David Weprin, Democratic candidate for Congress in New York’s Ninth Congressional District, today announced the endorsement of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. The Attorney General said Weprin’s record of standing up for consumers, fighting for law enforcement, and protecting seniors make him best choice in the race. “Democrat David Weprin is the right choice […]
The number of narcotic-related emergency room visits has risen significantly due to an increased abuse of prescription painkillers, according to a New York City Health Department survey. Between 2004 and
[PHOTO & VIDEO LINKS POSTED BELOW] Today (Sunday) is the 32nd Yartzheit of the Satmar Rebbe ZATZAL – the Divrei Yoel. Tens of thousands will be making their way to the Kever in Kiryas Yoel. Below are parts of an article on the life of the Satmar Rebbe Zechuso Yagen Aleinu. For rare photos of the Satmar […]
Tuesday’s earthquake rattled some New Yorkers enough to make them evacuate glass-encased office towers, and even the mayor and his staff fled City Hall. But was that the right thing to do? Kelly Huston, the assistant secretary of California’s Emergency Management Agency, said that watching New Yorkers evacuate on television was “unsettling.” “If you think […]
The NY Post reports: A deranged housekeeper kidnapped a five-month-old girl from the Great Neck rabbi who recently fired her – and planned to take the baby with her to Uruguay, Long Island authorities said today. Silver-haired Gloria Suarez, angry over losing her summer job Monday as a maid for Rabbi Yitzchok Hayempour and his […]
Misaskim recently hosted New York State Senator Diane Savino (23rd Senate District) and Councilman Brad Lander (39th Council District). Senator Savino paid a visit to Misaskim on Thursday, August 18th. She marveled at Misaskim’s positive interactions with the law enforcement community and commended the organization for its ability to anticipate the needs of individuals in […]
New Square, NY – When Mordechai M from Rockland County was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, his entire world was suddenly consumed by medical procedures, lengthy hospital stays and stressful shuttling between home and medical facilities. With frequent, nerve wracking traffic and impossible parking traveling into the City became a nightmare for him. That’s when […]
Brooklyn, NY – A push by some Park Slope Food Co-op members to boycott products from Israel because of the country’s Palestine policy is raising eyebrows and courting controversy. The popular Brooklyn food co-op is known for taking political stands and boycotting certain products to protect the environment or rights of workers at the request […]
Twenty-five years ago, Rabbi Moshe Fuller, z”l, a young Mexican student at Ner Israel Rabbinical College in Baltimore, filled a tremendous void in the world of Jewish outreach when he founded Or HaNer. Recruiting teenagers primarily from Central and South America, Rabbi Fuller provided them with the opportunity to come to the States and experience […]
The following email was sent from the Achiezer Organization to residents of Far Rockaway and the Five Towns on Thursday evening. Dear Resident of Far Rockaway and the Five Towns.
Arizona state Sen. Frank Antenori (R), who is considering a challenge to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) next fall, questioned whether she is fit to run for office and criticized how
New York’s police commissioner confirmed Thursday that a CIA officer is working out of police headquarters there, after an Associated Press investigation revealed an unusual partnership with the CIA that
18:06: Two Kassam rockets fired from Gaza land in the Eshkol Regional Council area. No injuries reported. 18:41: A Kassam rocket landed south of Ashkelon. No injuries reported. 19:16: Two
A special congressional election in Brooklyn and Queens is heating up as it focuses on the upcoming anniversary of the September 11th attacks. The campaign of Democrat David Weprin is
[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Brooklyn – Councilman David Greenfield made it 2-for-2 this year, hosting his second annual Greenfield Classic, a softball game that pitted the officers of the 66th Precinct against members of the Boro Park Shomrim on Wednesday evening, August 24th at the St. Athanasius sports complex on 53rd Street and 20th Avenue […]
A number of days ago, the new moked/security service for Har HaZeisim began operating under the auspices of the Jerusalem Development Authority, receiving a budget of NIS 20 million. The
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today declared a state of emergency in New York in preparation for the potential impact of Hurricane Irene, which may hit New York State this coming
Last Friday (19 Av) at 5:30am, the first train began rolling from the Pisgat Ze’ev station, kicking off Jerusalem’s long overdue light rail train service. Many were on hand for the auspicious occasion, including area residents Chaim and Tamar Zini, a frum couple in their 60s who live in proximity to the first stop. Chaim […]
“This is a large, dangerous Hurricane. We have not seen anything like this – at least not in my lifetime – to hit New Jersey”, Police Chief Rob Lawson and Coordinator of Lakewood’s OEM, tells TLS. The Chief warns that Lakewood could be hit with 100 MPH winds and a lot of rain, and urges […]
Gov. Chris Christie is calling on all of the state’s shore residents and visitors to evacuate in the next 24 hours in preparation for Hurricane Irene. Christie, who signed an
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