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Pro-Palestinian activists led by Nerdeen Kiswani hold a 'Globalize the Intifada' protest against Israel and in support of Palestinian security prisoners in New York City, September 17, 2021. (Luke Tress/Flash90)

Gideon Taylor addresses guests during a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Luxembourg Agreement on reparations between the Federal Republic of Germany and Israel, in Berlin, Sept. 15, 2022. (Tobias Schwarz/AFP via Getty Images)

June 23, 2023, 8:16 am

Gideon Taylor, CEO of Jewish Community Relations Council-New York, to step down

Transition comes as the city’s Jewish community contends with antisemitic attacks and waning support for Israel among progressive officials

By julia GERGELY

June 19, 2023, 11:32 pm

Anti-Israel CUNY graduation speakers led 2022 rally linked to antisemitic assault

Law school activists addressed crowd before participant beat Jewish counter-protester, are members of group that advocates for Israel’s destruction

By Luke Tress

Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in New York City, March 30, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

June 14, 2023, 4:40 am

Pro-Palestinian activist sentenced to 18 months for attack on Jewish man in New York

Waseem Awawdeh to serve prison sentence on hate crime charges for beating Joey Borgen ahead of pro-Israel rally in 2021

By Luke Tress

The ChatGPT app is displayed on an iPhone in New York, May 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

June 10, 2023, 9:19 am

US lawyer sorry after ChatGPT creates bogus rulings for court filing

New York-based lawyer Steven Schwartz apologizes to judge after submitting a brief full of falsehoods generated by OpenAI chatbot

By Peter HUTCHISON

June 9, 2023, 9:37 pm

US feds launch probe into alleged antisemitism at New York public college

2 Jewish students at SUNY New Paltz say they were ejected from campus sexual assault support group due to their identity

By Luke Tress

With the Washington Monument in the background and a thick layer of smoke, Marine Corps honor color guard rehearse, Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Washington (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

June 9, 2023, 10:41 am

Third day of smoky air gives millions in America a new view of wildfire threat

Effect of wildfires a wake-up call about the future, scientists say

By Jennifer Peltz and Rob Gillies

The Statue of Liberty, covered in a haze-filled sky, is photographed from the Staten Island Ferry, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

June 7, 2023, 10:15 pm

‘Hazardous’ smog from Canada wildfires shrouds New York in orange haze

Outdoor activities for schools suspended, some flights canceled as authorities warn residents to avoid going outside as much as possible

By AFP and ToI Staff

A general view shows Tel Aviv-Jaffa as the sun rises, June 5, 2023. (Omer Fichman/Flash90)

June 7, 2023, 3:37 pm

Tel Aviv ranked eighth most expensive city in the world for foreigners

ECA International annual list moves Israeli city down from sixth place in 2022; New York takes top spot due to high rental costs and inflation

By ToI Staff

Illustrative: Police and community safety vehicles at a Jewish event in Brooklyn, New York City, May 19, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

June 6, 2023, 10:56 pm

NYC police report 100 anti-Jewish hate crimes since start of year, down from 2022

Milestone reached after 23 antisemitic incidents recorded last month, as Jews remain most targeted group in city

By Luke Tress

Anti-overhaul activists disrupt Economy Minister Nir Barkat at a Jerusalem Post conference in New York, June 5, 2023. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

June 6, 2023, 1:28 am

Anti-overhaul protesters disrupt Economy Minister Barkat’s speech at NY conference

Activists shout ‘shame’ at Likud lawmaker as he delves into economic development plans at JPost event, the latest in a series of protests against visiting coalition members in US

By Luke Tress

Marchers including Israeli activists in the Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City, June 4, 2023. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

June 5, 2023, 1:39 am

Flag-waving protesters lash coalition lawmakers as NY holds annual Israel parade

Slimmed-down contingent of government representatives heckled over plans to reorganize judiciary as tens of thousands march through Manhattan in yearly display of solidarity

By Luke Tress

Religious Zionism MK Simcha Rothman (C) scuffles with a protester in New York as he grabs her megaphone on June 2, 2023. (Screen capture: Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

June 4, 2023, 2:33 am

Far-right judicial overhaul architect defends seizing protester’s megaphone in NYC

Simcha Rothman says he and his wife were attacked, says he took bullhorn ‘without touching’ protester; complaint against him closed by NY police

By Luke Tress and ToI Staff

June 3, 2023, 10:41 am

Police complaint filed against MK Rothman as he grabs megaphone from NYC protester

Religious Zionism lawmaker, in the US to attend annual Celebrate Israel Parade, has been repeatedly targeted by demonstrators opposed to government’s judicial overhaul

By Luke Tress and ToI Staff

The Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City, May 22, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

June 3, 2023, 9:17 am

New York’s Celebrate Israel Parade set to take place under shadow of judicial strife

Protesters hound visiting coalition lawmakers as organizers appeal for solidarity ahead of annual march expected to draw 40,000

By Luke Tress

Israelis opposed to the governmnet's judicial overhaul protest outside the Tikvah Fund's offices in New York City, March 8, 2023. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

June 2, 2023, 9:20 pm

Tikvah Fund alumni urge group to cut support for think tank behind judicial overhaul

In letter, 25 academics ask conservative non-profit to cut ties with Kohelet Policy Forum, saying the organization seeks to ‘subvert Israeli democracy’

By Luke Tress