI and personal screens until the third grade.

The suspect, Pamela Cisneros, 49, attacked another person before being shot to death by police. Authorities are still investigating the motives behind the attack, which initially appeared to be random.

The Prime Minister's upcoming visit to the UN General Assembly in New York is marked by concerns over protests and potential floor provocations. The short visit is unlikely to include meetings with foreign leaders.

Two American aviation giants, Delta and United, are returning to Ben Gurion Airport in the coming days, increasing flight supply on one of the country's most popular routes. Israir is also expected to join El Al and Arkia. Analysis suggests that increased competition will not necessarily lead to an immediate price drop given the current instability.

Armed with kitchen knives, near a police station: A mentally ill woman stabbed two people in the central square of New York and was shot to death by police. The death of one of the victims was confirmed later. Police: It was a robbery attempt that went wrong.

The Grand Slam that opened this week has sparked a storm for the wrong reasons: a ticket with an official price of $65 is being resold on the secondary market for over $300, and the USTA is taking a cut from both sides. While the reputation of the "people's tournament" is eroding, everyone is already openly talking about it becoming an entertainment-commercial event on a new scale.

A sharp conflict is developing in New York between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the United Federation of Teachers (UFT). The union has filed a motion to intervene in legal proceedings against the city's lawsuit, which seeks to block a law granting school support staff payments of up to $10,000.

Against the backdrop of rising antisemitism and crime against Jews, Jewish organizations are calling on US authorities to increase police presence around synagogues and Jewish schools ahead of the High Holy Days. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch have already promised to increase security.

A middle school custodian in New York secretly lived for half a year in an abandoned room at the school and even hosted his four children there on weekends. After being exposed on security footage, he resigned, explaining that financial difficulties and heavy expenses left him unable to rent an apartment.

A massive petition gaining momentum in the United States demands that two senior politicians be prevented from attending the sensitive event at Ground Zero, claiming that their presence would deeply hurt the bereaved families and the honor of those who fell in the disaster.

A Jewish mother living in Brooklyn took her 4-year-old son to a puppet show she thought would be family-friendly – and was horrified when it turned into an attack on Israel. The show, called "The Circus of the Cardboard Pizza Puppets," was presented as part of the International Puppet Festival in New York. According to the mother, after only 15 minutes, it shifted from humor dealing with symbols...

A Jewish woman from Brooklyn arrived with her 4-year-old son to a puppet show presented as a family event, but according to her, within about 15 minutes she encountered anti-Israel messages, including accusations that it is bombing hospitals in Gaza. "They had very antisemitic views," the mother claimed, "It felt like a mob - the hair on the back of your neck stands up."

Brad Lander, a progressive Jewish candidate who called the war in Gaza a "genocide," was verbally attacked by anti-Israel protesters even though he arrived to join their protest. "There is no such thing as a good Zionist," they shouted at him, demanding he leave the place.

Not for the first time: several top players have complained about a strong smell at the complex. The reason is the proximity of some of the courts at Flushing Meadows to Corona Park. "We don't need distractions."

The incident occurred at three in the afternoon in Manhattan. Rescue teams managed to reach the man, extinguish the fire, and transport him in stable condition to the hospital. The New York Police Department has opened an investigation, and at this stage, there are no findings linking the man to the company.

About two weeks after the attack at the synagogue in Manhattan, Kathy Hochul pledged to increase security ahead of the High Holy Days. Against the backdrop of her criticism of City Council member Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel rhetoric, she clarified: "There is no place for hate in New York. I am here for you."

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked a storm after posting a message of sorrow following the death of Clarence Woodward, a detainee held at Rikers Island awaiting trial for murder. Mamdani sent condolences to his family and promised to investigate the circumstances of the incident, but his words drew sharp criticism from conservatives and the victim's family, who noted that Woodward was...

The technological center of Israeli entrepreneurship is shifting east: today, nearly 600 Israeli companies operate in New York, with a total valuation of nearly 70 billion dollars.

The legendary tennis player received an official farewell at Arthur Ashe Stadium, seven years after his last match in New York. The Swiss held exhibition matches and reminisced: "I have amazing memories of this court, the fans here, and the city."

Two brothers from the city of Hornell were arrested after allegedly stealing an Israeli flag from a pole outside a business and setting it on fire at their home. Each of them is charged with hate crimes of theft and criminal mischief, as well as tampering with evidence. One of them is also charged with resisting arrest.

