An on duty NYPD detective accidentally shot his partner in the wrist in Queens overnight, and was charged with driving while intoxicated, police sources say.
Detective Jay Poggi shot his partner, both assigned to the 75th Precinct, in the wrist at about 1:50 a.m. Thursday morning.
Police say Poggi and his partner were driving to a Queens location as part of an investigation when he accidentally fired his .38 caliber revolver.
The partner, a 12 year veteran, was shot in the wrist.
The shot officer was rushed to Jamaica Hospital for ...
Yom HaShoah or Holocaust Remembrance Day will be observed in Israel this coming Sunday night and Monday, coinciding with 28 Nissan 5774. There are currently 193,000 survivors living in Israel today, of which 50,000 are listed among the nation’s poor.
· An average of 1,000 survivors are niftar monthly
· Two-thirds of survivors are compelled to exist on a 3000 shekel monthly ...
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A "very large" brush fire has ignited in the western part of Beachwood, prompting evacuations of nearby homes and at least one school, according to the Ocean County Sheriff's Office.The blaze began about 11:45 a.m. in Beachwood and has burned into neighboring Berkeley Township, according to Cindy Valloreo, an agency service representative for the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.Between ...
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There can be no question that the appointment of HaGaon HaRav Shalom Cohen as the official head of the Shas Council of Torah Sages is another Deri blunder, one that will most likely contribute to the downfall of the party in the next Knesset elections. While no one questions the gadlus of Rav Cohen chas v’sholom, he remains the wrong man for the job.
Aryeh Deri, the wonder boy who ...
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YWN just received word from Assistant State's Attorney Antonio Gioia that Judge Edward R.K. Hargadon made his ruling this morning denying Stephen Wayne Young a new trial.
Stephen Wayne Young is the confirmed killer of 11 year old, Esther Lebowitz, H’yd who was brutally murdered just miles away from her house in Baltimore. The Baltimore Jewish community gathered together to ...
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The former internal watchdog for the Homeland Security Department was too cozy with senior agency officials and improperly rewrote, delayed or classified some critical reports to accommodate President Barack Obama's political appointees, according to a Senate report released Thursday.
The report from a Senate homeland security subcommittee said Charles K. Edwards wasn't qualified for ...
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Two people were injured on Wednesday night the eve of 24 Nissan 5774 due to a rock attack against a Jerusalem bus. The number 65 bus was traveling on Derech Bar Lev, heading to Pisgat Ze’ev when rocks were thrown at it. Baruch Hashem the victims only sustained light injuries.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he would have stopped aides from blocking George Washington Bridge traffic if he had known about the plan in advance.
Christie told a town hall audience in the town of Brick on Thursday that “if anybody had come to me” to talk about causing traffic jams, “I would have stopped it.” Emails show his aides knew the lanes were intentionally ...
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Extremists perpetrated a vandalism attack against the Nitra ( נייטרא) Shul in the Nachlah U’Menuchah neighborhood of Beit Shemesh. Kikar Shabbos reports that based on witnesses, the attack is the result of chareidi youths seated in the shul while using their iPhones. Windows were broken and doors unhinged. One witness explains he saw a policeman pick up tefilin from the ground. ...
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There was drama in the Torah city of Bnei Brak in the beis medrash on Shadal Street. The Ashlag ( אשלג) Rebbe Shlita was preparing to give a shiur. Tens of chassidim were present along with other community residents.
Two of the participants had the gabbai a bit concerned; appearing somewhat odd. The gabbai tried to photograph them with a phone. The two responded by spraying him ...
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to curb air pollution by placing a ban on all new wood-burning fireplaces, the Democrat announced Tuesday.
The mayor proposes that new fireplaces use “cleaner” fuel-burning methods like natural gas, the New York Post reported.
Under the new regulations, residents who already have wood-burning fireplaces would then be required to use ...
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The Jewish Woman Entrepreneur (JWE) announces its 2014 Business Conference. The conference will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the Sheraton Parsippany Hotel in Parsippany, NJ. The full-day event brings together Torah observant women business owners, non-profit leaders, and professionals from across North America. The conference aims to provide women ...
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Despite the current instability in Ukraine, the Kharkov Jewish community gathered to celebrate the completion of a new Torah donated by Mr. Shimon Steren in a momentous celebration.
The happiness and feeling of unity throughout the event made the participants stronger and inspired despite all the current economic and political instability. For many it was their first time at such an ...
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Once again, Yidden visiting Har Habayis, including many children, come under attack from the hostile Arabs who continue efforts to prevent non-Muslims from visiting the holiest location in the world, which the Muslims claim as their own.
The video speaks for itself, showing the assaults against the Jews while police are helpless, clearly afraid to respond as they should to protect the Freedom of Worship rights of the Jews.
Ultimately, as is the goal of the Arabs, the Jews are removed from the Mount.
It must be noted that according to the Poskei Hador one is absolutely forbidden to visit the Har Habayis, and there is an Issur Kares for one ...
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Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rose this week as the spring home-buying season has gotten off to a slow start.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate for the 30-year loan rose to 4.33 percent from 4.27 percent last week. The average for the 15-year mortgage increased to 3.39 percent from 3.33 percent.
