The NY Times reports: Representative Anthony D. Weiner has told friends that he plans to resign his seat after coming under growing pressure from his Democratic colleagues to leave the House in the wake of the recent scandal, said a person told of Mr. Weiner’s plans. The news comes as Democratic leaders prepared to hold […]
Google denied Wednesday that it gave President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign special access to a new advertising program, something a sales representative from the search and advertising giant had claimed in an email to customers. The new ad program would charge clients for every email address (or other piece of user data) they collect. The […]
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords has been released from the hospital in Houston, Texas, and expects to begin outpatient treatment soon, according to a statement released Wednesday by TIRR Memorial Hermann.
[VIDEO & PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Michael Bloomberg has never been one to flaunt his Jewish identity, but that didn’t stop New York City’s mayor from celebrating Jewish Heritage Day by hosting a June 14 barbecue at Gracie Mansion. Representatives from a variety of Jewish organizations were there, ushered onto the grounds by volunteers from […]
Negotiations are expected to resume today in a battle over the city’s rent control laws which expired at midnight The State Senate rejected a bill to extend rent regulations for
New York lawmakers have voted to add directors of children’s overnight or summer day camps to the list of those required to report suspected child abuse or maltreatment to the
Russia and China defended Iran and North Korea’s rights to peaceful nuclear power on Thursday. In a joint declaration signed in the Kremlin, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Chinese President
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has surged to a clear lead in the Republican race for the presidential nomination, but his party’s attacks on President Obama’s economic stewardship have yet
Ayman al-Zawahiri has been appointed the new leader of al Qaeda, according to a statement posted on jihadist websites. Al-Zawahiri has played a defining role in al Qaeda for more
[PHOTOS & VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Wednesday was the last day of work for Deputy Inspector Ralph Monteforte – at the NYPD’s 70th Precinct, and many people came to wish him farewell. Representatives from many community organizations, including Flatbush Hatzolah, Flatbush Shomrim, Misaskim, community activists, as well as many high-ranking NYPD Brass, were all there to […]
As the State Assembly passed a same-gender marriage bill Wednesday night, State Senate Republicans say they will meet again tomorrow to decide whether or not to bring the measure to
[VIDEO & PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] The New York Police Department is marking an anniversary. It’s been 100 years since the appointment of its first Jewish chaplain. In 1911, the department hired Rabbi Abraham Blum to serve the spiritual needs of officers. He served alongside two Catholics and two Protestants. Since then, the largest police […]
The New York state assembly passed the marriage equality bill for the fourth, and perhaps the final, time on Wednesday. The measure now awaits consideration by the senate. Lawmakers in
[VIDEO & PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] Maimonides Medical Center celebrated their 100th anniversary of serving the community Wednesday afternoon, and Mayor Bloomberg attended the event – which included the groundbreaking of the new main lobby of the hospital. For the past 100 years, Maimonides Medical Center has remained a vital part of the Brooklyn community. […]
An attorney for a former Iowa kosher slaughterhouse executive convicted of financial fraud says he’s “hopeful” Sholom Rubashkin will get a new trial. The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
Two men were arrested Wednesday morning when police caught them scaling the Williamsburg Bridge so they could take pictures, Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said. James Stafford, 22, of Connecticut, and
Burbank, CA – On Tuesday, Congressman Brad Sherman announced he is preparing to introduce a bill in congress to prevent municipalities nationwide from enacting laws banning male circumcision. Today, The
1:25PM EST: Community leaders, activists, and volunteers are searching for a missing Yeshiva Bochur, and are asking for the communities assistance in locating him. They are looking for Micha Hausman,
Police on Staten Island say burglaries have drastically gone up this year and it could be related to the price of gold. Since the beginning of the year until May,
The top charge has been dropped against two men accused of plotting to blow up synagogues in New York City, authorities said Wednesday. Ahmed Ferhani and Mohamed Mamdouh pleaded not
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