New York
Israeli-media coverage mentioning New York, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Report: Kawhi Leonard may be open to a reunion in Toronto or San Antonio
NBA insider Marc Stein reported that Kawhi Leonard, 34, may be open only to the Clippers, Raptors, or Spurs if a trade happens. Stein считает Toronto the likeliest fit, while San…
Ferrari Veteran Marketing Chief Enrico Galliera to Leave After 16 Years
Ferrari chief commercial and marketing officer Enrico Galliera is leaving after 16 years, with Massimiliano Di Silvestre set to replace him in July. The move comes weeks after cri…
British centenarian credits cigarettes, buttered toast and jam for longevity
Margaret, a 99-year-old woman in Basingstoke, England, is about to turn 100 while continuing to smoke 20 to 40 cigarettes a day and eat buttered bread with jam. Her family says he…
Rabbinic weddings, protests, and political meetups fill this week’s gossip roundup
Kikar HaShabbat’s weekly gossip column covers rabbinic weddings, political meetings, protest activity, and music-industry updates. It also reports a failed subscription effort by…
Quiz answers reveal the song that mentions Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 5-0 loss
A Hebrew quiz page revealed the answer to a question about the song that mentions Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 5-0 loss to Maccabi Haifa. The song was identified as Mashina’s "Lehitraot Neu…
Feynman’s Restaurant Dilemma, Solved Decades Later
Researchers from Oxford, Princeton and CUNY proved that Richard Feynman’s napkin formula for choosing between a familiar restaurant dish and a new one was optimal. The study, publ…
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Project Becomes a Political and Public Relations Disaster
A $14.7 million Trump-backed renovation of Washington’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has collapsed into a dispute over algae, peeling liner, dead ducks and alleged sabotage. T…
12-Year-Old Boy Attacked by Shark During Family Trip in the Bahamas
A 12-year-old American boy was attacked by a shark while swimming during a family trip in the Bahamas. He was evacuated by boat to New Providence for treatment, and officials have…
Brooklyn cafe sparks uproar after refusing to serve Jewish congressman Dan Goldman
Dozens protested outside a Brooklyn cafe after it refused service to Jewish Congressman Dan Goldman over his pro-Israel views. The U.S. Department of Justice opened a review, whil…
Zviki Hadar on Aging, Comedy, and Staying Relevant
Zviki Hadar reflected on his 60-year life and career, from early odd jobs and satire to his role in the successful film "Kupa Reshita." He discussed aging, his Beersheba identity…
Roman Sorkin Says He Could Play in the NBA if He Were a Free Agent
Roman Sorkin said after Maccabi Tel Aviv’s 58th title that he believes he could play in the NBA if he were a free agent. He described his clutch Game 4 three-pointer, praised team…
Zohran Mamdani Backed Candidates Win New York Democratic Primaries Amid Israel Controversy
Zohran Mamdani-backed Democratic Socialists won key New York primary races on Tuesday, including Brad Lander, Darialysse Avila Chevalier and Claire Valdez. Chevalier’s win is espe…
Sale-Season Picks: Seven Fashion and Beauty Finds Worth Noting
The article rounds up seven fashion, beauty, and fragrance products now in sale or newly launched, with prices and purchase locations. Items include H&M, Grecian Sandals, Maybelli…
Study Finds Urban Rodents Rapidly Outsmart Poison and Traps
Rutgers researchers say urban mice and rats are rapidly adapting to survive pest control in major U.S. cities. About 70% of house mice now resist common poisons, while rats are le…
Reese Witherspoon and millionaire businessman Oliver Haarmann make their red carpet debut
Reese Witherspoon and Oliver Haarmann made their first public red carpet appearance together at the premiere of Elle in Hollywood on Wednesday. Reports say the couple began dating…
