Methodists propose split in gay marriage, clergy impasse

United Methodist Church leaders from around the world and across ideological divides unveiled a plan Friday for a new conservative denomination that would split from the church in an attempt to resolve a decades-long dispute over gay marriage and gay clergy.

United Methodist Church could break up over same-sex marriage
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A longstanding dispute over LGBTQ acceptance in the United Methodist Church may end with the creation of a new conservative denomination splitting off from the church.

NYPD: Man tried to enter Queens yeshiva, spat, made anti-Semitic remark

The NYPD is searching for a man they say attempted to enter a Queens yeshiva, and when turned away, made anti-Semitic remarks and spit into a nearby car.

Jews, lawmakers on Long Island take a stand against hate

Hundreds of people gathered on Long Island to stand against hate and anti-Semitism, and marches have been scheduled for hte coming weeks to fight bigotry.

NYC schools plan to battle rise of hate

A group of NYC officials and educators gathered Friday to tackle the nightmare of hate crimes after a spate of anti-Semitic attacks in the city.

Jewish people and lawmakers on Long Island stand against anti-Semitism
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Hundreds of people gathered on Long Island to stand against hate and anti-Semitism, and marches have been scheduled for hte coming weeks to fight bigotry.

Monsey stabbing suspect indicted
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Grafton Thomas, the suspect in a brutal stabbing attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey was inducted by a Grand Jury on six counts of attempted murder on Friday.

United Methodist Church leaders propose plan for amicable separation

United Methodist Church leaders from around the world are proposing a new conservative denomination that would split from the rest of the church in an attempt to resolve a yearslong dispute over gay marriage and gay clergy.

Hanukkah stabbing suspect questioned in prior Monsey attack

The man charged in the machete attack on a Hanukkah celebration north of New York City had been questioned by local authorities in connection with an earlier stabbing of an Orthodox Jewish man in the same town, police said Thursday.

Hanukkah stabbing suspect questioned in connection to prior Monsey stabbing
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The man charged in the machete attack on a Hanukkah celebration north of New York City had been questioned by local authorities in connection with an earlier stabbing of an Orthodox Jewish man in the same town, police said Thursday.

Family of Hanukkah attack victim speak out against bigotry
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The daughter of a man gravely wounded in an attack on a Hanukkah celebration north of New York City made an emotional plea Thursday to end hatred and anti-Semitism, saying she hopes her father regains consciousness ?to a changed world.?

As Jewish enclaves spring up around NYC, so does intolerance
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The expansion of Hasidic communities in New York's Hudson Valley, the Catskills and northern New Jersey has led to predictable sparring over new housing development and local political control. It has also led to flare-ups of rhetoric that some say is cloaked anti-Semitism.

Family of NY Hanukkah attack victim calls for end of hatred

he daughter of a man gravely wounded in an attack on a Hanukkah celebration north of New York City made an emotional plea Thursday to end hatred and anti-Semitism, saying she hopes her father regains consciousness “to a changed world.”

Anti-Semitism grows in Jewish communities in New York suburbs

The expansion of Hasidic communities in New York's Hudson Valley, the Catskills and northern New Jersey has led to predictable sparring over new housing development and local political control. It has also led to flare-ups of rhetoric that some say is cloaked anti-Semitism.

Pope apologizes for slapping hand of woman who pulled him

A woman behind a barrier reached out and grabbed the pope's hand, pulling him violently toward her. Francis reacted sharply, exclaimed something and then slapped her hand so she would let him go.

Amid heavy security, Jews gather at MetLife Stadium for celebration

More than 92,000 Jewish people will congregate Wednesday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to celebrate the reading of the entire Talmud in an event called Siyum HaShas — and will draw a significant security presence after recent anti-Semitic attacks in the area.

Security tight as Jews gather at MetLife Stadium for religious event
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A large gathering of Jews at MetLife Stadium drew a heavy security presence after recent anti-Semitic attacks in the New York City area.

65,000 college students ring in New Year worshiping Jesus

(FOX NEWS) - It's not your typical college New Year's party — more than 65,000 young Christians gathering in an Atlanta stadium to kick off a new decade with worship, prayer and Bible teaching.