Local lawmakers say the city’s $575 million settlement offer for ill September 11th first responders is not enough – and they’re pushing for a bill that would give the workers health care coverage for life. The $11 billion James Zadroga Health and Compensation Act is set for a crucial vote by the House of Representatives […]
In recent weeks, the Obama Administration has endorsed “healthy relations” between Iran and Syria, mildly rebuked Syrian President Bashar Assad for accusing the U.S. of “colonialism,” and publicly apologized to
There are simply no words to describe the realities surrounding the Monday evening re-dedication of the Churva Shul in the Rova, Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City. After about four years of work, the shul will be dedicated for a third time, signaling the ongoing Jewish sovereignty over the Old City. An event was already […]
Israel plans to implement a new program aimed at increasing organ donors. The program calls on residents to sign organ donor cards which will place loved ones ahead of those
The NY post reports: A New York CEO with Israeli military ties fears he has a target on his back after his company was thrust into the probe of a
Technicians who tested a Toyota Prius after its owner claimed its gas pedal stuck were unable to recreate the same condition, according to a draft congressional memo obtained Sunday by
Albany, NY – Col. John Melville of Orange County, a 29-year veteran of the State Police, has officially taken over as acting State Police superintendent. Prior to being promoted to
Acting on intelligence warnings, Defense Minister Ehud Barak has decided to extend the weekend closure of PA areas throughout Yehuda and Shomron through Tuesday. Israel Police Chief Dudu Cohen is
The Jerusalem District Court on Sunday ordered American citizen Yaakov Teital, dubbed “The Jewish terrorist” to undergo psychiatric evaluation. Teital stands accused of two murders as well as counts of attempted murder. The court set a date of May 17th to hear the results of the evaluation to determine if he is fit to stand […]
Speaking with Kol Chai Radio, Deputy Minister of Health R’ Yaakov Litzman made his position quite clear, and the matter of building the new fortified wing of Ashkelon Hospital on the originally planned site, the location of ancient graves, is a non-starter. He drove the point home by explaining that if left with no other […]
7:00PM EST: [PHOTO LINK ADDED BELOW] The NYPD is currently on the scene investigating a bank burglary of the Sovereign Bank located on McDonald Avenue & Avenue U, in Flatbush. A YWN reporter live on the scene confirms to us that the burglars cut through the roof of the bank. The NYPD’s 61st Precinct is […]
Knesset Speaker (Likud) Reuven Rivlin spent much of Sunday morning speaking with various radio stations, supporting Israel’s policy to continue construction in the capital. He also addressed the need to set certain parameters regarding the future of Yerushalayim, as well as the speaking about the Monday evening re-dedication of the Churva Shul in the Old […]
France’s foreign minister feels America and Europe must act against Iran, unilaterally if need be. French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner spoke during a meeting of foreign ministers in Finland, explaining UN approval for sanctions is not expected until at least June, and if the international body does not give its approval. America and the European […]
The Wall Street Journal reports: Google Inc. appears increasingly likely to shutter its Chinese-language search engine, a step that would remove one of the last major foreign players from the
NYC taxi passengers taken for a ride by an illegal fare scheme could get some of their money back. The Taxi and Limousine Commission says their goal is to reimburse
Following the failure of LibertyPointe Bank on Thursday, the FDIC has announced another New York bank failure, The Park Avenue Bank, bringing the 2010 bank failure total to 28. The
The Ministry of Education on Sunday ordered the closure of a Beis Yaakov School operating in the Shomron chareidi community of Emanuel. Municipal officials were ordered to see to the
Yes, US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham’s opinion is important, as is America’s support, but this support does not eliminate Israel’s raison d’être, to serve as the homeland of the Jewish People. This right is indeed G-d-given, and one who denies this truly hasn’t claim to the land, for the UN Resolution accepting the declaration […]
Until such time that terrorists are released from Israeli prisons in prisoner exchange deals, many opt to avail themselves of the may services offered them, including completing high school diplomas
Several tens of protestors were on hand in the Nachal I’ron (Wadi Ara) area of northern Israel, the site of the planned chareidi community of Harish. The new community is planned to be the home to 100,000 residents, but protestors explain the move contradicts planning board recommendations and it will compromise the nature areas of […]
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