N.Y. Today: Mamdani’s Nakba Day Social Media Post Marks Shift for N.Y.C. Mayors

May 17, 2026

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Mamdani’s Nakba Day Social Media Post Marks Shift for N.Y.C. Mayors

Pro-Palestinian New Yorkers celebrated Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s decision to post about the Palestinians’ day of remembrance, but the move was criticized by some Jewish leaders.

By Liam Stack, Dana Rubinstein and Sally Goldenberg

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Long Island Rail Road Strike Shuts Down Busiest U.S. Passenger Rail Service

This is the first strike on the service in more than 30 years. It comes after three years of failed contract negotiations, two federal interventions and a volley of last-minute bargaining.

By Stefanos Chen, Ashley Southall and Ellen Yan

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An Upper West Side Primary Presents a Test of Judaism and Politics

Stephanie Ruskay is seeking to become the first female rabbi to be elected to state office in New York, but the race may hinge on whether voters find her progressive enough.

By Maya King

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Woman Gives Birth in Brooklyn Courtroom

A woman who was nine months pregnant was in court on low-level charges, raising questions about why she was discharged from a hospital before the hearing.

By Ashley Southall

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Two Killed as Car Slams Into Crowd on Sidewalk in Manhattan

The police said a drunken driver in a black Mercedes S.U.V. smashed into two parked cars, crossed a bike lane and crashed into a crowd of people.

By Christopher Maag, Nate Schweber and Ashley Southall

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Plot Was ‘Targeting Heart’ of New York’s Jewish Community, Tisch Says

Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch spoke after prosecutors said they had arrested a man planning to attack a Manhattan synagogue.

By Maria Cramer and Maia Coleman

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What’s on an Octogenarian’s Bucket List? A Tugboat Ride.

Older Americans are getting a chance to do something they’ve always wanted through programs designed to make dreams — from drinking soda to skydiving — come true.

By Winnie Hu and James Estrin

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