Jul. 16, 2025 By Ethan Marshall Consul General of Israel in New York Ofir Akunis paid a special visit to Queens College in Flushing on Wednesday, July 16, where he discussed a variety of topics during a luncheon, including what he felt was a disturbing increase in antisemitism at several college campuses in the…
Jun. 19, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller The leading candidates in New York City’s June 24 Democratic mayoral primary hit the campaign trail on Thursday to attack each other. Mamdani hits Cuomo on PAC money Queens Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist who is consistently polling in second place, held an event in Astoria…
Jun. 18, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller, Robert Pozarycki, Christian Murray & Karmina Fonseca Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is still the frontrunner in the June 24 Democratic primary to replace Mayor Eric Adams amid early voting and with Election Day fast approaching. Cuomo, who is seeking a political revival after stepping down in 2021 following…
Jun. 2, 2025 By Ethan Stark-Miller Queens state Senator and former City Comptroller John Liu on Monday said he is backing Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani as his top choice in the Democratic mayoral primary despite their sharp disagreements on Israel. Liu, who represents Flushing in Albany’s upper chamber, said during a June 2 City…
May. 22, 2025 By Barbara Russo-Lennon Mayor Eric Adams spoke to New Yorkers after two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC were fatally shot on Wednesday, calling the incident an act of violence that is “unacceptable and not tolerated.” During a press conference on May 22, while flanked by leaders of…
Feb. 11, 2025 By Czarinna Andres In response to rising rates of antisemitism and discrimination on college campuses, a group of New York state legislators introduced a new package of bills on Monday aimed at protecting students from harassment and bias. The legislation, which targets colleges and universities across the state, was announced by…
Feb. 5, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating a case of aggravated harassment on the St. John’s University campus in Hillcrest at 80-00 Utopia Parkway last month. Police from the 107th Precinct in Fresh Meadows reported that two unidentified men drew two swastikas in the snow in front…
Jan. 7, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Antisemitic graffiti has repeatedly appeared along Woodside Avenue, sparking outrage from residents and a commitment from Council Member Julie Won to ensure its swift removal. The graffiti, which appeared on lampposts and the back door of a laundromat located at the intersection of 65th Street and Woodside Avenue, featured… Read more »
Dec. 17, 2024 By Colum Motherway Assembly Member Nily Rozic joined forces with Grubhub and Selfhelp Community Services on Monday, Dec. 16, for her annual holiday meal giveaway. Rozic distributed 500 locally sourced meals to members of the Flushing community, including many seniors who frequent Selfhelp Rosenthal Senior Center. Selfhelp provides affordable housing, home…
Oct. 7, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon The New York City public schools system announced on Monday new initiatives to combat bias in schools, including a new anti-hate hotline and an interfaith advisory council. The initiatives are part of the city Department of Education (DOE)’s ongoing “Meeting the Moment” agenda launched after the start of…