Tag: Kiryas Yoel
Satmar Leader Who Supported Corona Health Guidelines Died of the Pandemic
In April, Rabbi Rispler defended New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio who rebuked the Chassidic community following a crowded funeral for a victim of the pandemic.
Cuomo to Meet Orthodox Leaders on Rapid Spread of Corona in their Communities
NY State’s worst "cluster" is in the mostly-Satmar town of Kiryas Joel in Orange County, where 19% of the tests Monday came back positive.