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NY Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor
Kathy Hochul said she reached her decision after months of conversations with Zohran Mamdani, which gave her confidence that overrode their “disagreements.”
Sergei Lysov’s New York breakthrough in wheelchair tennis
Trump’s hometown conundrum deepens amid NYC mayoral race - opinion
Ahead of election, Brooklyn synagogue demands voter registration to attend High Holiday services
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Grapevine, September 7, 2025: Remembering the children
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Measles-infected passenger traveled from NYC to Tel Aviv, Health Ministry warns
The ministry stressed that measles is a highly contagious disease, characterized by fever, general malaise, runny nose, and rash, which may lead to severe and even life-threatening complications.
Israel's Guy Sasson starts strong in singles, doubles at US Open
Despite the straightforward win, Sasson acknowledged the nerves of opening matches at a Grand Slam and praised his opponents.
Jim Walden drops out of NYC mayoral race, urges voters unite against Mamdani
“His [Mamdani] past words reveal his extreme bigotry toward police, his authentic commitment to communism, his antisemitic obsessions, and his sympathies for terrorists," Walden said.
Jerry Nadler, Congress’ most senior Jewish member, says he will not seek reelection
“I don’t know what to say at this point,” Nadler, a longtime pro-Israel stalwart, told the New York Times. “I can’t defend what Israel is doing.”
Trump said Rudy Giuliani will receive top US civilian honor
Following a car crash in New Hampshire, President Trump will award the former New York mayor a prestigious civilian medal.
Gideon Sa'ar visits Lubavitcher Rebbe's grave ahead of first Washington visit as FM
During the visit, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Chabad officials, recited Psalms, and prayed for the success of his trip to the US capital, as well as for the return of the hostages.
New York mandates Title VI coordinators on campuses to counter antisemitism
"No one should fear for their safety while trying to get an education. It’s my top priority to ensure every New York student feels safe at school," Hochul said.
Politicians decry attempts to allow haredi draft dodgers to travel to Uman, New York
The government decision to invest NIS 10 million to finance the various aspects of the annual haredi pilgrimage to Uman sparked widespread criticism.
Ultra-Orthodox MK Goldknopf asks Netanyahu to finance Chabad's trip to New York
This comes after the Breslov hassidim received a framework that allows for NIS 10 million to be used in their Rosh Hashanah pilgrimages to Uman, Ukraine.
