New York Sen. Chuck Schumer has been tapped for a new leadership job in charge of “policy, press and politics” for the US Senate’s Democratic Conference, officials said last night.
Ynet reports: A mild earthquake was felt in northern Israel early Tuesday, many residents reported. The Geophysical Institute reported an earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter Scale was felt in
Lakewood, NJ – YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of R’ Aharon Sturman Z”L, who was Niftar overnight at the young age of 37. R’ Aharon had R”L suffered terribly from Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS) for the past few years. R’ Aharon was the son of Rav Shimon Dovid Sturman Z”L, who was a Magid […]
The New York Police Department has begun photographing the irises of people who are arrested in an effort to prevent escapes as suspects move through the court system, a police
The number of Americans fighting off hunger stayed level last year, though food insecurity rates remain the highest they have been since the federal government began keeping track 15 years
Last Monday, OK Kosher Certification held its 12th annual Mashgiach Conference at the Jewish Children’s Museum in Brooklyn, NY. Over 150 OK personnel and mashgichim were in attendance, including many from around the world. Highlights of the Conference The OK honored two Mashgichim, Rabbi Yosef D. Chanowitz and Rabbi Shmuel Goldstein, both from Brooklyn. Both rabbis […]
8:55PM EST: An FDNY Ambulance has just struck a child on Hooper Street between Harrison Avenue & Broadway. Williamsburg Hatzolah Paramedics are on the scene treating the child – who
Queens is the number-one borough in the city for auto thefts, New York City Police Department figures show. An average of eight cars a day disappears from Queens streets, and the numbers are on the rise. According to the NYPD figures, more than 3,000 cars have been stolen in the borough – accounting for 34 […]
Brooklyn – Councilman David Greenfield, who publicly called on the parties involved in the Bais Yaakov of Bensonhurst eviction to “enter ‘good-faith’ negotiations to allow these innocent children to immediately return to yeshiva,” congratulated those parties on reaching an agreement today that will allow the yeshiva to re-open as early as tomorrow. “After several days […]
A man who refused a body scan and pat-down search at a San Diego airport has become an Internet sensation in the debate weighing fliers’ security versus their privacy. On
The Oorah Auction officially launches this week and, once again, Oorah is offering worthwhile Early Bird opportunities to eager, early participants. What’s different this year is that Oorah’s Early Bird specials are being offered together with their annual 8 Nights, 8 Flights campaign. By purchasing as little as $36 in auction tickets before the 8 Nights […]
Lead found in some reusable grocery bags is raising concerns that the toxin could pose environmental or health concerns to consumers. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., is asking for a federal
To the community, I feel compelled to voice disagreement with the theme of a recent opinion piece from my longtime friend Ezra Friedlander that was published in Hamodia as well
Denair, CA – A 13-year-old Stanislaus County boy at the center of a flag controversy got a big show of support Monday as many people rallied to his side. Cody
A panel of Rep. Charlie Rangel’s peers in Congress are continuing the ethics trial against him after a fiery and frustrated Rangel excused himself, arguing he would not represent himself and had not been given enough time to hire counsel. “My role here is as a respondent and I am not here representing myself. I’ve […]
Inside each and every one of us is a passion, a particular, individual trait or talent which bears our name, etched and carved across it. There are those who have
Just what you don’t want to hear at this time of year: sky-high interest rates on retail credit cards. Rep. Anthony D. Weiner, 9th District, Brooklyn- Queens, released details of
The following is a Ynet report: Ultra-Orthodox conversion officials clarified Sunday evening that the 7,846 members of the Falash Mura slated to immigrate to Israel from Ethiopia will have to
The Supreme Court on Monday discussed an appeal filed by Yigal Amir, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin’s murderer, over the decision to leave him in solitary confinement for six additional months.
The number of listeners to YWN Radio is Boruch Hashem growing rapidly. Most folks find it enjoyable while working to have Jewish music streaming live all day, while others listen
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