Brooklyn
Despite Lull In Attacks, Some In Crown Heights Worry About New Cycle Of Violence
Despite a break from the assaults, some community leaders worry about retaliatory violence.
Synagogue Window Smashed On Shabbat In Latest Attack Targeting Brooklyn Jews
“New York City stands for tolerance and we will arrest anyone involved in anti-Semitic crimes,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Albany Democrats To Simcha Felder: We Don’t Need You, We Don’t Want You
He isn’t invited because there are “candidates who ran on a robust progressive agenda and proudly sought election as members of our conference.”
The Boxing Ring With A Mezuzah On The Door
Saturday mornings are busy in Brooklyn’s Sheepshead Bay neighborhood, as residents run errands and grab meals. The Underground Boxing Gym on Avenue X is strangely quiet, though. No one is sparring in the ring, or punching the heavy bags that hang from the ceiling, as they are Sunday through Friday.
The Rise And Fall And Rise Of Jewish Comedian Leah Forster
Leah Forster was once one of the most popular Orthodox comedians in America. She disappeared after being outed. Now she’s making a comeback.
Man Charged With Hate Crime For Punching Hasidic Jew In Brooklyn
The man did not use any anti-Semitic slurs or racial epithets while attacking the victim, who was wearing a shtreimel, or traditional fur hat.
Is A String Of Attacks Against Brooklyn Jews Really About Anti-Semitism?
Who is responsible for the rise in attacks on Jews in Crown Heights? And why are they happening?
3 Large Swastikas Spray-Painted In Brooklyn Neighborhood
At least three large swastikas were spray-painted in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
2 Jewish Boys Attacked In Brooklyn In Separate Incidents
A passerby repeatedly punched a 9-year-old in the face on Sunday evening in Williamsburg, and another boy was attacked 30 minutes later.
Man Arrested In Brooklyn For Shouting ‘Heil Hitler’ At Jewish Car Owner
“This is a black neighborhood and you don’t belong here,” the man said“This is a black neighborhood and you don’t belong here,” the man said.
