Leaders from New York City’s Arab and Muslim communities are piling the pressure on Mayor Michael Bloomberg to take a more balanced public position about the recent Israel-Gaza war. more>

“I took one look and was shocked to read the words 'Allah' and 'Mohammed' on the purse, and although I wasn't able to decipher the entire verse, I was instinctively certain it was taken from the Koran. I am not a Muslim but my instincts also told me that such holy verses should not be featured on a fashion accessory.” more>

How sad is it that so many Arab Americans have bitter experiences dealing with their fellow Arab Americans?" How does this sad reality affect the health of our community? It contributes to its deterioration more>

"I think Arabs pollute our city... they have a certain resentment toward freedom and diversity," is an example of a message on a community message board in Bayridge. more>