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New York Times
3 days ago
- General
- New York Times
Live Updates: Colorado Attacker Is in U.S. ‘Illegally,' Homeland Security Dept. Says
Police secured a perimeter around the Pearl Street Mall following the attack in Boulder, Colo. Every Sunday at 1 p.m. in Boulder, Colo., the walkers take their places. They have done so since a few weeks after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel. They begin at Pearl and Seventh Streets and walk toward the courthouse, along a pedestrian mall. Lisa Effress, 55, who has lived in Boulder for 17 years, has been there since the first walk. 'Whenever I'm in town,' she said, 'I try to be there.' The ritual is simple: walk, speak the names of those still held hostage, sometimes sing 'Hatikvah,' the Israel national anthem, and bear witness. The numbers vary — 20, sometimes 100. People see the group, hear the songs, and fall into step. They wear red. It's symbolic. It's visible. Ms. Effress wasn't walking this Sunday. She was across the street, having lunch with her daughter. But lunch got cut short. She heard sirens. Police cars, ambulances. She checked the time and figured the group must be near the courthouse. She left lunch and ran over. 'I knew immediately — I just knew,' she said. 'I ran across the street, looking for everyone.' What she found felt surreal. Smoke. Discarded clothes used to extinguish flames. People dazed, half-undressed. Bags and backpacks left behind in panic. And then, she saw a friend who was a Holocaust survivor, being helped into an ambulance. 'It was horrible,' said Ms. Effress, a filmmaker and managing partner in a post-production company. On every walk, Ms. Effress said, she is vigilant. Alert to strange behavior, to tension in the air. 'We are peaceful. We are not protesters,' she said. 'But there are always people protesting us.' She added: 'I have always taught my daughter: Be proud to be Jewish. Don't be afraid. But in a time like this, it is crazy to think we will ever be walking again. It's dangerous, it's not safe for us.' She said that according to a Whatsapp chat for the walking group, the weekly walk has been canceled indefinitely.
New York Times
3 days ago
- General
- New York Times
A Sunday Ritual Turns Into a Smoky Scene of Chaos
Every Sunday at 1 p.m. in Boulder, Colo., the walkers take their places. They have done so since a few weeks after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel. They begin at Pearl and Seventh Streets and walk toward the courthouse, along a pedestrian mall. Lisa Effress, 55, who has lived in Boulder for 17 years, has been there since the first walk. 'Whenever I'm in town,' she said, 'I try to be there.' The ritual is simple: walk, speak the names of those still held hostage, sometimes sing 'Hatikvah,' the Israel national anthem, and bear witness. The numbers vary — 20, sometimes 100. People see the group, hear the songs, and fall into step. They wear red. It's symbolic. It's visible. Ms. Effress wasn't walking this Sunday. She was across the street, having lunch with her daughter. But lunch got cut short. She heard sirens. Police cars, ambulances. She checked the time and figured the group must be near the courthouse. She left lunch and ran over. 'I knew immediately — I just knew,' she said. 'I ran across the street, looking for everyone.' What she found felt surreal. Smoke. Discarded clothes used to extinguish flames. People dazed, half-undressed. Bags and backpacks left behind in panic. And then, she saw a friend who was a Holocaust survivor, being helped into an ambulance. 'It was horrible,' said Ms. Effress, a filmmaker and managing partner in a post-production company. On every walk, Ms. Effress said, she is vigilant. Alert to strange behavior, to tension in the air. 'We are peaceful. We are not protesters,' she said. 'But there are always people protesting us.' She added: 'I have always taught my daughter: Be proud to be Jewish. Don't be afraid. But in a time like this, it is crazy to think we will ever be walking again. It's dangerous, it's not safe for us.' She said that according to a Whatsapp chat for the walking group, the weekly walk has been canceled indefinitely.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Straits Times
People set on fire at weekly Boulder, Colorado rally for Israeli hostages
Police tape at the scene of an attack at the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1. PHOTO: MICHAEL CIAGLO/NYTIMES In Boulder, Colorado, a Sunday ritual turns into a scene that 'looked like a war zone' Every Sunday at 1 pm in Boulder, Colorado, the walkers take their places. They have done so since a few weeks after the Oct 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel. They begin at Pearl and Seventh streets and walk toward the courthouse, along a pedestrian mall. Ms Lisa Effress, 55, who has lived in Boulder for 17 years, has been there since the first walk. 'Whenever I'm in town, I try to be there,' she said. The ritual is simple: walk, speak the names of those still held hostage, sometimes sing 'Hatikvah,' the Israel national anthem, and bear witness. The numbers vary – 20, sometimes 100. People see the group, hear the songs, and fall into step. They wear red. It's symbolic. It's visible. Ms Effress wasn't walking this Sunday, June 1. She was across the street, having lunch with her daughter. But lunch got cut short. She heard sirens. Police cars, ambulances. She checked the time and figured the group must be near the courthouse. She left lunch and ran over. 'I knew immediately – I just knew,' she said. 'I ran across the street, looking for everyone.' What she found felt surreal. Smoke. Discarded clothes used to extinguish flames. People dazed, half-undressed. Bags and backpacks left behind in panic. And then, she saw a friend who was a Holocaust survivor, being helped into an ambulance. 'It looked like a war zone,' said Ms Effress, a filmmaker and managing partner in a postproduction company. 'It was horrible.' On every walk, Ms Effress said, she is vigilant. Alert to strange behavior, to tension in the air. 'We are peaceful. We are not protesters,' she said. 'But there are always people protesting us.' She added: 'I have always taught my daughter: Be proud to be Jewish. Don't be afraid. But in a time like this, it is crazy to think we will ever be walking again. It's dangerous, it's not safe for us.' She said that according to a WhatsApp chat for the walking group, the weekly walk has been canceled indefinitely. NYTIMES Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
