Scant few in hotspot Borough Park seen wearing masks as they head to synagogues for Simhat Torah eve, apparently choosing to violate guidelines beyond sight of few cops on patrol

Borough Park residents vow to hold religious gatherings despite restrictions in NY areas with high infection rates; accuse Cuomo, De Blasio of singling them out for backing Trump

Statement by liberal advocacy group supports measures put in place by governor and mayor, accused by some Orthodox community members of singling out Jewish areas

After rabbis and synagogues call restrictions during holidays unconstitutional, court upholds rules that cap services in houses of worship at 10 people in virus hot spots

Ultra-Orthodox group alleges NY governor's order limiting gatherings in areas with high infection rates 'discriminates against all houses of worship — and synagogues in particular'

Agudath Israel spokesman says Brooklyn protests sparked by anger at New York authorities, who he says bullied Orthodox Jewish community instead of engaging with it

Brooklyn communities angry at new restrictions imposed to curb coronavirus rise in parts of NYC; Cuomo blames people not practicing social distancing

Violent demonstrations lay bare frustration felt by local Hasidic Jews now at center of first widespread resurgence of COVID-19 in New York since spring

After Cuomo reinstates localized virus restrictions focused on several heavily Jewish areas, Agudath Israel of America vows to fight 'surprise' new rules limiting prayers

Restrictions for 'red zones' will limit Jewish holiday celebrations in areas with high infection rates