N.Y. Today: For Jewish New Yorkers, Shared Grief Puts Divisions on Hold

Usually lively and often fractious, political conversations are set aside.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story October 14, 2023 Jeenah Moon for The New York Times For Jewish New Yorkers, Shared Grief Puts Divisions on Hold Usually lively and often fractious, political conversations are set aside among the large community of Jews in the city. By John Leland Passion but No Violence at 2 N.Y.C. Protests Over Mideast War Hundreds gathered without incident in Times Square, and Jewish Voice for Peace pulled hundreds more in Brooklyn to call for Palestinian rights. By Liam Stack New York Has Issued 14 New Food Cart Permits. 10,000 Vendors Want Them. More than a year after the city implemented reforms to the food vendor licensing process, few have received permits, even as enforcement picks up. By Stefanos Chen Brooklyn Councilwoman Charged After Openly Carrying Gun at Protest Inna Vernikov, a conservative Republican who represents a South Brooklyn district, was charged with criminal possession of a firearm after bringing a gun to a pro-Palestine rally. By Jeffery C. Mays No Charges in Death of Man Who Caught Fire After Officer Used Taser Jason Jones had doused his head and chest with hand sanitizer at a police station in Catskill, N.Y., before an officer deployed the stun gun. By Claire Fahy 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, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. 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