The arrest Wednesday of a Virginia man who thought he was aiding an Al Qaeda attack on the Washington, D.C., transit system is further proof that “radical jihadists” are inside
The city’s new electronic voting machines, are definitely, definitely going to work fine on Election Day, but just in case, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg urged New Yorkers to call 311 and to use Twitter to report any and all problems they observe at voting sites. This year for the first time, 311 will be collecting […]
3:45PM EST: An individual was just robbed at gunpoint, and the NYPD & Boro Park Shomrim are canvassing the streets looking for the suspects. According to a reliable source, a
Even before the sinking economy and high unemployment rate, there were those who took on gambling as their prime source of income. Now, with jobs scarce and despair rising, even
In a free-wheeling interview with YWN, Brian Doherty, the feisty challenger to Assemblyman Dov Hikind, displayed some sharp differences between himself and the 28 year incumbent Assemblyman. While this is an uphill battle for Doherty, Hikind must “win big” according to one political strategist. “Hikind has 1000 times more money and name recognition in this […]
The following is a press release sent from Carl Paladino’s iPhone: It’s Carl again w/update from the road. I’m in NYC, Greg Edwards is in Buffalo. Event after event –
Yad L’Achim activist Binyamin Volcan was released from hospital Sunday night with bruises all over this body, after being brutally attacked by a missionary in Rishon Lezion. Mr. Volcan explains
10:55AM EST: A SkyWest airplane headed to Salt Lake City from Helena, Mont. is isolated on the ground at the Salt Lake International Airport due to a bomb threat. Airport
A Saudi prince who has aided the imam spearheading Park51, the proposed Islamic center two blocks from Ground Zero, says it would be better to shift to another site not
NY Post Exclusive: NYC homeowners will soon be reaching into their depleted pockets again, with property-tax bills going up—even as home prices remain stagnant or are dipping, The Post has learned. Taxes will jump an average $173 for a single-family home, which will increase the burden from $3,519 to $3,692, or 4.9 percent, on a […]
Phoenix, AZ – A Sefer Torah and several other religious items were stolen from a Phoenix Shul and police are asking for the public’s help to find the thieves. Police
YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira last night of Habachur Shlomo Eliezer Friedman Z”L ben R’ Yakov (Jack) after a long illness. He was 24-years-old. The Levaya will take place at 10:30AM in front of Emunas Yisroel 16th Avenue Between 44-45 Streets. The Kevura will be at the Floral Park Cemetery 104 Rhodes Halls […]
The famously macho politician, 58, seemed to be wearing heavy make-up when he was photographed with a dark patch around one eye on a visit to Ukraine. Some suggested Russia’s
Religious Jews visiting Jordan have been asked to refrain from wearing a Yarmulka for security reasons, officials said. An Israeli businessman who recently visited the Hashemite Kingdom told Ynet Thursday he was asked to deposit the traditional head covering before crossing the border. “The man in the counter asked us to take off our hats […]
Critical parts of the coalition that delivered President Obama to the White House in 2008 and gave Democrats control of Congress in 2006 are switching their allegiance to the Republicans
U.S. federal regulators have closed an investigation into Google Inc’s “Street View” maps service, saying the company has taken steps to address privacy concerns raised by its improper collection of
Nissan is recalling more than 2.1 million vehicles worldwide over engine problems, the automaker said Thursday. The Japanese automaker said the problem may cause the engine to stall. In extreme
Brooklyn, NY – “Today’s City Council approval of the Culver El project marks the end of a 5-year long effort to make this desperately needed affordable housing project a reality. Low and middle income families across this City desperately need safe, affordable housing options. Boro Park, in particular, has a significant need for affordable housing. […]
A federal judge denied a motion Wednesday for new trial for Sholom Rubashkin, saying there was no new evidence discovered to produce an acquittal. Former Agriprocessors vice president Rubashkin, 50, of Postville, requested the new trial based on the claim Chief Judge Linda Reade unlawfully presided over his trial and should have recused herself. Rubashkin’s […]
New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino has signed a pledge to support a group of construction workers opposed to a proposed Islamic community center and mosque near ground zero.
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