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Reps. Ritchie Torres, Mike Lawler float bill putting antisemitism monitors on college campuses
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres introduced a bipartisan bill on Friday that would impose third-party antisemitism monitors on US colleges and universities that accept federal funding. The South Bronx Democrat Torres introduced...
Ritchie Torres rejects 'so-called apology' from Gigi and Bella Hadid's father over racist DMs
Bronx Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres rejected a backhanded apology from luxury real estate developer Mohamed Hadid, father of supermodels Bella and Gigi Hadid, for multiple racist and homophobic messages.
Gigi and Bella Hadid's dad says he 'used the wrong words' in lengthy 'apology' for homophobic, racist messages to NYC rep
The Palestinian native said "I need to apologize" for his language to Torres -- which was widely blasted as racist -- but still went on to describe the congressman as...
TikTok ban now 'inevitable' after House overwhelmingly passes bill forcing sale
The ban tied to the vote on a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and has gotten comparatively little attention.
Gigi and Bella Hadid’s father sends racist, homophobic messages to Congressman Ritchie Torres
"You worse than the rats of New York sewage system. They have bigger brains than you," said the 75-year-old Palestinian real estate developer.
Ritchie Torres says Hamas is emboldened by the 'demonization of Israel' after rejecting latest ceasefire proposal
Rep. Ritchie Torres said Monday that Hamas feels ‘emboldened' by anti-Israel protests and the ‘demonization’ of the Jewish state after the terrorist group rejected the latest ceasefire proposal.
NYC's public Wi-Fi network nixes deal to bring TikTok to 'every street corner'
New York City's public Wi-Fi network has nixed a controversial deal with Chinese-owned TikTok to bring the service to "every street corner."
Trans leader is 'sick and tired' of hearing about Oct. 7 massacre, calls NY Dems 'the real terrorists'
"We are sick and tired of being told and reminded of the events of October 7,'' activist Qween Jean said -- referring to the Palestinian terror group Hamas's slaughter in...
Hail Ritchie Torres, John Fetterman for standing up to pro-Hamas progressives
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-Bronx) and Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) have criticized progressives's call for a cease-fire without an equal demand for Hamas to free all Israeli hostages first.
NY Dem rips NYC seminar on teaching kids about ‘genocide in Gaza’ as antisemitic and 'divisive'
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-Bronx) eviscerated the city’s Department of Education after learning of an online forum promoted by at least one NYCPS principal which has been blasted as “divisive” and...
Anti-Israel organization leader who received 'millions' from Goldman Sachs refuses to apologize for 'Nazi rhetoric'
Executive director of The People's Forum, Manolo De Los Santos, said to label the group as "antisemitic" is a "propaganda trick by apologists for genocide" adding that "we will not...
Goldman Sachs slammed by NYC pol over past 'ties' to anti-Israel ‘communist’ organization leader’s ‘Nazi rhetoric’
The Post has learned that Rep. Ritchie Torres has written a strongly worded letter to Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund President, Karen Dye, after learning they donated "millions" to The People’s...
Dem rep urges DOE to prohibit 'indoctrinating students with anti-Israel propaganda' after classroom map left out Jewish state
Rep. Ritchie Torres called the use of the map “irresponsible, reckless and dangerous.”
Rep. Mike Lawler second NY lawmaker to have office vandalized for pro-Israel views
Hudson Valley GOP Rep. Mike Lawler became the second New York lawmaker this week to have his district office defaced in response to his support of Israel after Democratic South...
Anti-Israel vandals leave bloody doll dubbed ‘Palestinian child messiah’ outside Rep. Torres’ office
The district office of South Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres was vandalized by “anti-Israel extremists” on Christmas Day, with blood-red paint covering a doll representing Jesus Christ — which the congressman...
Rep. Ritchie Torres: Democratic Socialists are 'indoctrinating' young Americans with anti-Israel hate in 'moral monstrosity'
Oct 7 is a day that will live in infamy as the most gruesome terrorist attack in the history of the Jewish State. Thousands of Israelis were murdered, raped, tortured,...
DSA's fake apology for pro-Hamas rally can't hide its moral depravity
The Democratic Socialists of America issued an apology for celebrating the Hamas attack in Israel.
LI county wins bid to host Cricket World Cup, edging out NYC after fierce backlash from local leaders
Nassau's Eisenhower Park was one of three U.S. locations selected to host the next year's World Cup Cricket games, along with Dallas, Tex. and Broward County, Fla. -- edging out...
House Dems introduce censure resolution for lying Rep. George Santos
House Democrats moved on Monday to censure lying Rep. George Santos (R-NY) for fabricating details about his personal and professional life and allegedly violating federal finance laws during his 2022...
NJ Gov. Murphy lawyers up to block NY congestion pricing toll plan
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has lawyered up -- putting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and President Biden on notice that he's itching to file a lawsuit to block the...