On this Erev Pesach morning of 5770 , YWN would like to thank our devoted readers across the globe for visiting YWN each day, patronizing our advertisers, and making our
Brooklyn – Councilman-elect David Greenfield spent the weekend working with the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) to ensure pre-Pesach garbage pickup. Pesach, which begins at sundown Monday, requires additional garbage pickup
The city announced Monday that it will be offering free legal support for New Yorkers at risk of losing their homes to foreclosure. The new program will be offered through
A Philadelphia man has been charged with threatening to kill Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.) and his family. A two-count complaint and warrant was filed today accusing Norman Leboon, 33, of
[IMPORTANT UPDATE BELOW] (Originally posted Sun night) WN has been flooded with emails in the past few hours regarding some type of “problem” with Shufra Baking Cocoa which is sold
The NY Post reports: A mistaken address that appeared in a 911 computer resulted in a four-minute delay in ambulance service for an elderly Staten Island woman who died before
Rebels from the Caucasus region are believed to be responsible for two deadly suicide bombings in the Moscow subway system. It is an attack that has officials in New York
Female suicide bombers detonated explosions that rocked two subway stations in central Moscow during rush hour on Monday morning, killing at least 35 people, officials said. “It was a terrorist
Obese people often say they’d like to eat less but feel almost powerless to stop indulging, and now new research suggests that explanation might be all too true. The theory
Two swastikas and hate-messages found in Midwood have some people concerned, and the 70th Precinct is using all resources to apprehend the perpetrator. A total of three incidents a few
Brooklyn – Less than three days after being elected to the New York City Council, Councilman-elect David Greenfield has hit the ground running. Greenfield was contacted by residents of 55th
Here are some important safety tips to ensure you have a happy Pesach! (Courtesy of Jewishfireprevention.org) When searching for chometz: *Keep candles away from all flammable materials (curtains, sofas, clothing
[LINKS POSTED BELOW] As is done each year, the Williamsburg Jewish community held meetings with the NYPD to discuss the communities security needs for the upcoming Yom Tov of Pesach.
Yitzchok Russek / Kuvien Images (Yehuda Boltshauser) presents YWN with a photo essay of Erev Pesach 5770 in Yerushalayim: http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/photos.php?albumid=5452644083988097073
People hitchhiking on the NYS Thruway are risking a hefty ticket, and endangering lives, the NYS Thruway Authority says. According to Special Assistant to the Superintendent of the NYSP Rabbi
Three families who thought they would be spending Pesach apart will celebrate the holiday together, thanks to the hard work of Chai Lifeline’s staff and supporters. Yossi M. is a
President Barack Obama arrived in Kabul on Sunday for an unannounced visit to Afghanistan, his first trip to the country since becoming president and commander-in-chief of the U.S.-led war effort.
[PHOTO LINK POSTED BELOW] Thursday morning hundreds of people gathered for an unveiling ceremony at Safra Square, where the world’s largest hand matzah was unveiled by Yerushalayim Mayor Nir Barkat.
President Shimon Peres believes the administration of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has violated the accepted status quo on building in the eastern capital by allowing construction for Jews in the
Defense Minister Barak announces a full closure of PA areas throughout Yehuda and Shomron beginning at midnight Monday (Sunday night to Monday morning), preventing PA (Palestinian Authority) residents from crossing
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