A New York City school bus driver has been suspended following an incident in which he allegedly stopped the bus to deliver an antisemitic rant to the children on board, leaving at least one Jewish student in tears. According to reports, the driver pulled over during the morning route and made offensive remarks, including blaming Jewish people for the death of Yeshu and asserting that only belief in Yeshu can “deliver” rather than religion. He also instructed the children to recite a prayer. The incident was reportedly recorded by passengers and has sparked outrage among parents and community members.

On Thursday, NYPD Brooklyn South Assistant Chief Frank Giordano visited the Boro Park Chaverim headquarters, where he was welcomed by coordinators from both the Boro Park and Flatbush divisions. Chief Giordano was given a full tour of the garage and dispatch center, where he got a close-up look at Chaverim’s operations and the various tools and equipment they use to assist the community daily. Volunteers explained the wide range of calls they handle—everything from car lockouts and flat tires to helping during blackouts, floods, and large-scale events. The visit gave Chief Giordano a firsthand look at how Chaverim functions behind the scenes and the close working relationship they have with the NYPD.

Liri Albag, an Israeli survivor of Hamas captivity, was unexpectedly detained for questioning on Thursday upon landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport, after U.S. passport control flagged her as still being held hostage, according to a report aired by Israel’s Channel 12. Albag, who arrived in New York with friends for a much-needed vacation, was stopped by border officials who suspected she may have been an impostor. The reason: official systems still listed her as being in captivity. According to her father, Eli Albag, who was also traveling abroad at the time, the ordeal began when his daughter’s phone was confiscated, and she was allowed a single call. “She called me, and then her mother, Shira, who immediately contacted the IDF and other authorities,” he told Channel 12.

A moving visit took place today at the United Hatzalah headquarters, when the founder of the “Hatzalah” organization in the United States, Rabbi Hershel Weber, arrived for a special tour with his sons Naftali and Meir. He was greeted by Eli Beer, President and Founder of United Hatzalah, and Lazer Hyman – VP and Head of Volunteers and Operations. During the visit, Eli Beer shared with Rabbi Weber the story of United Hatzalah’s establishment, referring to the parallels between the path Rabbi Weber pioneered in New York in 1966 and the challenges faced during United Hatzalah’s early days in Israel. “When you established Hatzalah in the US, they warned you not to do it because of the ambulance monopoly – yet you chose to go against the current.

A newly released poll conducted by co/efficient shows Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik in a near tie with Democratic incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul in a hypothetical race for New York governor in 2026. The survey of likely voters indicates Hochul leading Stefanik 43% to 42%, with 15% of voters undecided. The same poll highlights President Donald Trump’s favorability in New York, where he holds a 44% favorability rating, surpassing Hochul’s net approval rating of -17%. Only 23% of respondents believe Hochul deserves re-election, while nearly two-thirds prefer a new governor, underscoring her vulnerability. Stefanik, a staunch Trump ally representing New York’s 21st Congressional District, has not officially declared her candidacy but has expressed strong interest.

In a powerful show of support, more than 500 elected officials, civic leaders, and dignitaries gathered Sunday morning to recognize Met Council — America’s largest Jewish charity fighting poverty — for its unwavering commitment to serving New Yorkers in need. Held at Cipriani 42nd Street just before the Salute to Israel Parade, the event also drew relatives of hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza, underscoring the moment’s emotional and geopolitical weight. The gathering reflected the depth of support for Met Council’s mission, with speakers and honorees including U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Representatives Yvette Clarke, Dan Goldman, Gregory Meeks, Grace Meng, and Jerrold Nadler, New York State Attorney General Letitia James, and New York State Comptroller Thomas P.

A flood of donations from anti-Israel campus agitators and radical protesters — including individuals arrested during violent demonstrations — has helped bankroll the surging mayoral campaign of Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, according to a New York Post exclusive that first revealed the controversial donor base. The Post uncovered that Mamdani has received more than $48,000 from 676 donors affiliated with CUNY, NYU, and Columbia University, including professors and employees, many of whom have been involved in pro-Hamas or anti-Israel activism. Another 1,351 contributions from college students totaling $46,200 were also documented — all eligible for New York City’s generous eight-to-one public matching funds program.

President Donald Trump has appointed Rabbi Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, executive vice president of Agudath Israel of America, to the White House Religious Liberty Commission’s new Religious Leaders Advisory Board. The appointment follows an executive order signed by the president earlier this month establishing the Religious Liberty Commission, aimed at promoting and protecting religious freedom across the United States. The commission will be supported by three advisory boards made up of religious leaders, legal scholars, and lay experts.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is probing the Democratic New York attorney general’s real estate transactions, Director Kash Patel confirmed in an interview with Fox News on Sunday. The investigation is focused on whether the state Attorney General, Letitia James, committed fraud on a mortgage application. A grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia has issued subpoenas on the matter. James, who won a civil case last year against the Trump Organization and Trump himself over allegations of faulty business practices, is the first public official who investigated the president to now face potential criminal prosecutions themselves.

YWN has exclusively obtained a copy of a letter from the State Education Department directing New York City to cease providing special education services to children at six local yeshivas. SED’s letter comes as parents whose children receive special education services are faced with a rapidly approaching deadline to submit their Parental Notice of Intent advising which school their child will attend in the upcoming school year. If SED has its way, parents will not be able to submit a PNI listing any of these six yeshivas.