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Crime December 20

Luigi Mangione lawyers renew bid to toss death penalty charge, alleging Pam Bondi has a conflict of interest

Luigi Mangione's defense lawyers claim Pam Bondi has conflict of interest in death penalty case due to her former UnitedHealth Group lobbying ties in 2025.

Zohran Mamdani December 18

Top Mamdani appointee dramatically quits after antisemitic posts resurface

Zohran Mamdani's newly appointed director, Catherine Almonte Da Costa, stepped down following resurfaced posts containing antisemitic remarks about "money hungry Jews."

Luigi Mangione December 18

Luigi Mangione defense says cops peddled bogus mom quote as judge weighs if evidence will make it to trial

Suppression hearing ends in Luigi Mangione murder case as defense disputes NYPD statement about suspect's mother that appears in no official records.

Zohran Mamdani December 18

NYC rabbi urges Mayor-elect Mamdani to condemn ‘globalize the intifada’ phrase in wake of Sydney attack

Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch urged New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to condemn the phrase "globalize the intifada" following the deadly antisemitic attack at Sydney, Australia.

Restaurants December 18

Legendary deli made famous by Rob Reiner's most iconic movie scene: What to know about Katz's

The death of Rob Reiner, acclaimed director of "When Harry Met Sally," prompted heartfelt tributes from Katz's Delicatessen, the iconic spot his film helped turn into a global landmark.

Crime December 18

Jewish stabbing victim Elias Rosner speaks out after Brooklyn attack: 'I believe in standing up to bullies'

Elias Rosner, 35, was stabbed in Brooklyn after a confrontation with a man he says threatened to 'kill a Jew today' and made other antisemitic statements.

Media December 17

Washington Post blasts rent control as 'failed policy' that leaves renters 'worse off' than before

On Tuesday, The Washington Post editorial board argued that rent control is a "textbook policy failure," citing St. Paul and New York City as evidence that the policy does not work.

Crime December 17

NYC police hunt suspect accused of stabbing Jewish man in chest while making antisemitic statements

New York City police are hunting for a suspect accused of stabbing a 35-year-old Jewish victim while making anti-Jewish statements in Crown Heights.

Pope Leo XIV December 16

Pope Leo to appoint Bishop Ron Hicks as New York archbishop replacing Cardinal Dolan: source

Bishop Ronald Hicks could replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan as New York archbishop after Pope Leo XIV accepts Dolan's mandatory retirement request.

Luigi Mangione December 16

Luigi Mangione smiles for cameras in court as defense claims police violated his rights

Luigi Mangione's defense team continues to challenge evidence collection at a court hearing, claiming constitutional rights violations during McDonald's arrest.

New York City December 16

CBP officer fires weapon during road rage incident near JFK Airport entrance

A Customs and Border Protection officer opened fire during a road rage clash near John F. Kennedy International Airport, claiming self-defense.