Almost a month after losing her wedding ring in a train toilet, Julie Angelicola got it back on Monday during an emotional meeting at Penn Station in New York. Angelicola was sure the ring had been accidentally flushed down the toilet while she was washing her hands, but a number of NJ Transit employees mobilized for the unusual search. The carriage was taken out of service, the toilet system was...

A viral video on X shows three men in work gear emerging from a manhole in the heart of Manhattan. The incident has sparked public concern and launched a police investigation.

The acquisition of the NOMO SOHO hotel in New York has boosted Dan Hotels' performance. Revenues from the hotel sector rose by 13% in the second quarter to 318 million shekels.

Allison Rachmani (40), a mother of four and a well-known teacher from the Five Towns Jewish community, died after her car sank into a swimming pool in a backyard. Investigators estimate that she suffered a sudden medical event that caused her to lose control of the steering wheel. At her funeral, her husband tearfully eulogized her and called her an "Eshet Chayil" (Woman of Valor): "I cannot...

A week after the antisemitic attack at the Central Synagogue in Manhattan, Jessica Tisch returned to the community where she grew up and promised: Jewish institutions will not be left to defend themselves alone. Before her remarks, she was called to the Torah, and at the end, she received a standing ovation from hundreds of congregants who rose in her honor as the Torah scroll was returned to the...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is criticizing the decisions of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, specifically the imposition of a special tax on luxury homes used as secondary residences. According to a report in The New York Times, the numerous reactions within the business sector have caused her concern.

The FBI has thwarted a terrorist plot to bomb the New York State Capitol building in Albany and target lawmakers. The suspect, 35-year-old Jessica Bowie, allegedly swore allegiance to ISIS and planned the attack for weeks.

The Fireman Hospitality group, operator of iconic Manhattan restaurants, has filed for bankruptcy protection. This marks the largest crisis in New York City's restaurant industry since 2020.

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Billionaire Bill Ackman has announced the launch of the Ackman Oxman Institute (AOI) in New York. The decision follows the severe brain hemorrhage suffered by his 26-year-old daughter, Lucy, earlier this year.

Branches of the "Taïm" chain in New York have closed in recent days after state tax authorities issued a series of orders against its owners due to accumulated debts totaling $1.35 million. On social media, BDS activists were quick to attribute the closure to the boycott campaign, calling it "proof" that the boycott works. In reality, it is a business and legal dispute between the previous and...

Four months after the 32-year-old journalist and her 33-year-old husband Ido Gefen were married in Jaffa, Kraus's colleagues organized a very intimate "wedding afterparty" for them overseas. "We all met for a perfect historic evening in New York"

Israir has announced that it will begin selling tickets for its new New York route next Tuesday. The first flights are scheduled for October 19, 2026, pending final approval from U.S. aviation authorities.

Larry Montes, 46, who burst into a Friday night service at a Reform synagogue in Manhattan and struck a congregant, called those present "fake Jews" after his arrest. The "Forward" found posts on his Facebook page supporting Israel, and his aunt said he wanted to convert. Police had previously classified him as an "emotionally disturbed person."

The trial of Luigi Mangione in the case of the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been postponed without a new date being set. The decision was made following the defense's claim that his conviction in the federal proceeding could lead to double jeopardy. The judge granted the prosecution several weeks to respond to the claims.

Deep beneath the northeastern United States, a massive geological mystery has been hiding for millions of years. Scientists call it the "Northern Appalachian Anomaly" - a region hundreds of kilometers wide where rocks in the Earth's mantle are abnormally hot. A 2025 study even suggested that this mass is slowly moving southwest, and if the model is correct, its center could pass under the New York...

Mangioni admitted to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson to death. His lawyers now argue that the New York state trial constitutes double jeopardy due to alleged coordination between federal and state prosecutors. If the claim is accepted, the state proceeding could be blocked and Mangioni might avoid a life sentence.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enjoys high approval ratings among city residents, despite criticism of his stance on Israel. This comes amid growing concern within New York's Jewish community regarding how his rhetoric impacts antisemitism and local security.

Larry Montes, 46, from the Bronx, is accused of attacking worshippers and vandalizing a Manhattan synagogue. Despite his antisemitic outbursts during the incident, his aunt claims he suffers from severe mental illness and has an obsession with Judaism.

Due to a combination of negligence, blindness, and populism, Israel is losing the ability to deal with terror. The new stage in the war of consciousness against us comes from both the right and the left, and Jewish terror only fuels it.