Mortgage rates have risen almost a full ...
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YWN is proud to announce that the newest YWN features are being are being fully utilized by our strong global readership base.
We have received hundreds of emails thanking us for the newest offered services and it always makes our days when we read such nice emails.
We thank everyone for their thoughts and good wishes and we ask that you let us know more of your feedback/thoughts ...
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YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of Reb Yisroel Meyer Z"L, a resident of Boro Park since WWII. Among his Choshuva children and sons-in-laws that Reb Yisroel leaves behind, is the founder of the Misaskim Organization, R' Yanky (Jack) Meyer, who is known for his Askanus for the past few decades.
Some of his other children include: R' Yossi (Lakewood), R' Shlomo (Lakewood), R' ...
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President Vladimir Putin has mocked the Internet as a CIA project and pledged to protect Russia's interests online.
The Kremlin has been anxious to exert greater control over the Internet, which opposition activists — barred from national television — have used to promote their ideas and organize protests.
Russia's parliament this week passed a law requiring social media ...
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry says he'll need more preparation if he runs for president again in 2016.
Perry says he learned a lot when he ran last time. He tells CBS "This Morning" it was a humbling experience.
The Republican governor says he recommends not having major back surgery six weeks before you start running. And he says that whether he runs for president or not, preparation on ...
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NYU Langone Medical Center is set to reopen its emergency room for the first time since Superstorm Sandy.
The 22,000-square-foot facility has been upgraded and expanded. It will have more treatment rooms and space dedicated for pediatric emergencies when it reopens on Thursday.
The Manhattan medical center evacuated 300 patients after it lost generator power because of the ...
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The following statement was given to YWN:
For over three decades the Williamsburg Shomrim Safety Patrol has acted as the eyes and ears of the community. Its members are dedicated community servants who take responsibility for protecting our neighborhood, not endangering it. Over the years we have collaborated closely with the NYPD and our efforts have led to the successful arrest and ...
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Accusing Russia of failing to live up to its commitments, President Barack Obama warned Moscow on Thursday that the United States has another round of economic sanctions "teed up" — even as he acknowledged those penalties may do little to influence Vladimir Putin's handling of the crisis in Ukraine.
Obama's frank pessimism underscored the limits of Washington's ability to prevent ...
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The federal government wants to ban sales of electronic cigarettes to minors and require approval for new products and health warning labels under regulations being proposed by the Food and Drug Administration.
While the proposal being issued Thursday won't immediately mean changes for the popular devices, the move is aimed at eventually taming the fast-growing e-cigarette ...
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Tova Richler, 59, a resident of New York, never imagined that she would miss the levaya of her father. On erev Shabbos 18 Nissan 5774 she was driving towards Har HaZeisim with a number of relatives in the vehicle to attend the levaya.
Some ten masked Arabs waited on the side and began pelting the vehicle with rocks and cement blocks. Tova was in shock as the vehicle was bombarded, ...
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Police believe that in an effort to earn badly needed funds; young women were taken advantage of as they were persuaded to sell organs for cash. Police report arresting suspects in what appears to be a Negev area organ trafficking ring. A gag order has been placed on details of the case.
Police however revealed that two women, ages 18 and 20, are believed to have sold a kidney, each ...
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The Chief Rabbinate of Israel Kashrus Division revoked its hashgacha from a Petach Tikvah pita bakery on motzei Pesach. When the mashgiach arrived at the bakery not too long after motzei yomtov, the owner was not able to adequately explain how he got pitot ready in the short time period since yomtov ended.
When it became clear the owner was incapable of explaining events, the ...
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Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz commented on threats from PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) to dismantle the PA (Palestinian Authority) and return control of the autonomous areas to Israel.
“Now, the moment of truth it is apparent that Abu Mazen is confused”” Katz wrote earlier in the day. “Not willing to make concessions, addressing the United Nations and ran to hug ...
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A violent clash between Arab clans ended in an attack against police in the A-Tor area of the capital. The attack against police involved rocks and bottles. A police vehicle was damaged as well.
A number of Arabs were injured, one stabbed. They were transported to Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus. B”H police escaped without injuries. Two people were arrested for assaulting ...
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Police arrested three suspects near the Druse community of Majdal Shams in northern Israel in connection with a large counterfeit operation producing passports and identity cards. The arrests were made on Wednesday, 23 Nissan 5774. They report the suspects earned over a million shekels in the counterfeit operation.
In some cases the suspects used forged identity cards and submitted ...
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Minister of Homefront Affairs Gilad Erdan has submitted his letter of resignation to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, effective December 31, 2014. Colleagues of Erdan praised his decision, which they call atypical for a politician, willingly giving up a cabinet post to stand on principle. Erdan suggests that the prime minister shuts the ministry, which he reports is not functioning as ...
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he's proposing tax legislation to help homeowners whose property was damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
De Blasio's legislation would provide property tax relief to New York City residents who rebuilt or repaired their homes as a result of the hurricane.
The Democrat says Wednesday that homeowners who put money into their homes because of storm ...
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