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Armed Man Arrested After Threatening Jews At New Jersey Shul

Shomrim responded to callers reporting a male suspect armed with a bat threatening mispallelim at a shul in Howell, NJ. Shomrim immediately dispatched a full response. Howell Police took the suspect into custody...

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$16 Billion NY-NJ Rail Tunnel Gets Billions In Funding From Feds

The long-delayed “Gateway Project,” which would construct new rail tunnels under the Hudson River, has secured a whopping $6.9 billion in federal grants—the largest grant ever signed by the agency...

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Lakewood High School Girls Step Up to Support Special Children’s Center During School Closures

When unexpected special needs school closures left parents scrambling for childcare, The Special Children’s Center once again proved to be a pillar of support for the community...

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Photo Of The Day – Chaveirim Central New Jersey

Chaveirim of Central Jersey (Lakewood) member seen helping a caller with a flat tire on the day of his own wedding...

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Hundreds of EBT Skimming Scam Attacks Reported in Lakewood Frum Community

As ATM and Food Stamps (EBT) skimming scams have increased in Lakewood & Brooklyn Frum neighborhoods of Williamsburg, Crown Heights, Boro Park and Flatbush. Hundreds of frum residents reporting that their EBT benefits have been emptied...

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Picture Of The Day – Chaveirim and Hatzolah Of Central Jersey

Chaveirim of Central Jersey (Lakewood) volunteer was seen assisting with a vehicle-lockout on an Hatzolah of Central Jersey ambulance...

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Picture Of The Day – Chavivim and Chaveirim

Chavivim and Chaveirim volunteers seen today assisting together a Frum motorist that had a flat tire near Lakewood, NJ...

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New Jersey

Former US-Senator Bob Menendez Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Bribery Conviction

“I am innocent,” he proclaimed, vowing to appeal. "President Trump is right. This process is political and it's corrupted to the core. I hope President Trump cleans up the cesspool and restores integrity to the system," he said....

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Lakewood

A New Proposal to Address The Lakewood Community’s Chinuch Needs

I would like to introduce the idea of opening a community elementary school. The level of chinuch would be comparable to other private schools in Lakewood. The school would offer a solid Frum Chinuch to any family seeking it for their ...

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Lakewood Firehouse Shifts From Volunteer To 24/7 Career Fire Company

After years of dedicated service as a volunteer fire company, Lakewood’s Engine Company No.1 has been reorganized as a full-time career fire company...

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Should Lakewood Merge With Surrounding Towns Into 1-Large City?

“The City Of Lakewood” Our neighborhoods—Lakewood, Jackson, Brick, Toms River and Manchester, NJ—each possess unique strengths and vibrant communities. By uniting into one city, we can unlock incredible benefits for everyone...

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Lakewood

Attempted Kidnapping of Lakewood Jewish Teen (Updated)

Update: The Ocean County Prosecutor’s office has announced that the suspect pled guilty to attempted kidnapping—has been sentenced today to seven years in New Jersey State Prison for attempting to abduct a Jewish teenage girl in La...

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Lakewood

Uproar in Lakewood: Rabbonim Warn Community Of Disturbing Incidents Posing A Danger To The Residents

Lakewood Rabbonim, Askanim, Community Leaders, activists and school principals sounded the alarm following recent inappropriate incidents of Jewish girls being victimized by car service drivers in Lakewood...

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Lakewood Community Among Highest NJ Birth Rate as Jewish Community Flourishes

According to newly released data, Lakewood and its surrounding frum townships had more births per household than any other in New Jersey....

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Lakewood Children Wait Hours For Bus, Only To Be Told It’s Cancelled

Imagine your child waiting an hour for their school bus to take them to Yeshiva, only to find out that it’s “cancelled” due to mismanagement by the bus company on a near daily basis. Or the children sitting on their school bus wi...

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NJ: Initiative To Transform Lakewood Township Into a Thriving City

Lakewood Township has grown exponentially in recent years, both in population and economic activity...

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New Jersey

LAKEWOOD: Chavivim Ocean County Expands With First Vehicle and 11 New Members

At a Ribbon-Cutting event in Lakewood, NJ, Chavivim of Ocean County celebrated the inauguration of its first vehicle and the welcoming of 11 new volunteers joining their team...

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National Chaplains Association and Ocean County Law Enforcement Agencies Join Forces to Distribute Toys to The Needy

National Chaplains Association together with Ocean County law enforcement officials gathered at Steals & Deals in Toms River to collect gifts that will be distributed to needy children across the county...

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