anti-semitism

Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan recently returned from the West Coast where she participated in a three-day summit against antisemitism.

As unrest continues in Amsterdam in the wake of anti-Semitic attacks last week on Israeli soccer fans visiting the city, Albany's Jewish community rallied Monday night.

College campuses around the U.S. are seeing intense protests over Israel’s war in Gaza, which shows no signs of ending more than six months after Hamas’ attacks. At the same time, one survivor of the October 7th massacre continues to speak out about his experiences.

(Airs 12/21/23 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina speaks with New York state Assembly member Pat Fahy about higher education.

(Airs 12/07/23 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina speaks with Ed Cox, Chairman of the New York state Republican Committee about who Republicans are considering for Congressman Santos’ seat, redistricting, a listener letter on the crime rate, and much more.

The last few months have been trying times for the Jewish community following the Hamas attack on Israel and rising anti-Semitism across the United States. But life and celebration go on at local congregations as Hanukkah begins.

(Airs 11/17/23 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: New York steps up anti-terrorism efforts in response to a rise in hate crimes, advocates say additional cleanup is needed of toxic PCBs from the Hudson River, and we’ll introduce you to a family in Hoosick Falls connected with Ukrainian refugees through a sponsorship-focused organization.

(Airs 10/12/23 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina speaks with Hank Greenberg, member and spokesperson for The Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York about New York Jews’ reaction to the attack on Israel by Hamas, and more.

The University of Vermont says it has voluntarily agreed to a resolution of an investigation into reports of antisemitism on the campus.

Jewish organizations are criticizing the response by the president of the University of Vermont to a complaint filed on behalf of some students claiming antisemitic incidents on campus have not been addressed.