N.Y. Today: Staten Island Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Attacks on Jews

Saadah Masoud wanted to punish supporters of Israel, prosecutors said.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 4, 2023 John Wha for The New York Times Staten Island Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Attacks on Jews Saadah Masoud wanted to punish supporters of Israel, prosecutors said. His assaults came amid a rising wave of antisemitism in the United States. By Colin Moynihan In Rare Conviction, Contractor Is Held Liable in Construction Death The homicide conviction came nearly five years after a worker was crushed to death by 15,000 pounds of building materials at a Brooklyn construction site. By Lola Fadulu New York Republicans Are on a Roll. So Why Can't They Pick a Leader? Although Republican victories in New York helped the G.O.P. take control of the House, the state party is torn over how closely to align itself with ex-President Donald Trump. By Jesse McKinley and Nicholas Fandos Everyone Loves Flaco the Escaped Owl. But Why, Exactly? Owls have beguiled humans forever. And it's easy to see ourselves in a chubby little homebody who ditched his one-room apartment for the great outdoors. By Michiko Kakutani A Mad Dash as Commuters Deal With New L.I.R.R. Service The railroad's long-awaited expansion to the East Side of Manhattan has unexpectedly added travel time for some Brooklyn-bound commuters. By Ana Ley Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving New York Today, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018