As police investigate what they call a “hate crime” at a Jewish center in Boise, Idaho, others in the community are trying to right the wrong. “Obviously when we arrived, we were appalled,” said Rabbi Mendel Lifshitz, Director of the Chabad Jewish Center. When the rabbi arrived at the center Saturday morning, he found graffiti […]
Federal officials took steps to retrain a special unit of screeners at Newark Liberty International Airport after allegations arose that some were frequently engaging in racial profiling, according to a published report. Citing internal federal and Transportation Security Administration documents, the Star-Ledger of Newark reports some behavior detection officers — allegedly at the direction of […]
As the scandal surrounding Rep. Anthony Weiner grows, the Daily News is reporting that he is finally considering the possibility that he may have to resign. A source close to the congressman told the Daily News that Weiner had been adamant about keeping his seat – even as the Democratic leadership urged him to quit. But the unrelenting […]
On June 10th 2011 ten new ambucycles were dedicated to the fleet of United Hatzalah lifesaving ambucycles. The ambucycles were purchased with funds raised by a group of young students let by Alex Goldberg, Aharon Watson and Atara Tenenbaum. The group arranged a race to benefit United Hatzalah, “The Race to Save Lives”. The race […]
Officials at the fund gave few details but said the attack earlier this year had been “a very major breach” of its systems, the New York Times reports. Cyber security
Egypt has arrested an Israeli man on suspicion of spying and of trying to recruit Egyptian youths to act against the authorities after President Hosni Mubarak’s overthrow, sources and the
Several local fire companies, including the West Long Branch Fire Department, responded to a three-alarm fire at the Magen David Congregation of West Deal at 395 Deal Road in Ocean
Boro Park Shomrim (BSSP) will be holding their annual bike registration on Sunday afternoon, on 47th Street between 18th and 19th Avenues – from 2:00PM until 7:00PM. The patrol has been doing a Bike Registration Day every year for close to 15 years – and has really caught on in the last few years, with […]
A couple from Lakewood was involved in a serious accident in Pennsylvania, early Sunday morning, and are said to be in serious condition. Please take a moment to be Mispallel for Eliyahu Zev ben Sima Chana, and Tziporah bas Esther Baila. Sources say they were driving from Cleveland when they collided with a deer on […]
This weekend provides another lesson for private airplane pilots. Don’t get too close to presidential locations. Two US F-15 fighters intercepted a small civilian plane Saturday when it flew too
City Hall for the first time is directly blaming Big Tobacco for the burgeoning black market of bootleg cigarettes on city streets. Newport maker Lorillard, the country’s No. 3 tobacco
Iran will host a conference on nuclear disarmament that will target the international community’s policy of overlooking Israel’s nuclear programs, official media reported Saturday. Deputy Foreign Minister Mehdi Akhoundzadeh, who will chair the conference, said the focus would be on Israel’s policy of nuclear ambiguity and its refusal to neither confirm nor deny its alleged […]
Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer officially joined the race for chief of the International Monetary Fund Saturday. Fischer served as deputy IMF chief between the years 1994-2001, but his
Rep. Anthony Weiner is requesting a short leave of absence from his congressional job to seek professional treatment as Democratic leaders in the House call for him to step down.
Former New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson is formally throwing his hat into the ring for the 2013 mayor’s race. Thompson has said he intended to run again for mayor
In another blow to Al Qaeda, the mastermind of the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Africa was killed in Somalia this week, authorities revealed yesterday. Fazul Abdullah Mohammed had a
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today met with Jewish community leaders from across the nation at the White House to underscore the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) commitment to partnering with faith-based communities to prevent, prepare for and respond to threats and announce the expansion of DHS’ “If You See Something, Say Something™” public […]
NYS Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced he will introduce new legislation that will crack down on drivers caught using a portable electronic device including blackberrys, iPhones, i-pads, laptop computers,
The Nevada Department of Corrections is denying allegations in a lawsuit that it intends to discontinue service of kosher meals to inmates. Attorneys for prisoner Howard Ackerman, an Orthodox Jew,
One East Harlem block is the first in the city to go smoke-free outdoors, and residents are hoping it may inspire others. Besides beaches, pedestrian plazas and parks — places
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