Massell, who was mayor from 1970 to 1974, made a major impact In the city's public transit and increased minority participation in politics.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically In all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

US President Joe Biden warned Chinese leader Xi Jinping In Friday there would be "consequences" if Beijing gave material support to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the White House said, according to Reuters.In a video call that lasted just under two hours, Biden detailed efforts of the United States and its allies to respond to the invasion, including by imposing costs In Russia.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically In all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)