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Wieder, Eichenstein, Join Masbia Thanksgiving Pack-A-Thon With Americas First Jewish Congregation
Last week, on Thanksgiving at Kehilat Shearith Yisrael Synagogue (which is America's oldest Jewish congregation, founded in 1654, predates the U.S.) the Shul hosted the Masbia Food Pantry pack-a-thon...
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“Bankrupting Commuters” – New Bipartisan Bill Wants To Kill NYC Congestion Pricing
New York City plans to toll commuters through lower and midtown Manhattan. Based on similar congestion pricing schemes in major cities like London, Stockholm and Singapore, the plan is to reduce congestion on Manhattan's busy streets b...
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Two Close Calls at JFK and LaGuardia Airports Could have Ended In Disaster
A near collision and a close calls at John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport in New York City could have been a potential disaster involving several planes...
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Berger/Felder Bill to Strengthen Protections Against EBT Skimming is Signed Into NY Law
NYS Legislation from Assemblyman Sam Berger and Senator Simcha Felder requires EBT systems to allow benefit recipients to cancel and lock their EBT card when fraud is suspected or reported...
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NYC To Lower Speed Limits To 10 MPH In Certain “Slow Zones”
The NYC DOT announced the agency will reduce speed limits in select areas following the enactment of Sammy’s Law. Some streets in New York City will soon have speed limits as low as 20 or even 10 mph....
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NYC To Add 500 Secure Bike Parking Starting Locations Next Year
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced that a major step to launch a network of 500 secure bike parking locations will be implemented next year....
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Far Rockaway: NYS Assemblywoman Coordinated With Law Enforcement To Keep Community Safe During Yom Tov
The Assemblywoman also made sure that on October 7, the one year anniversary of the heinous terrorist attack on Israel, additional law enforcement would be present in the Queens Jewish communities....
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Queens Community Leaders Unite in Support for Assemblyman Sam Berger
Rabbanim, Askunim and Jewish leaders in New York joined together in a show of appreciation, Hakaras Hatov and Community-wide support for frum Assembly Member Sam (Shmuie) Berger on his Re-Election campaign...
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“Chaptzem” Chase On The Streets of Boro Park leads to Armed Perps Arrest
As the Boro Park Jewish community were making Erev Yom Tov preparations, an armed suspect attempted to rob a Bochur, which resulted in a “Chaptzem” pursuit through the streets of Boro Park until Shmira apprehended the thief and dis...
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Ramming Attack Targeting NYC Jews, Foiled in Borough Park, Brooklyn
(UPDATED) On Yom Kippur, an attempted ramming attack took place on the streets of Borough Park. A Middle-Eastern man, terrorized the neighborhood, violently shouting anti-Jewish slurs and intentionally attempting to run down a Hasidic ...
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