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Democratic Majority of Israel co-founder attacked, bloodied in Union Square as pro-Palestinian protesters flood NYC
A pro-Israeli demonstrator was surrounded, attacked and bloodied by a pro-Palestinian crowd Monday, as thousands mobbed the streets of Manhattan on the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 terror attack on the Jewish State. Todd Richman, co-founder of Democratic Majority of Israel, was seen on social media holding an Israeli flag while a mob of protesters mock him â and try to wrest the flag away from him. Protesters celebrating Oct. 7 horrors across NYC are showing us all their true cause Kamala Harris, Emhoff plant tree for Oct. 7 victims with Mideast on edge â as hecklers chant, beat drums nearby Richman is seen trying desperately trying to stand his ground as the keffiyeh-draped protesters mock and accost him. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR METRO DAILY NEWSLETTER âGet the fâk off the flag,â he is heard saying. âGet off it.â The mob then gangs up on him, with one striking Rochman and leaving him with a bloody nose. Police finally move in and disperse the crowd, which is heard shouting, âGet out of here,â and one calling him âa baby killer.â For the latest metro stories, top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com/metro/
Local donation drive for North Carolina residents affected by hurricane shatters expectations
The mayors of Suffern and Mahwah, as well as the owner of Ridgewood Moving Services, first announced the drive on Friday on social media with list of much needed items. Donations have since poured in.
Drivers Facing $750 Fines Under Paws Act to Protect Pets
Man's best friend is getting some extra protection thanks to a new law passed in New York City. According to The Sun, lawmakers in the city have introduced a bill that is known as the Paws Act. Its intention is to punish drivers and repeat offenders that maim or hurt a service animal or pet while on the road.
Extra Extra: 'All my homies hate him'
Because clubgoers at Eric Adams' favorite members-only hotspots have thoughts on his indictment, here are your afternoon links: Everyone's watching "Daddio" on the plane, pajama pants are condoned by the dress code, protein milk Diet Coke and more. [ more âș ]
Paterson developer to remove playground from park where addicts shoot up
PATERSON â Charles Florio, the cityâs most prominent developer, said he got tired of seeing drug addicts occupying a playground on Auburn Street. âI see the drug addicts all over the streets in Paterson,â Florio said, âbut when they actually take over a park, thatâs beyond embarrassing.â ...
NJ high school accused of banning yellow ribbons honoring Israeli hostages: âBlatant antisemitismâ
A New Jersey high school banned yellow ribbons meant to symbolize support for the Israeli hostages during a club fair â a âblatantââ display of antisemitism, furious critics say. Some Fair Lawn High School parents and the group StopAntisemitism also complained that the presence of Israelâs flag during the event, which was partly promoting a trip to Israel, was not allowed because the administration deemed it too âpoliticalâ â while members of the Muslim Student Association were allowed to display a keffiyeh. âWhat happened at Fair Lawn High School is an alarming case of hypocrisy and blatant antisemitism,â said Liora Rez, founder of StopAntisemitism....
Nearly 30 Catholic schools have closed in N.J. in recent years. See the list.
It is a saga that has played out repeatedly in New Jersey: Parents, students and alumni mourning the abrupt loss of a beloved Catholic school. The latest example is in Jersey City, where the 138-year-old St. Nicholas Catholic School permanently closed over the summer. If you purchase a product or...
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