New York Times
3 days ago
- General
- New York Times
A Sunday Ritual Turns Into a Scene That ‘Looked Like a War Zone'
Every Sunday at 1 p.m. in Boulder, Colo., the walkers take their places. They have done so since a few weeks after the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel. They begin at Pearl and Seventh Streets and walk toward the courthouse, along a pedestrian mall. Lisa Effress, 55, who has lived in Boulder for 17 years, has been there since the first walk. 'Whenever I'm in town,' she said, 'I try to be there.' The ritual is simple: walk, speak the names of those still held hostage, sometimes sing 'Hatikvah,' the Israel national anthem, and bear witness. The numbers vary — 20, sometimes 100. People see the group, hear the songs, and fall into step. They wear red. It's symbolic. It's visible. Ms. Effress wasn't walking this Sunday. She was across the street, having lunch with her daughter. But lunch got cut short. She heard sirens. Police cars, ambulances. She checked the time and figured the group must be near the courthouse. She left lunch and ran over. 'I knew immediately — I just knew,' she said. 'I ran across the street, looking for everyone.' What she found felt surreal. Smoke. Discarded clothes used to extinguish flames. People dazed, half-undressed. Bags and backpacks left behind in panic. And then, she saw a friend who was a Holocaust survivor, being helped into an ambulance. 'It looked like a war zone,' said Ms. Effress, a filmmaker and managing partner in a post-production company. 'It was horrible.' On every walk, Ms. Effress said, she is vigilant. Alert to strange behavior, to tension in the air. 'We are peaceful. We are not protesters,' she said. 'But there are always people protesting us.' She added: 'I have always taught my daughter: Be proud to be Jewish. Don't be afraid. But in a time like this, it is crazy to think we will ever be walking again. It's dangerous, it's not safe for us.' She said that according to a Whatsapp chat for the walking group, the weekly walk has been canceled indefinitely.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israel Day Parade 2025
The Brief The 2025 Israel Day Parade began at 11:30 a.m. today, May 18. The parade was streamed here from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. NEW YORK CITY - The annual Israel Day Parade began at 11:30 a.m. today, May 18, and will traverse Fifth Avenue from East 62nd to East 74th Street. The Israel Day Parade, also referred to as the Celebrate Israel Parade or The Salute to Israel Parade, was first held in 1964 to celebrate the creation of the state of Israel, though its route was far shorter. The first official parade took place one year later, and set the precedent of marching along Fifth Avenue. This year's parade will commemorate Israel's 77th anniversary. The theme for this year is "Hatikvah," meaning "the hope," which is the title of Israel's national anthem. The route takes about 45 minutes to walk, and the parade typically features various organizations and institutions. "We will not tolerate any attempts to disrupt this event or endanger those who come to celebrate." New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch Viewing areas will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis; access points will be located at East 61st, 63rd, 66th, 70th and 73rd streets off of Madison Avenue. Pedestrians will only be able to cross Fifth Avenue at East 51st, 59th and 79th streets once the parade begins. The following streets will be closed at the discretion of the New York Police Department: Formation: 5th Avenue between 52nd Street and 55th Street 52nd Street between Madison Avenue and 6th Avenue 53rd Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue 54th Street between Park Avenue and 7th Avenue 55th Street between Park Avenue and 6th Avenue Route: 5th Avenue between 74th Street and 55th Street 60th Street & 62nd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue Dispersal: 5th Avenue between 79th Street and 74th Street 78th – 74th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue 73rd -76th Street between Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue 78th Street between Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue 72nd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue 70th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue 69th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue 77th Street between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue 64th Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue Festival: 63rd Street between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue MTA buses that travel along the route will be rerouted down Second Avenue. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch discussed security for the parade at a briefing last Friday, May 16. "The NYPD has been preparing for this event for months," Tisch said. "We've worked closely with parade organizers, elected officials, faith leaders, and our local, state and federal partners on a comprehensive security plan." The NYPD will be employing metal detectors to screen all attendees, and spectators will not have access to the parade route from Central Park. Certain items, such as backpacks and coolers, will not be permitted in the spectator areas. The full list can be found here. New York Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Attorney General Letitia James have been spotted marching in the parade, along with other city officials. New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo was also seen marching in the parade. The Source This article includes reporting from a briefing given by the New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch, as well as an announcement from the New York City Department of Transportation.
