ADL New York / New Jersey

04/24/2026

Instead of protecting students, Mayor Mamdani used his veto power to shield those who intimidate and obstruct them from getting to campus. See our joint statement with Jewish communal partners ➡️

We're deeply disappointed by Mayor Mamdani’s decision to veto Intro 175, legislation that would require clear safety plans around schools.

We thank Speaker Julie Menin and Council Member Eric Dinowitz for their leadership and unwavering commitment to the safety of New Yorkers.

Read our full statement with Jewish Community Relations Council of New York, ADL New York / New Jersey, AJC New York, Orthodox Union, Teach NYS, Rabbinical Assembly, StandWithUs, Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, The New York Board of Rabbis, Inc., and the Union for Reform Judaism: https://www.ujafedny.org/news/statement-on-mayor-mamdanis-decision-to-veto-intro-175

04/22/2026

Reg. Dir. Scott Richman was honored to testify today at New York City Council's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism hearing. We are ready to work with the Task Force to share our data and expertise and to be a partner in creating a comprehensive incident reporting and response system that protects all New Yorkers.

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

Reg. Dir. Scott Richman and ADL NY/NJ Advocacy Chair Dina Bakst were glad to attend Governor Kathy Hochul's public safety announcement and press conference about increasing New York's non-profit security grant funding. We are also grateful for her support of buffer zone legislation. Thank you Gov. Hochul for your efforts to fight antisemitism and keep New Yorkers safe!

04/15/2026

How do you address hate in the classroom when you do not know which AI resources to trust? You use ADL Ora! This is ADL’s closed AI resource with trusted information on antisemitism, the Holocaust and Jewish identity. In the latest , Reg. Dir. Scott Richman and Deborah Chad discuss everything you need to new about this cutting-edge tool.

You can listen and subscribe to the "From the Frontlines" on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/scott-richman-2/from-the-frontlines-meet-ora
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-the-frontlines-meet-ora-adls-ai-assistant-for/id1490916352?i=1000761017632
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4y2lFD6fiSEMH1p82O17UQ

To access ADL Ora, click on this link and go "Chat Now": www.adl.org/adlai-k-12-education-assistant.

04/14/2026

Please join us today at 5 PM as we hear from some of the campuses in NY that are leading the way in combating antisemitism, including Baruch College, New York University, Rockland Community College, Brooklyn College and Queens College. We'll discuss the best practices they have put in place to protect Jewish students, faculty and staff and help create a more welcoming environment for everyone.

Register here: https://adl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HJUNGKgnRTqHZqhOrd2k3Q

04/13/2026

Tonight marks the start of , a day to commemorate the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered by the N***s and their collaborators during the Holocaust. It is a day when we uphold our duty to honor, to remember and to .

To remember and to never forget may sound redundant. But we distinguish between the two because it is not enough not to forget. That’s too passive.

81 years after the Holocaust, remembering must become an active effort.

04/13/2026

At a panel discussion on the state of antisemitism in NYC, Associate Regional Director Tova Rosenfeld spoke about how Orthodox Jews are disproportionately targeted in violent antisemitic incidents and our essential work in Brooklyn.

If you experience or witness antisemitism - in Brooklyn or anywhere - please report it to us at adl.org/report-incident.

04/10/2026

Thank you, Governor Kathy Hochul! We appreciate your leadership and agree: all New Yorkers deserve to pray free from harassment and fear. Take action today: urge New York legislators to include safe access protections for worshippers in the final budget here: https://action.adl.org/a/ny-safe-worship?sourceid=1082070.

04/07/2026

Please join us on Tuesday, April 14 at 5 PM as we hear from some of the campuses in NY that are leading the way in combating antisemitism, including Baruch College, New York University, Rockland Community College and Brooklyn College. We'll discuss the best practices they have put in place to protect Jewish students, faculty and staff and help create a more welcoming environment for everyone.

Register here: https://adl.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HJUNGKgnRTqHZqhOrd2k3Q

04/06/2026

Newly released NYPD data show 78 confirmed anti-Jewish hate crimes in the first quarter of 2026, nearly the same amount as the same period in 2025 (77). We remain concerned by this continued, elevated targeting of the Jewish community. We call upon all elected officials to prioritize fighting antisemitism and reverse this alarming trend. There is in NYC.

NYPD ANNOUNCES FEWEST MURDERS, SHOOTING INCIDENTS IN RECORDED HISTORY FOR FIRST THREE MONTHS OF THE YEAR

04/01/2026

Tonight, on the first night of Passover, Jews around the world will gather around the Seder table to retell the story of the Israelites’ liberation from slavery. Each and every year, we fulfill a unique command: “And you shall tell your children.”

We transform an ancient narrative into a present-day obligation — because the pursuit of freedom, and the fight against antisemitism and hate, are not confined to history.

From our ADL family to yours, we wish you a Happy Passover.