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Greenfield Improves Traffic & Pedestrian Safety in Boro Park, Flatbush & Bensonhurst

Since taking office, Councilman David G. Greenfield has worked closely with the city Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists at dangerous locations throughout his district. Many of the changes or signage upgrades have come directly in response to suggestions from constituents of Borough Park, Midwood and Bensonhurst, and issues ...

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Minister Kahlon Plans to Continue Pushing his Cellular Reforms

Minister of Communications Moshe Kahlon is not satisfied with the major revamping of the cellular telephone market launched with this week’s announced record-breaking low cell rates, and he plans to do ... Full Story »

Sharpton Plans Father's Day March Against NYPD Stop-And-Frisks

The Rev, Al Sharpton and other opponents of the city’s controversial stop-and-frisk policies are planning a Father’s Day march down Fifth Ave. calling for an end to the tactic. “We are not against fighting crime, ... Full Story »

Israel: Public School System Promotes Assimilation R"L

In the Israeli public school system the categorization of a “Jewish school” does not exist, and as a result, schools are open to all who qualify regardless of one’s faith. They may be schools serving the Jewish or ... Full Story »

Liberty Man Pleads Guilty To Possessing Stolen Sefer Torah

A Liberty man faces three to six years in state prison when sentenced in August on his guilty plea to possession of a stolen Torah from the Landfield Avenue Shul in Monticello. District Attorney James Farrell said Colvill had a ... Full Story »

Con Ed To Offer Rebates For Energy Efficient Appliances

Can you believe it? Con Edison is giving away cash so you can stay cool this summer, as long as you save energy. Starting today, Con Edison will give customers $25 if they buy an ENERGY STAR® model room air conditioner. ... Full Story »

US Court Rules Against Syria in Terror Lawsuit (2 opinions)

Shurat HaDin Israel Law Center chalked up a victory when US District Judge Royce Lamberth said in the Monday (22 Iyar 5772) ruling, "When a state chooses to uses terror as a policy tool - as Iran and Syria continue to do - that state ... Full Story »

MK al-Sana: The Nakba = Churban Bayis (3 opinions)

Tens of thousands of PA (Palestinian Authority) residents marked Nakba Day on Tuesday, beginning with the sounding of a siren for one minutes throughout PA autonomous areas. The PA events followed a Nakba Day event the ... Full Story »

FBI's Confirms JPMorgan Preliminary Probe (1 opinions)

FBI Director Robert Mueller on Wednesday confirmed that the agency has opened a "preliminary investigation" into JPMorgan Chase & Co , the nation's largest bank. JPMorgan disclosed last week that it had suffered a ... Full Story »

Poll: NJ Gov. Christie Would Be Miserable As Vice President

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie wouldn't be satisfied "playing second fiddle" as Mitt Romney's vice president, according to the state's voters. The majority -52% -- said Christie wouldn't be happy serving second in command, ... Full Story »

Virgin Atlantic to Allow Cellphone Calls During Flights (2 opinions)

Virgin Atlantic will now allow passengers to make and receive cell phone calls while in flight. The privilege is only available on certain flights and only six passengers at a time will be able to use the system. According to ... Full Story »

NYC Council Approves Wage Bill, Banking Regulation Opposed By Mayor (2 opinions)

It's not often that the City Council and the mayor disagree but on Tuesday they did. Twice. First, the council overrode a mayoral veto to require recipients of city subsidies pay building service workers a so-called prevailing ... Full Story »

Israel: Eichler Calls to End Compulsory Military Service (16 opinions)

MK (Yahadut HaTorah) Rav Yisrael Eichler has introduced a bill to Knesset to establish a paid professional army in Israel and to eliminate the draft. The bill would permit eligible citizens to enlist in the paid professional ... Full Story »

Young Frum Inventor Puts Heart Into Work (3 opinions)

The idea for "irescu," a small defibrillator designed to prevent sudden cardiac arrest when implanted beneath the skin, occurred to Benjamin Strauss during a routine ambulance call in Bergenfield last year. It was the second time in ... Full Story »

Yishai: Lock Up All Illegal Aliens (2 opinions)

Deputy Prime Minister/Interior Minister (Shas) Eli Yishai on Wednesday morning told Israel Radio the nation must build additional prisons so all the illegal aliens can be put behind bars. The minister rejected allegations ... Full Story »

Fire Results in Evacuation of Boyan Yeshiva in Yerushalayim (1 opinions)

A fire in a building adjacent to a Boyan Yeshiva on Malchei Yisrael Street in Yerushalayim on Tuesday night, resulted in the evacuation of the yeshiva. Thick acrid smoke bellowing from the blaze resulted in the decision for ... Full Story »

Obama, Dems Raise $43.6 Million In April

President Obama raised $43.6 million for the Democratic Party and his re-election campaign in April. The total is down from $53 million in March, although May is lining up to be a strong fundraising month for the campaign, thanks ... Full Story »

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