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GwenAntisemitism in Christian, Islamic, and Secular Perspectives Examined at UN Meeting
French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Levy addressed the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 at the first ever meeting devoted to antisemitism. Only two informal meetings on the...
NYPD Halts Sole-Source Surveillance Deal with Israeli Firm Cognyte Amid Privacy Concerns
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has faced growing privacy concerns over its proposed $750,500 surveillance deal with Israeli technology firm Cognyte. The agreement, valued at up to...
New York Jews flee city due to rising anti-Semitism and high cost of living
New York Jews are fleeing the city due to rising anti-Semitism and the high cost of living, according to reports. Over 100 ultra-Orthodox families plan to leave, joining...
Eastern Catholic Priest Links Irish Emotional Suppression to Catholic Upbringing
Rev. Patrick Moloney, a Melkite Greek Catholic priest, reflects on the impact of a strict Catholic upbringing on the Irish community’s reluctance to seek help. Having immigrated to...
Unitarian Universalist Association Hosts Panel on Reparative Therapy as Human Rights Violation
Jay Bakker, pastor of Revolution Church in Brooklyn, spoke at a panel hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Association’s UN office, addressing the international implications of sexual orientation change...
New York City Signs $1.86 Billion Contract with Hotel Foundation for Emergency Shelter Use
The City of New York has signed a three-year contract worth $1.86 billion with the New York City Hotel Foundation, which represents nearly 300 hotels. This agreement allows...
Benjamin Netanyahu Meets Latin American Leaders to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Following UN Address
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with leaders from several Latin American countries following his address to the United Nations General Assembly. The leaders included Argentine President Javier Milei,...
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Cities May Ban Street Sleeping, Sparks Debate Over Homelessness Solutions
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 28th that cities may prohibit sleeping on public property. The decision, reached by a 6-3 vote, upheld a local law banning...
Mamdani urges US to join ICC and arrest Netanyahu for alleged Gaza war crimes
Mamdani called for the US to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) and enforce an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a podcast interview with...
Jewish Communities Protest Israel Day Parade Featuring Far-Right Politicians Amid Gaza Conflict
Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and other far-right Israeli legislators attended the annual Israel Day Parade in New York City, drawing sharp criticism from progressive Jewish communities. The...
