The Federal Reserve will continue to coddle the slowly recovering economy at least through the summer, it said yesterday. The Fed will leave a key short-term interest rate unchanged at
In what is being hailed as an exclusive report, the Herald Scotland reports that it has learned the United States has signed a contract to transport containers filled with ammunition
New York has stopped paying income tax refunds until after March 31, meaning hundreds of thousands of taxpayers will have to wait an extra two weeks for their money. Gov.
Brooklyn � New York City Council candidate and education advocate David G. Greenfield announced he would turn down the remaining taxpayer dollars to fund his run for Simcha Felder�s former seat. Candidates who abide by the strict rules of the New York City Campaign Finance Board are eligible to receive matching public funds from the […]
One must indeed question the judgment of Israel Police Chief Dudi Cohen, who on Tuesday afternoon, following days of heightened alert status in the capital and Islamic rioting stated he simply does not see �signs of a third intifada� as many are warning. One understands the senior position demands political savvy, but one also expects […]
Assemblyman Jose Peralta has won Tuesday’s special election for the 13th State Senate District. With 97 of 158 precincts reporting, Peralta maintained a solid lead with 65 percent of the
A third airline is requesting to be exempt from a new federal rule that limits the time passengers can be held sitting in a plane on the runway due to
Facebook topped Google to become the most visited U.S. Web site last week, indicating a shift in how Americans are searching for content. Web analysis firm Experian Hitwise said Monday
NYS Gov. Paterson lashed back Tuesday at a report claiming he lied about shaking down the Yankees for free tickets to a World Series game – producing e-mails showing he was invited. The Oct. 7-8 e-mails between members of Paterson’s staff,� are called “Yankees Game Tomorrow – GDAP INVITE,” highlighting the governor’s initials. The exchange […]
By now it is evident to all that the events which occurred in Jerusalem during last week�s visit of US Vice President Joseph Biden was a blunder, but in reality, not as major an event as the White House and Department of State are making of it. Following the Washington Post�s criticism of the Obama […]
Honda said Tuesday it is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles in the United States after consumers complained of brake pedals feeling “soft.” The Japanese automaker will recall 344,000 Odyssey minivans
The New York City Department of Health voted today to require all restaurants to post sanitation grades. The letter grades will need to be posted by restaurant entrances by July
Interestingly, the frum MKs absented themselves from the late Monday night vote while the radical left-wing opposed the bill, which they feel is inadequate, having been watered down to earn
While escorting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva in Yad Vashem on Tuesday, Tel Aviv Chief Rabbi asked the visiting dignitary to pass along a message during his upcoming visit with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He asked that he pass along a message from a �child from Buchenwald�, that he is willing to meet […]
Washington, DC � U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement today on the recent developments in the Middle East: � �The close bond between the United States and Israel remains unbreakable, and America must continue to show unyielding support for Israel�s security.� �While the timing of the East Jerusalem housing announcement was regrettable, it […]
Washington, DC- Following a series of stark statements by White House officials on Israel’s announcement about Jerusalem settlements during Vice President Biden�s recent trip to the country, Rep. Anthony Weiner (D- Brooklyn and Queens), a member of the House Jewish Caucus, released the following statement moments ago: �The appropriate response was a shake of the […]
If everybody paid to ride the subway, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority may not have to raise fares. New York City Transit says 19-million people hop turnstiles or enter through emergency
While America is indeed the superpower in the equation, one must marvel at the total ease the current administration exhibits regarding its continuous blatant interference in domestic matters, calling upon
Things are getting down and dirty between candidates David Greenfield and Joe Lazar in the imminent 44th District City Council race. The latest allegation comes from City Councilmember Lew Fidler, a Greenfield supporter, concerning the upcoming Passover holiday just days after the March 23 election. �I�ve heard threats to withhold Passover food to the needy […]
Queens, NY – Voters in the 13th State Senate District are going to the polls today to decide whether to send Hiram Monserrate back to Albany. Monserrate is the reason
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