Staten Island, NY – Molinaro To Pelosi On Mosque Investigation: Start With Me
Staten Island, NY - In a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Borough President James Molinaro slammed her call to investigate the funding of groups against building a mosque near Ground Zero as "non...
Washington – US Funds Restoration of Global Islamic Sites
Washington - The good will tour of the Middle East by the imam behind the proposed mosque near ground zero is just part of the U.S. government's efforts to reach out to the Muslim world.
This year,...
Brooklyn, NY – Paramedics On Coffee Break Discover High CO in Dunkin Donuts
Coney Island, NY - A small coffee break turned into a life-saving mission for two Brooklyn paramedics on Aug. 24, when they discovered dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in a local eatery...
Washington – Credit Card Debt Hits 8-Year Low
Washington - The amount consumers owed on their credit cards in this year's second quarter dropped to the lowest level in more than eight years as cardholders continued to pay off balances in the unce...
New York – NYC Mayor: Stopping Mosque Compromises Terror Fight
New York - Mayor Michael Bloomberg delivered an impassioned speech at an event marking the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, saying that not allowing a proposed mosque to be built near ground zero would ...
Goa – Israeli Suspect in Drug Trade Jumps Bail in India
Goa - An official says an Israeli accused of being part of a drug ring involving Indian police has jumped bail and disappeared from the popular Indian tourist resort region of Goa.
State Home Mini...
Lakewood, NJ – Sudden Financial Difficulties Might Force Elementary School To Close
Lakewood, NJ - While many boys at Lakewood’s numerous elementary schools are back at their desks, students at Yeshiva Keter Torah are enjoying a few extra days of summer vacation as the yeshiva failed...
Jerusalem – Just Before Yom Tov, Women-Only Fashion Fair
Jerusalem - A women only semi-annual designer fair in Jerusalem, held ahead of the Jewish holidays, brought together a mostly religious crowd seeking designer clothes and accessories within the Jewish...
Williamsburg, NY – Hotel, Condo, Swim Club, Restaurant Sets Sights on N. 12th St.
Williamsburg, NY - In a neighborhood saturated with luxury condominiums but seriously lacking in hotel accommodations finally one company has come along to meet that need — with a little Midwestern ch...
Lakewood, NJ – Rift Widens: Orthodox Jewish Leaders Want Abuse Accusations Addressed
Lakewood, NJ - One man's criminal accusation that a teacher molested his young son has widened the rift in the Orthodox Jewish community over where religious rights stop and the justice system begins....
Jerusalem – Israel’s FM Says No Extending Settlement Slowdown
Jerusalem - Israel's foreign minister said Wednesday that it would be unacceptable to extend a slowdown on West Bank settlement construction, even as Mideast peace talks get under way next week.
A...
Monticello, NY – Officials: Sullivan County Crime Rate Spikes Significantly
Monticello, NY - Crime, including violent crimes, increased significantly in Sullivan County the first half of 2010.
The District Attorney's Office handled 1,934 cases through June, which is up by ...
Emmanuel – Education Ministry Approves New Hasidic Girls School in Response to Discrimination
Emmanuel, Israel - The Education Ministry officially announced Wednesday that it plans to approve the opening of an educational institution for girls in the haredi settlement of Emmanuel, which would ...
Twin Mountain, NH – Fiery Accident Kills Jewish Woman from Queens
Twin Mountain, NH - A Queens, NY woman has died from injuries sustained Tuesday when her car crossed the center lane and struck a tractor trailer truck near the entrance to the Mount Washington Hotel,...
Ramapo, NY – Voters Reject $16.5 Million Bond for Baseball Stadium
Ramapo, NY - voters today rejected a $16.5 million financing plan that would have funded the construction of an independent minor league baseball stadium off Route 45 near Pomona.
With about 90 per...
San Marino, CA – National Archives to House Hitler’s Anti Jewish Nazi Papers
San Marino, CA - During the final days of World War II, as American soldiers were returning from Germany with swastika-inscribed helmets, flags and other Nazi memorabilia, Gen. George Patton was packi...
New York – Day 2 of Hell-IRR Mess a Rail Hair-Raiser
New York - Long Island Rail Road riders experienced another day of hellish commuting yesterday -- and can expect more of the same for the next several days as workers scramble to repair damage from a ...
Brooklyn, NY – Possible Suspect in Slaying of Yoseph Robinson A”H Tries to Flee from Cops
Brooklyn, NY - A possible suspect in the murder of a Brooklyn liquor store clerk tried to escape Tuesday while being questioned inside a police stationhouse, sources said.
The man who cops think is...
Israel – Chief Rabbi’s Car Attacked as He Accidentally Enters Palestinian Refugee Camp
Israel - Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi Yona Metzger last Thursday visited the West Bank settlement of Kochav Hashachar, east of Ramallah, in order to hand out award to outstanding students.
The rabbi was t...
Manhattan, NY – Shop That Speaks Yiddish Needs a Rich Man’s Help
Manhattan, NY - Every few months news seems to arrive of another nail in the coffin of Yiddish — the death of another poet or actress, the shuttering of another socialist or anarchist office, the fail...