The owners of the Empire State Building, an iconic part of New Yorks skyline, have received another unsolicited offer to buy the landmark skyscraper, which is set to become the centerpiece of a real estate investment trust that would become publicly traded, according to a regulatory filing on Wednesday. Malkin Holdings LLC, which oversees the […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that fugitive National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden has been in the transit zone of Moscows Sheremetyevo airport since flying in from Hong Kong meaning that he has not officially entered the country. If true, its effectively a life of airport limbo for Snowden, whose American passport has been […]
Headaches (migraines) and nausea are not uncommon during fast days. However, for many, the severity can be debilitating, says Rabbi Yaacov Hirschman of the Kollel Avreichim in Toronto. With these sufferers in mind, the Kollel has announced the availability of a specially formulated, non-prescription acetylsalicylic acid based, sustained-timed release capsule to alleviate unnecessary suffering. Taken […]
City Comptroller John Liu has become one of the most ardent defenders in the Democratic primary of Metzitzah Bpeh. It should be left to the rabbis, Mr. Liu told Adam Dickter in an interview with The Jewish Week. Mr. Liu blasted mayor Bloomberg for deciding on the regulation before consulting with the general public. The […]
Bank of Israel Governor Prof. Stanley Fischer was hospitalized after fainting in his Herzliya home on Tuesday night the eve of 18 Tammuz 5773. Fischer was taken to Sheba Medical
New York’s highest court says Starbucks’ baristas must share their tips with shift supervisors, but assistant managers are left out in the cold. The Court of Appeals on Wednesday found
Shas MK Eli Yishai has backed out of the Jerusalem mayoral race. It should be pointed out that he never publically announced his candidacy; rather he ordered a poll to
Councilman David G. Greenfield is pleased that the New York City Council and Mayor Michael Bloomberg have reached a budget agreement that restores funding for many programs that his district’s
Yisrael Wallis on Tuesday, 17 Tammuz 5773 held a bris for his son, a year after being released from prison. Back in 2008, Wallis was sentenced to six years in
Once a longtime friend now a possible political opponent, Republican mayoral hopeful Joe Lhota has welcomed the Marist/WSJ poll showing Anthony Weiner pulling ahead of his primary contenders. “It wont take me long to convince you to send me an urgently-needed contribution to my campaign,” writes Republican mayoral hopeful Joe Lhota, in a fund-raising email […]
Early in 2013 the wedding of a grand rebbes daughter at Rockland County College cost $12,621 in Sheriffs overtime, which Rockland County Sheriff Falco said he made sure to have paid in full by the weddings organizers and for which he has paperwork to account for each and every penny. Falco said Rocklanders have been […]
U.S. stock indexes moved higher for a second day Wednesday as the bond market recovered from a slump. Traders were also encouraged by an upturn in Europe. The Dow Jones
HaGaon HaRav Aaron Yehuda Leib Shteinman Shlita announced on Wednesday morning ,18 Tammuz 5773 that he endorses Modiin Chief Rabbi David Lau in his bid to become the next Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel. The decision instructs Degel Hatorah to stand behind Rav Lau, a son of Tel Aviv Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau Shlita. […]
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for same-gender marriage in California by holding that defenders of California’s same-gender marriage ban did not have the right to appeal lower court
Over 450 people attended the 51st Annual New York State Conservative Party Dinner, Tuesday night, in Manhattan. Participants included Mayoral Candidate Joe Lhota, Conservative Party Leaders, Elected representatives such as
Israels High Court of Justice on Tuesday, 17 Tammuz 5773 accepted an appeal submitted by Kobi Brenner calling on the court to compel Tel Aviv City Hall to close the branches of the AM:PM and Tiv Tam Convenience stores in the city on Shabbos. The court understood that City Hall Brenner explained to Channel 2 […]
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that legally married same-gender couples should get the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples. The court invalidated a provision of the federal Defense of Marriage
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] The “gevalt” shouted at protests by sikrikim in Israel against police is now become a wedding dance. Notice some of the participants are wearing police caps
The Emunah Womens Organization has petitioned Israels Supreme Court seeking to legitimize females in the field of kashrus mashgichim. Organization leaders tell the court there is no reason that the Chief Rabbinate of Israels Kashrus Unit has not found a way to bring qualified women in to work as kashrus inspectors. 13 women have completed […]
It’s not only a mess in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, Republican voters are also expressing their minds on whom they want to see succeed Michael
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