Referendum, Court, or Both to Decide Kiryas Joel Land Annexation
State law compels the board to hold a referendum within 90 days of its approval of the annexation, unless it is stopped by a court order in one of two lawsuits which are contesting the annexation.
New York Jews Dumping Clinton for Sanders
A new poll shows a majority of New York Jews view Clinton as unfavorable. Biden catching up.
Weather for Sukkot in Israel and New York: Pleasant
Weather forecasters are promising partly cloudy to sunny skies through the weekend and at least until the beginning of the Sukkot holiday, which begins...
Yeshiva University President Richard Joel Announces Retirement
Yeshiva University President Richard Joel announces his retirement in 2018; earlier if a successor can be found.
Montefiore, Yeshiva University Close Deal on Einstein Med School
Montefiore Health System and Yeshiva University seal a deal giving Montefiore operational authority over Einstein Medical College.
Protesters Criticize Gillibrand On Iran Nuke Deal
A large crowd turned out on Tuesday, Sept. 1 outside Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s Manhattan office to protest the New York legislator’s support of President Obama’s Iran deal.
A Jewish Family’s Search To Save a Daughter With Familial Disautonomia
A young Jewish woman with Familial Disautonomia desperately needs a donor kidney in order to survive. ASAP.
3 NYC Ds Disappoint Area Residents and Announce Support for Nuclear Iran Deal
THThree NYC Cong. Ds from heavily Jewish districts defied constituents, announcing support for Nuclear Iran Deal.
In Show of Unity, Bklyn Pols Rally Against Iran Deal
Brooklyn politicians and community leaders called on Cong. members to vote down the Nuclear Iran deal.
Now More than a Dozen Democratic Reps Against Nuclear Iran Deal
Maloney said that despite the administration's diplomatic efforts, she could not support the Nuclear Iran Deal.
NYers Fighting Nuclear Iran Deal Gather on Sept. 1
How they vote in September (on the Iran deal) will be remembered in November, is the message to US legislators.
Lieberman and Graham Headline Bipartisan Stop Iran Rally in NYC
Lieberman and Graham to headline bipartisan Stop Nuclear Iran Deal rally in NYC on Sept. 1.
US Court Imposes Mere $10M Bond on PLO and PA in Terrorism Case
Judge sets relatively low bond for PA and PLO in terrorism case after US govt asked that it not be too onerous.
NY Ultra-Orthodox Schools to Go Under Magnifying Glass over Secular Subjects — Or Norman...
Former New York Civil Liberties Union executive director Norman Siegel has joined the ranks of advocates for better secular studies for Haredi children, and he now represents YAFFED, threatening to sue the city if its current investigation does not yield reliable results.
Research: Holocaust Trauma is Genetically Transmitted
The trauma of the Holocaust is transmitted genetically through the generations.
Albany Beat
For several years I have been trying to get the leadership of The Great New York State Fair to obtain a deal with a kosher food vendor during the 12-day agricultural extravaganza.
GOP Presidential Candidate Donald Trump Reports for Jury Duty
GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump reported for jury duty Monday in New York.
Anti-Semitic Vandalism in the Borscht Belt
Monticello, N.Y. home vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti.
Arab Bank Settles NY Fed Court Case over Hamas Terror Attacks
Jordan's Arab Bank agrees to an out-of-court settlement with U.S. citizens over fiscal liability for Hamas terrorist attacks.
US Senator Chuck Schumer: American Sanctions Can Stand Alone
US Sen. Chuck Schumer says American sanctions against Iran will be very effective even if imposed independently.
Obama Asks NYC’s US District Court Judge to Waive Bond for PA, PLO
The Obama administration has asked a federal judge in US District Court in New York to waive bond for the PA and PLO.
NJ Man is Sixth Suspect in ISIS Plot
The sixth suspect has been arrested in a Da’esh (ISIS) plot that has spread across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
NY’s Senator Schumer and Cong. Engel Will Vote Against the Iran Nuclear Deal
Important New York legislators came out against the Iran Nuclear Deal: Senator Chuck Schumer and Cong. Eliot Engel.
Banners in Brooklyn: ‘Death to Israel, Death to the USA’
Social activists in Crown Heights, Brooklyn pressure US Rep. Yvette Clarke (D) to vote against IranDeal.
Israel Law Center Files Motion to Block IranDeal in NY Federal Court
The Israel Law Center has filed a motion in US court to block Washington from implementing Irandeal.
Nearing Double Digits in the Democrat Defection from Bad Iran Deal
Yesterday's count had four Congressional Democrats coming out against the Iran Nuclear Deal.
But since yesterday, that number has nearly doubled. And, amazingly, the latest three...
Yet Another Democrat Defects on the Iran Deal
New York Democratic Congresswoman Kathleen Rice will vote against the Iran deal.
Former Democratic NY Congressman Ackerman Opposes ObamaDeal
Former liberal Democratic New York Congressman Gar Ackerman has come out four-square against the nuclear deal with Iran,
Ackerman, who was New York City's 7th...
Orthodox Residents Suing LeFrak City over Electric Doors
The plaintiff allege that a building manager told them to “Go somewhere else if you don’t like it.”