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Federal Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Charges Against New York Attorney General Letitia James

In a new development, a federal judge threw out the charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James, which were brought against her by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in October....

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Mayor Adams Unveils $10 Million Platform to Map NYC’s Underground

NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of 3D Underground (3DU), a cutting-edge program to develop a highly secure, 3D-data-sharing platform for New York City’s underground built and natural environment. ...

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What Will Happen To Yeshivos Under Zohran Mamdani’s Education Chief?

Once defeated, former Congressman Jamaal Bowman is reportedly seeking a comeback—as Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s education chief as school chancellor...

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Lakewood

Lakewood’s Explosive Growth Forces $108 Million Infrastructure Investment

Jersey Central Power & Light announced it will invest $108 million through 2028 to bolster the electric grid in rapidly growing Ocean County, New Jersey, led by the heavily Jewish communities in Lakewood, Toms River, and Jackson....

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Simcha Felder Visits Brooklyn Chaverim Headquarters

On Wednesday afternoon, Councilman Simcha Felder was welcomed as he visited the headquarters of Brooklyn Chaverim in Boro Park to observe how the organization assists those in need of its services...

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A Glimmer of Hope: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch To Remain as Top Cop

In a glimmer of hope, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that she’s staying at the helm of the city’s police department in the administration of incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani. ...

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Far Rockaway’s Assemblywoman Amato Won’t Seek Reelection in 2026

Jewish Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato, who represents the frum communities of Far Rockaway and South Queens, announced she wouldn't seek reelection in 2026....

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Flatbush

NYC Adds Bus Lanes To Flatbush Ave Corridor

The New York City Department Of Transportation (DOT) installed center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Ave to provide faster, more reliable bus service for 132,000 daily riders...

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Lakewood

What Zohran Mamdani Will Do To NYC, Mikie Sherrill Will Do To The Entire State Of New Jersey If Elected Governor

As Mikie Sherrill Ignores the New Jersey Jewish communities, Jack Ciattarreli is here for the Kehila...

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NYC

Voting For The Future Of NYC: Staying Home Is Not An Option

If the New York City Mayoral election was held at the time this gets printed (today) Mamdani wins. What can the Jewish community do to stop Mamdani from winning?...

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Democratic Nominee For NJ Governor Can’t Be Trusted To Support Israel Or The Jewish Community

Op-Ed by by New Jersey Republican gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli...

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NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Visits the Boro Park Jewish Community

In preparation for Sukkos, the NYC Comptroller visited the Boro Park Jewish community. Lander was warmly welcomed by local residents, purchased a Lulav and Esrog, and toured the Shmira HQ...

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Boro Park

Governor Hochul Announces New Light Rail In Boro Park, Flatbush And Crown Heights Has Entered Active Phase

A new light rail line would connect the Jewish communities of Boro Park, Flatbush and Crown Heights in Brooklyn and provide a much-needed connection between Brooklyn and the Jewish community in Queens...

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KOHANIM CAN NOW TRAVEL ON ROADS ALONG CEMETERIES ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF BORO PARK AND MIDWOOD

Rabbi Stein and Assemblyman Eichenstein extend their gratitude to all those who helped resolve these issues, making travel along these routes more convenient and worry-free for Kohanim...

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Hatzalah, Hatzulas Nefashos, Shmira, Shomrim, Chavivim, Chaveirim Warns: Be Alert When Exiting Your Vehicle

Our NY/NJ community emergency response organizations — Hatzalah and Hatzulas Nefashos, Shmira and Shomrim, Chavivim and Chaveirim— from the tri-state area are alerting of the dangers of mistakenly leaving a child in a car r”l fol...

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New York State Phone Ban in Schools Takes Affect

NYS Copies Yeshivas Banning Smartphones - As New York fights against Jewish education across the state, elected officials took a standard from the Yeshivas and Jewish schools...

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NYPD To Deploy Drones By Shootings And 911 Calls In NYC

The NYPD will test new first responder unarmed surveillance drones rather than send its costly and noisy helicopters....

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Near Drowning Incident This Week Of A Frum Boy In The Catskills – Highlights Need For Pool Safety

In another incident, a Jewish boy was pulled unconscious after nearly drowning in a swimming pool at a Bungalow colony in the Catskills Mountains...

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