Governor Hochul Vetoes Bill Seen by Many as Aimed at Chassidic Community in Bloomimg Grove
Last June, news broke of legislative rumblings in Albany, where two “land preservation” bills were being debated. Land.... read more
BDE: Reb Moshe Aryeh Friedman, z”l
We are saddened to inform you of the passing of Reb Moshe Aryeh Friedman, z”l, a pillar in the community, a humble ba’al chessed and talmid.... read more
Biden says He'll Run Again: Especially if Trump also Runs
By Yehudit GarmaisePresident Joe Biden, who is 79, said he planned to run again in 2024, and what would make it even more likely:.... read more
News Sparks: Sotrovimab Effective Against Omicron; US Meets with Abbas; Torah Fragments Found; and Sketching on the Subway
By Yehudit GarmaiseNew Monoclonal Antibody Therapy, Supplies of which are Running Low, Found Effective Against Omicron.... read more
Two Drunk Drivers Arrested for Separate Accidents with Damage to Vehicles
Two drunken drivers were arrested in two separate incidents on Tuesday night, after causing damage to other vehicles. The two incidents don’t.... read more
Beware: Another Elderly Person Scammed for Thousands of Dollars
In what appears to be another incident of scammers targeting an elderly couple, a suspect successfully stole a few thousand dollars this past week.... read more
Mayor de Blasio Promises “No More Shutdowns,” $100 Incentives for Residents who get Boosted
By Yehudit GarmaiseAlthough Mayor Bill de Blasio has been emphasizing that the Omicron variant will make the next few weeks quite.... read more
With a New Mayor, Comes New Hope for Special Education By Senator Simcha Felder
In the early summer of.... read more
Mayor-elect Adams Cancels Inauguration: Ready to Hit the Ground the Running Jan. 1
By Yehudit GarmaiseMayor-elect Eric Adams cancelled his Jan. 1 inauguration, which planned to be held at the Kings Theater in Flatbush,.... read more
Biden to Provide 500 Million Rapid COVID Tests and to Deploy 1,000 Healthcare Workers to Provide Care at Understaffed Hospitals
By Yehudit GarmaiseAfter the Omicron variant accounted for 73% of new COVID infections nationwide yesterday, after it was only first.... read more
News Sparks: Moderna Booster Shot Showing Good Results on Omicron; Manhattan Street Named After Shimon Peres; and More News
Moderna Booster Shot Showing Good Results on OmicronModerna’s booster shot against Covid-19 is showing good results in.... read more
Trump sues AG Letitia James to Stop Her Investigation into His Business Dealings, James Shrugs
Former President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit in a federal court today to sue NY Attorney General Letitia James in an effort to put the brakes on.... read more
MTA Creates Online Link for Seniors and Others to Apply for Reduced-Fare MetroCards
Seniors and people with qualifying disabilities can now apply online, for the first time, for reduced subway and bus fares, the Metropolitan.... read more
NYC Sanitation Replaces Upcoming Missed Pick-Ups
With national holidays coming up for the two weekends in a row, residents who normally get their trash, recycling, and compost collected on.... read more
By Spring, COVID Could Move into the Background, Evolve into a Manageable Illness
By Yehudit GarmaiseBy spring, Mayor Bill de Blasio said this morning, after we get through a few challenging weeks of an Omicron spike,.... read more
H + H Hospitals has Prepared for a Deluge of Patients, which Hopefully, Won’t be Necessary
By Yehudit GarmaiseMitch Katz, MD, the CEO of Health + Hospitals wants New Yorkers to know: New York City’s largest hospital system.... read more
Mayor de Blasio says, “We Will Get Past Omicron, but Vaccination Remains the Key”
By Yehudit GarmaiseThe Omicron variant will make for “a very challenging few weeks,” in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.... read more
Mayor-elect Adams Expected to Announce Today his Deputy Mayors: Many or All of Whom will be Women
By Yehudit GarmaiseMayor-elect Eric Adams is expected today to introduce as many as five of his deputy mayors, who will serve as the.... read more









