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October 30, 2023

Pro-Palestinian protesters scale part of Brooklyn Bridge, force shutdown of iconic NYC artery

An pro-Palestinian rally in Brooklyn, New York, attracted thousands of demonstrators Saturday, forcing city officials to close the Brooklyn Bridge down temporarily.

October 30, 2023

Ex-NYC prison guards avoid prison time after alleged negligence in teen inmate's suicide attempt

Two former NYC prison guards have evaded jail time despite their alleged negligence in responding to a teenage inmate's suicide attempt inside the Rikers Island jail complex.

October 30, 2023

Cornell University Jewish community threatened in online posts; police, FBI investigate

Cornell University Jewish students were threatened online on Sunday and now the university police and FBI are investigating the threats.

October 28, 2023

Newly appointed NYC racial equity chair has history of antisemitic posts: 'FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA'

The newly appointed chair of New York City's Commission on Racial Equity has a history of sharing antisemitic content on social media, according to a New York Post report.

October 27, 2023

Ivanka Trump must testify at father's civil trial in New York, judge rules

A judge has ruled in New York that Ivanka Trump must take the stand as a witness in the civil case brought against her father, brothers and family business.

October 27, 2023

NY employee killed in drive-by shooting, 2 others injured

A New York employee was killed and two others were injured in a drive-by shooting Thursday. The incident occurred on Interstate 190's southbound lanes.

October 27, 2023

Jack Carr's take on Teddy Roosevelt, born on Oct. 27, 1858: Americans owe him 'a debt of gratitude'

Jack Carr, bestselling novelist, recently announced a new nonfiction series called "Targeted" coming in 2024 — and here, he pays tribute to America's 26th president, Theodore Roosevelt.

October 27, 2023

Driver of car covered in pro-Hamas writing illegally had gun blocks from planned pro-Israel rally: police

A man was arrested Wednesday after he drove a vehicle featuring swastikas, hate speech and other pro-Palestinian messages through the streets of White Plains, New York.

October 26, 2023

House Republicans file resolution to expel George Santos from Congress

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is facing a resolution that would expel him from Congress, which was filed by fellow Republicans after the latest slate of federal charges against him.

October 26, 2023

NYPD says 'no direct threat' to Jewish students during Cooper Union protest

The New York Police Department said during a press conference Thursday there was "no direct threat" to Jewish students during an anti-Israel protest at Cooper Union.