Transportation Mask Requirements may be Extended yet again
If we were not hiding behind masks for long enough, the requirement to wear the sweat-inducing face cover on planes and public transportation may now.... read more
As Gas Prices Rise, Some Drivers Consider “Going Electric”
by Yehudit GarmaiseInstead of complaining about rising gas prices, some drivers are considering “going electric,” by inquiring online about.... read more
WATCH LIVE: Historic Mental Health Awareness Event for Heimish Community
By: Boropark24 Staff An event taking place this evening at 8:30, presented by Regional Bikur Cholim, is being billed as “Breakthrough +.... read more
New York Lawmakers Push Bill to Suspend Gas Tax Over the Summer, Gov. Hochul Not Sure Drivers will Benefit
By Yehudit GarmaiseAs prices at the pump continue to rise, both Democratic and Republican New York lawmakers have proposed suspending the state’s.... read more
Community Organizations Appeal to Families Celebrating Purim: Respect Thy Neighbor
A united group of multiple Jewish organizations released a statement on Wednesday calling on the community to be sensitive to our neighbors on Purim.... read more
Former Gov. Cuomo Uses Campaign Funds for Self-Promotion, to Test Waters for New Campaign
By Yehudit GarmaiseFormer Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who resigned in disgrace on Aug. 10, 2021, has not formally declared that he is running for office, but.... read more
Mayor Adams Asks State to Grant Him Authority Over Speed Cameras
By Yehudit GarmaiseThe 273 pedestrians who were killed on New York City streets in 2021 made last year the city's deadliest since the launch of.... read more
Many Jews Worldwide Pitch in to help Ukrainian Jews in Need
By Yehudit Garmaise“We were slated to make a siyum on Seder Moed for Daf Yomi in the great yeshiva of the Rabbi Meir Shapira of Lublin, Poland, but.... read more
Only 15% of Perpetrators of Hate Crimes in NYC Face Hate Crime Convictions
By Yehudit Garmaise“Hate has no place in New York City,” politicians often say, however, of the 569 perpetrators of hate crimes who were arrested.... read more
MTA to Receive Significant Federal Funding
In an unexpected, yet positive, turn of events, the MTA will reap the rewards of a COVID-19 relief fund for public transit agencies nationwide which.... read more
Mayoral Aid Pinny Ringel to run for District Leader of 48th Assembly District
By: Boropark24 staff.This evening, Pinny Ringel, who has been a liaison between our community and its elected officials for two decades, said that he.... read more
Fraudsters Instruct Victims to Zelle Them Money, Banks Say: Not their Responsibility
By Yehudit GarmaiseConsumers love payment apps like Zelle because they’re free, fast, and convenient, however, the apps’ immediate and.... read more
NYC Jewish Officials, Many Well-wishers Welcome Back Two Families who Serve as Shluchim in Kharkov, Ukraine
By Yehudit GarmaiseTwo families, the Raices and the Levinsons, who serve as shluchim in Kharkov, Ukraine, the second biggest city in the country.... read more
Agudath Israel Endorses and Hails Committee Passage of Nonprofit Security Grant Program Improvement Act
Agudath Israel of America congratulates Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) and Ranking Member John Katko (R-NY) for introducing and advancing the.... read more
FDA: Any Deodorants that Contain Benzene Should be Trashed Immediately
By Yehudit GarmaiseDeodorants and anti-perspirants have long been suspected of containing cancer-causing substances, however, after benzene, a.... read more
IRS to Hire 10,000 Workers to Tackle 24 Million Unprocessed Tax Returns
by Yehudit GarmaiseThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is looking to hire 10,000 workers to tackle the backlog of 24 million tax returns that remain.... read more
As US and Allies Consider Banning Russian Oil: Stocks Worldwide Tumble, Oil Prices Skyrocket
By Yehudit GarmaiseStocks worldwide plunge worldwide as oil prices skyrocket to more than $120 a barrel, after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.... read more
Mayor’s Subway Safety Teams Make some Headway, Have a Long Way to Go
By Yehudit GarmaiseThe headlines regarding subway crime remain disturbing, however, after arresting 143 people in the city’s subways and removing.... read more