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Former NYC mayor Eric Adams under scrutiny following apparent NYC Token crypto 'rug pull'

NYC Token was launched to "address antisemitism and anti-Americanism," Adams claimed, in an apparent swipe at his mayoral successor, Zohran Mamdani.

Then-New York City mayor Eric Adams stands beside the crystal button that triggers the descent of the New Year’s Eve Ball in Times Square, New York City, December 31, 2025; illustrative.
TEXT MESSAGES between the arson suspect Stephen Spencer Pittman and his father during the attack on Jan. 10, 2025.

Man charged with setting fire to Mississippi synagogue targeted it due to its ‘Jewish ties’

PEOPLE ATTEND a march in support of the Jewish community called No Hate No Fear in Cadman Plaza on January 5, 2020 in New York City.

Jews targeted in NYC hate crimes more than all other groups combined for second year

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji stand onstage during his inauguration ceremony in New York City, U.S., January 1, 2026.

Mamdani's first act as mayor made a turning point become reality for NYC Jews - editorial


Homeless man allegedly kills two, critically wounds one in stabbing spree in Manhattan

The first attack occurred around 8:20 a.m. in Chelsea when the attacker approached a 36-year-old construction worker outside 444 West 19th Street and stabbed him in the stomach.

 New York City stabbing spree suspect Ramon Rivera is escorted out of the 10th precinct in New York City, U.S., November 18, 2024.

Antisemitic hate crimes in NYC have surged this year, according to police data

The NYPD links the spike to ongoing tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas war.

 Police at a hostages rally in Central Park, March 24, 2024.

Jewish community rallies behind Andrew Cuomo in mayoral race - NYP

“Cuomo will immediately be the top candidate in the Jewish community,” a Jewish city resident said.

NEW YORK Governor Andrew M. Cuomo holds his daily COVID-19 press briefing at the New York Stock Exchange, May 26, 2020

Where do NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ potential successors stand on Israel and Jewish issues?

Facing bribery and fraud charges, Adams has sworn not to step down, and no one in the city — including its voters — can push him out before the next scheduled election, in 2025.

 Eric Adams, center, campaigns with Brad Lander, left, and Jumaane Williams outside Brooklyn Borough Hall, Oct. 22, 2021.

What Eric Adams’ Jewish supporters and critics are saying after his indictment

Adams has declared his innocence and remained defiant after news broke that he had been indicted for crimes including bribery and fraud.

 New York Mayor Eric Adams speaks to Jewish college students at City Hall, Sept. 23, 2024.

'Symbols of Oct. 7 slaughter': Jewish group petitions for NYC keffiyeh ban - NYP

Members from the group New York United in Fighting Antisemitism emailed Mayor Eric Adams, and schools Chancellor David Bank proposing the ban.

 A Palestinian student poses for a portrait while wearing a keffiyeh along with his commencement cap, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, at the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado, U.S., May 10, 2024.

New York City summit brings together over 300 social media influencers against antisemitism

Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) concludes two-day event

 The Combat Antisemitism Movement New York Summit

Biden condemns 'horrific' acts of antisemitism this week in US

The homes of Jewish Brooklyn Museum officials were vandalized with terrorist symbols on Tuesday night, during the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. 

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden delivers an outline for a ceasefire in the Gaza war at the White House, in May.

Hochul considers NYC subway mask ban in wake of antisemitic, anti-Israel incidents

"We will not tolerate individuals using mask to evade responsibility for criminal or threatening behavior," said New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

 Hamas, Hezbollah flags flown at rally outside New York City Nova massacre exhibit. June 10, 2024.

Jewish Brooklyn Museum officials’ homes defaced with terrorist symbols

The New York Police are investigating in the incident according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

 Pro-Palestinian protestors go on top of the Brooklyn Museum entrance roof during a protest, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Brooklyn, New York City, US, May 31, 2024.