New York City Council Approves ‘Skip the Stuff’ Bill
“This is a bill that will cut down on single-use plastics, which if they’re not cluttering up a drawer in your house, it takes decades or centuries to break down."
NYPD Asks Public for Info in Attack on Staten Island Synagogue
A reward of up to $3,500 is being offered for anyone who provides information leading to the perp’s arrest. Those with information are asked to call 1-800-577-TIPS. Calls are confidential.
Tens of Thousands of New Yorkers Fled to Florida in 2022
Rising crime, plunging quality of life and high taxes have combined to inspire New Yorkers to run to Florida.
New York Bans Popular Laundry Detergents Containing Probable Carcinogen
Among the laundry detergents that were banned are Arm & Hammer Clean Burst, Arm & Hammer Sensitive Skin Free & Clear, Tide Original, and Gain Original Aroma.
US Supreme Court to Hear Case on Sabbath Accommodation in Workplace
"By agreeing to hear this case the Supreme Court has taken one step forward to rectifying this and protecting the religious liberties of Americans in the workforce."
NY Senate Passes ‘Gotcha’ Bill for Third Time
“Every business that expects payment from a customer sends an invoice and New Yorkers deserve no less from their government agencies."
YU Pushing through Legal Process to Supreme Court Vindication on LGBTQ Club
Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, and Amy Coney Barrett wanted to grant YU the right to deny the gay students’ club.
Israel Officially Requests 25 F-15EX Fighter Planes from US, and Hurry Please
The first F-15EX models might only arrive in Israel in 2028.
2 Orthodox Men in White Plains Fatal Plane Crash
Both men lived in the Cleveland area and were experienced pilots.
US Military, National Security Personnel Meet with Israel’s New Government
Prime Minister Netanyahu and US National Security Adviser Sullivan discussed "joint efforts to stop the Iranian nuclear program and Iran's actions in the region."
US, NATO Allies Mull Increased Military Aid for Ukraine
“Russia is not done . . . They’re going to build their army and when they say 1.5 million [troops], they’re talking 2026. This thing is not over for the next couple of years.”
What Jews Think About Non-Jews – AJC’s Arabic-Language Video Outreach
“The ‘An al-Yahud series . . . offers an opportunity to replace ignorance of Jews, and even suspicion about us, with an authentic Jewish voice that seeks cooperation and mutual respect.”
Perps Arrested After Boro Park Attack, Midwood Burglaries
One of the two burglars arrested in Midwood was a “career criminal” on parole with an active warrant, the NYPD said.
NYPD Hunting for Crown Heights Gang After Attacks on Young Jewish Boys, 3 Jewish...
Members of the public with any information about the above incidents are asked to either call 911 or Crown Heights Shomrim.
Jewish Democrat Josh Shapiro Sworn in as Pennsylvania Governor
Shapiro took the oath of office on a stack of three Hebrew Bibles.
US Drains Emergency Weapons Stockpile in Israel to Arm Ukraine Against Russia
Israel is not ready to appear “complicit in arming Ukraine if the Pentagon drew its munitions from the stockpile.”
‘Combatants for Peace’ Asking the US to Reduce Military Aid to Israel
“The intention of Minister Ben Gvir and the Otzma Yehudit party is to change the rules of engagement on an ethnic basis is particularly appalling.”
Defense Minister Gallant Thanks US Central Command Chief Kurilla for Regional Security, Stability
CENTCOM is one of eleven unified combatant commands of the US Department of Defense.
GW Professor Accused of Antisemitism Deleted her Twitter Account But Twitter Doesn’t Forget
The Title VI complaint made the situation untenable for her, so she deleted the account.
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Sabbath Observance
The appellant, a postal worker, says he was forced from his job.
Luke Skywalker Pushing Ukraine’s Army of Drones Project in Anticipation of Russian All Out...
Besides Hamill, the United24 team of global ambassadors includes singer Barbra Streisand, actor Liev Schreiber, and astronaut Scott Kelly.
Israel FM Lauds Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
FM Eli Cohen cited a letter to Jewish leaders that the Reverend King wrote in 1967
US Senators on Regional Tour Aim to Expand ‘Unprecedented’ Successes of Abraham Accords
The delegation, led by Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.), has visited Morocco and Bahrain and will also travel to the United Arab Emirates and Israel.
George Washington University Responds to Antisemitism Complaint Filed about Prof. Lara Sheehi
A professor targeting Jewish and Israeli students for adverse treatment is textbook antisemitic discriminatory conduct.
George Santos Faces Growing Calls to Resign for Lying about Jewish Heritage, Family Fleeing...
“I will NOT resign!” tweeted the newly elected Republican congressman in response.
New York City Nurses’ Strike Ends at Montefiore, Mount Sinai Medical Centers
Negotiators reached agreement on a new contract for nurses at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan, and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx.
Manhattan DA Offers Cushy Plea Deal to Arab Antisemitic Attacker
Waseem Awawdeh told prosecutors when he was arrested, "If I could do it again, I would do it again. I have no problem doing it again.”
Michigan Muslims Win Right to Sacrifice Goats – Somebody Tell Ben Gvir
Who knows, maybe by the time Passover arrives, the country will be ready for such a liberating event…
Gay, Jewish NY State Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Threatens Criminal Investigation of YU
Not to worry, folks, we’re likely not going to be treated to pictures of YU rabbis being hauled in cuffs into waiting police vans.
Knesset Committee to US Ambassador: Jewish Construction in Judea and Samaria ‘Should Continue’
Yuli Edelstein and Tom Nides speak about settlements, Iran and bilateral ties.