Julian Schnabel’s Dante Film Is a Bloated, Bizarre Misfire
Julian Schnabel’s new film, "In the Hand of Dante," has premiered on Netflix and is being panned as a long, chaotic misfire. Starring Oscar Isaac, Gal Gadot, Al Pacino, Gerard But…
From Tel Aviv to Hollywood: Ariella Weld-Cohen Turns Costume Design into Jewish Outreach
Israeli-born costume designer Ariella Weld-Cohen says her Emmy win for Sherman’s Showcase confirmed a prediction made years earlier by a Tel Aviv University teacher. The Hollywood…
How a former teenage buyer became the Israel head of Third Point Ventures
A 33-year-old Herzliya resident now heads Third Point Ventures’ Israel investment activity. The profile traces how she moved from Safed and Unit 8200 to Defense Ministry procureme…
Gateshead prepares to enthrone Rabbi Israel Mantel as its new chief rabbi
Gateshead will enthrone Rabbi Israel Mantel this afternoon as its new chief rabbi after a five-year vacancy. The community welcomed him this week with street celebrations after he…
Academy Snubs Israeli Film Industry, Invites Palestinian Filmmakers Instead
The Academy invited 529 new members, but no one from Israel’s active film industry made the list. Instead, the invitees included Palestinian filmmakers, Israeli-born Hollywood-bas…
At 91, Daniel Housidman Puts His Fortune Into Philanthropy and Israel
Daniel Housidman, 91, says his health comes from discipline, genetics and luck, and he now focuses on philanthropy. His family donated 200 million shekels to Reuth’s new rehabilit…
Tel Aviv Stocks Rebound as Bonds Rally, Dollar Retreats and Micron Surprises Higher
Tel Aviv shares are trying to recover after a sharp selloff, while bonds rallied and the dollar retreated on Wednesday. Micron beat forecasts after the U.S. close, and investors a…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan a massive New York wedding at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly planning a July 3, 2026 wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York. The city has approved street closures and a large event setup, w…
Venezuela declares emergency after two powerful earthquakes
Venezuela declared an emergency after two major earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, hit near San Felipe and caused building collapses in Caracas. The government reported missing p…
Lenient Plea Deal Ends Assault Case Against Former Israeli Defense Ministry Employee in New York
Former Defense Ministry employee Yotam Maimon resolved his New York attempted-murder case with a reduced plea deal after a 2023 nightclub attack on Maor Vanunu. He avoided prison…
New York Parents Jailed After 3-Year-Old Died Amid Extreme Neglect
A New York couple was jailed after their 3-year-old daughter died in February 2025 from extreme neglect at their Corinth home. Investigators found lice, rot, malnutrition, trash-f…
Dollar steadies near 2.98 shekels as markets await key U.S. inflation data
The dollar was slightly weaker in Israel and abroad as traders awaited May core PCE inflation data in the United States. U.S. bond yields fell, and a Standard Chartered analyst sa…
Republicans Resist Trump’s $87.6 Billion Wartime Budget Request
President Donald Trump asked Congress for $87.6 billion in extra funding, mostly for the war against Iran, but the proposal faces strong Democratic opposition and Republican doubt…
China Tops Global Supercomputer List Despite U.S. Chip Curbs
China’s LineShine supercomputer has taken first place on the Top500 list for the first time since 2017, overtaking the U.S.-based El Capitan. Built largely with CPUs rather than r…
Miri Regev Says Israeli Carriers Should Cut Fares, While Foreign Flights Remain Cheaper
Miri Regev said she wants Israeli airlines to lower fares and confirmed she chooses the cheapest flight option, even if it is foreign. In a podcast interview, she also said Israel…
What Comes Next for Noam Yaacov After Going Undrafted?
