A Brighton Beach-connected international money launderer — who worked under the European equivalent of John Gotti — counts ranking New York politicians among his friends. A trio of powerhouse politicos
ABC News has learned that Richard Holbrooke, the US Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan, has died. On Friday, Holbrooke was rushed to the hospital with a torn aorta. He
The state Senate today voted to reject Gov. Chris Christie’s proposed rules for the state stalled medical marijuana program that Democratic lawmakers and patient advocates have described as “unworkable.” The
Convicted Ponzi scheme operator Bernard Madoff won’t attend the funeral of his son, Mark, who committed suicide this weekend, his lawyer said Monday. Madoff is serving a 150-year sentence in
Less than three weeks before leaving office, lame-duck Gov. Paterson questioned Monday whether Albany is “even governable.” Appearing on WWRL 1600-AM, Paterson said Gov.-elect Cuomo was elected on a promise
A federal court ruled Monday that a central plank of the health law violates the Constitution, dealing the biggest setback yet to the Obama administration’s signature legislative accomplishment. In a
Two Lubavitch men standing outside talking on Lefferts Avenue between New York and Nostrand Avenues Sunday evening were shocked when shots rang out a mere few feet from where they
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to crackdown on retailers who are charging customers hidden extra fees when they return products purchased online.
Chief of Staff Lt.- Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi responded to criticism of the IDF hesder yeshivas program, saying “yeshiva students come to the IDF armed with faith and a strong desire
The New York City Council was supposed to hold a hearing this Tuesday about a renewed campaign by Wal-Mart to open its stores in the city. But it had to
7:00AM EST: The Manhattan-bound, upper level of the George Washington Bridge is closed. An accident at around 3:15 a.m. involving seven tractor trailers and a car lead to a fuel
Bernard Madoff may not be allowed to attend his son’s funeral. On Sunday, New York City’s medical examiner officially ruled Mark Madoff’s death a suicide by hanging. His body was
The winter storm that smacked the Chicago area left a bit of snow accumulation, frigid temperatures and flight cancellations in its wake Sunday. Steady snowfall and powerful wind gusts combined
As wind speeds continue to increase across the country, bringing with them large amount of sand, the country braces itself for the rainfall that has followed, though in the beginning,
Chanukah 5771 has past us by, and YWN presents our annual photo roundup from Gedolim, Admorim, and politicians celebrating Chanukah. This year we present more than 50 albums, totaling more
Yeshiva World News is pleased to present to you a collection of videos from chanukah in America and Eretz Yisroel. Credits: Yehuda Boltshauser / Naftali Charlop / Yissochar Dunoff /
As the country stands in shock of the devastation that the wildfire in Northern Israel caused on the Carmel forest, and the dozens of lives that were R”L tragically taken,
A fire on Delta flight 268 departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City forced it to make an emergency landing, officials said. The fire broke out
The Mashgiach, Hagon Rav Don Segal Shlita has been admitted to Shaarei Tzedek Hospital, with what appears to be a pneumonia. Sources close to Rav Segal told YWN that they
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided Sunday not to hold a government vote on the military conversions bill. Netanyahu discussed the matter with Shas Ministers Eli Yishai and Ariel Atias for
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