Texas Governor Rick Perry is riding high heading into next week’s GOP presidential debate, topping President Obama in a new poll. Perry, the longest-serving governor in the history of the
The following is from the NY Daily News: An 8-year-old Brooklyn boy found a winning weapon in his battle against bone cancer this week: a metal rod and a magnet.
The following is from an email sent by NYC Public Advocate Bill de Blasio to YWN: Dear Friend, On Friday, I wrote to Mayor Michael Bloomberg about his decision to mislead the public and key figures of his own administration, including NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, about the circumstances leading to Deputy Mayor Stephen Goldsmith’s resignation.�The […]
Waterlogged Vermont and northern New York braced for more rain a week after Tropical Storm Irene destroyed roads and sent floodwaters cascading into homes and businesses. A flash flood watch
At the close of business on Aug. 31–for the first time in the history of the country–the publicly held debt of the federal government topped $10 trillion, according to data
Lakewood, NJ – A 95 year old man who went missing 4 days ago, was found alive, TLS reports. The man, from a Route 70 Nursing Home went missing early this week, but was only reported missing Thursday,�prompting a search by police. The search intensified this morning with the assistance of the NJSP, K9 units […]
After an outcry from elected leaders, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has added Brooklyn to its list of areas that will be given federal help after this weekend’s storm. The
West Trenton, N.J. � Colonel Rick Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, today announced all stations will focus on enforcing the laws and aiding holiday travelers this Labor Day weekend.� After a difficult week we urge New Jersey residents to enjoy all of New Jersey�s recreational opportunities this weekend with safety in mind. […]
The U.S. State Department on Friday issued a worldwide travel alert ahead of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, calling on Americans living and travelling abroad to remain vigilant.
�Chaverim� divisions have ben opening up in various Jewish communities. If anyone ever called them, you know how amazing they are. In just minutes from making a phone call, you have a Chaverim volunteer at your car to give you a boost, change your flat tire, open your car-door if your locked out etc etc. […]
The following is from The Brooklyn Politics Website: Well, this is interesting. A reader forwards me an email from Barack Obama�s list, trying to give a boost to the Democratic candidate to replace Anthony Weiner, David Weprin. Here�s the email: From: Jeremy Bird, BarackObama.com Sent: 09/01/11 06:20 PM To: [x] Subject: David Weprin for Congress […]
The federal agency that oversees the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is set to file suits against more than a dozen big banks, accusing them of misrepresenting the
Travelers passing through Newark Liberty Airport soon won’t have to have their body images displayed when they pass through security checkpoints. The Transportation Security Administration is set to unveil new
The following is a Ynet article: An Israeli wig chain has realized that the war on haredi women’s pockets passes through their head. That chain recently launched a new campaign
Article by Debbie Maimon in this weeks Yated: In a disturbing story of religious bigotry in heartland America, city officials in Postville, Iowa, were accused in a federal lawsuit of driving a Jewish businessman to financial ruin after years of anti-Semitic harassment and discrimination. The case, with its potential for bringing disgrace to Postville�s elected […]
The New York Daily News has endorsed businessman Bob Turner (R) for Congress in the special election to replace former Congressman Anthony Weiner (NY-9, Queens, Brooklyn). In endorsing Mr. Turner
Brooklyn � After being contacted by frustrated Borough Park small business owners, Councilman David Greenfield is advising businesses in the area to be wary of vendors making high-pressure plugs to buy expensive labor law compliance posters that are available for free. Federal and state authorities require businesses to display information on proper labor practices, including […]
The Obama administration�s fear of offending Muslims will hurt the U.S. war against terrorism, Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) said Thursday in a speech blasting the president�s new counterterrorism strategy. Lieberman said that Obama�s strategy, which was released in June, �was ultimately a big disappointment,� and while it successfully identified the core of the domestic radicalization […]
Federal inspectors plan to give Brooklyn a second look Friday after initially passing up the borough for federal aid following Irene. Brooklyn was omitted from the president’s emergency declaration, because
The High Court of Justice on Thursday expressed an unwillingness to reopen the case surrounding Beit Yonatan, located in the City of David neighborhood of Yerushalayim. The court a number
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