Noam Yaacov went undrafted in the NBA draft in New York, leaving him with several paths toward the league. He is set to play for Israel, may join the Las Vegas Summer League start…
Trump Says Iran School Attack May Never Be Fully Solved
Trump said it may never be known who was behind a deadly strike on a girls’ school in Minab, Iran, and said he does not believe the United States was responsible. Earlier reports…
Italian Director Turns Meir Shalev Novel into a Film About Israel and Memory
Guido Chiesa’s adaptation of Meir Shalev’s novel “A Few Days” opens in Israel this weekend after being delayed since 2023. Chiesa says the film was held back after October 7, and…
Micron Beats Wall Street Expectations, Shares Jump After-Hours
Micron reported second-quarter revenue of $41.46 billion and earnings of $25.11 per share, beating analyst estimates. The results came after a recent selloff in chip stocks, and t…
Thousands in Montreal Bid Farewell to Michael Mizrahi, Coffin Due in Israel Tomorrow
About 2,000 people joined Michael Mizrahi’s funeral procession in Montreal on Wednesday, and his coffin was then sent to New York for transfer to Israel. The body is expected to a…
Boro Park Rabbi Bans Electric Scooters for Yeshiva Students After Serious Accident
Rabbi Benyamin Eisenberger of Hekhal HaTalmud Yeshiva in Boro Park has banned students from owning or riding electric scooters. The decision follows a wave of recent accidents, in…
Emmanuel Sharp and Noam Yaacov Trending Toward NBA Draft Selection
Emmanuel Sharp and Noam Yaacov are both trending toward NBA Draft selection next week, with Sharp possibly going in the first round. Sharp’s shooting and defense make him a fit fo…
Netanyahu Withdraws Backing for Aconis, Backs Eyal Hazon for Jewish National Fund Chair
Benjamin Netanyahu withdrew support for Ofir Akunis to chair Keren Hayesod and backed Eyal Hazon instead. The move, which sources say was heavily influenced by Sara Netanyahu, com…
Varonis Shares Jump on Report of Possible Sale to Private Equity
Varonis shares rose 7.1% after Bloomberg reported the Israeli cybersecurity company is considering a sale. Blackstone, Thoma Bravo and Vista Equity Partners have shown initial int…
Cricket's Yahrzeit Day Marks Joyful Bar Mitzvah for Grandson of Kretschnif Rebbe
A bar mitzvah for the Kretschnif Rebbe’s grandson was celebrated in Jerusalem on the yahrzeit of Rabbi Meir of Kretschnif. The day also included another Hasidic family event in Je…
Munkacs Belz Celebrates Entry of Rabbi Yoel Rokach's Son to Cheder
The Munkacs Belz Rebbe celebrated the entry of his great-grandson into the Jerusalem Talmud Torah and handed out blue pachelech to children. The roundup also noted that the Vizhni…
ICC Prosecutor Who Sought Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant Faces Dismissal
The United Nations is advancing a move to dismiss ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan after a yearlong investigation found serious misconduct. Khan, who sought arrest warrants for Ben…
Viszhnitz London Rebbe Undergoes Planned Medical Procedure in New York
The Viszhnitz London Rebbe underwent a medical procedure Monday morning in Manhattan after doctors recommended it based on recent tests. He is expected to stay in New York for abo…
Netanyahu Says He Informed Trump of Iran Strike Plan, Not Asked Permission
Benjamin Netanyahu said he informed Donald Trump of Israel’s plan to strike Iran and did not seek permission. He also defended Israel’s moves in Rafah and southern Lebanon, while…
Jewish civil rights group urges U.S. probe into New York City over antisemitism response
NJAC has asked the U.S. Justice Department to investigate New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his administration over antisemitism policies. The group says the city has failed to pr…
New York Man Sentenced to 5.5 Years for Setting Homeless Subway Passenger on Fire
A 19-year-old Harlem man was sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for setting a homeless man on fire on a New York subway train last December. The victim survived but suffered severe…
InMode Founder Offers to Take Medical Aesthetics Company Private at $1.03 Billion Valuation
InMode received a new all-cash takeover offer led by CEO and cofounder Moshe Mizrahi at $16.20 per share, valuing the company at about $1.026 billion. The board formed an independ…
U.S. Airstrike in Northwest Syria Kills Senior ISIS Leader
U.S. Central Command said a June 19 precision airstrike in northwest Syria killed senior ISIS figure Ali Hussein al-Oulawi. Admiral Brad Cooper said the U.S. and its partners will…