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New York City is currently faced with a new epidemic: hate crime. Following the recent uptick in antisemitism in New York City, mayoral candidate Andrew Yang wants residents to know that he is the candidate that will tackle the growing problem of rising crime - especially hate crimes, including antisemitism.

The Flatbush Jewish Community Coalition (FJCC), a particularly prominent and powerful group, provided its coveted endorsement to frontrunning mayoral candidate Eric Adams, the morning after New York City’s second mayoral debate, during which Adams stood out as an experienced, calm, and reasoned leaders with a practical vision for the future of the city.

U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced Tuesday that they recently led Democratic and Republican Members of Congress on a letter to President Biden urging him to respond to the rising antisemitism in the United States and around the world.

 UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba and former Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer Recognize
Honorary Degree Recipient Mr. Jason Greenblatt, Key Architect in Creating Abraham Accords  

Yeshiva University held its 90th Annual Commencement Exercises in person on Wednesday, May 26, in Arthur Ashe Stadium in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with the participation of more than 650 graduates and their families, friends and university faculty, staff and administration.  

Memorial Day highlights a time across the country when we honor our fallen heroes who sacrificed everything to protect our freedoms. The day is a time to reflect on those gone and honor the courage and service of our veterans and current servicemembers while taking into account the sacrifices of their families.

There were 16 hate crimes on May 24, 2021. Usually, Deborah Lauter, Executive Director of New York City’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, gets one or two a day to review.