Tag: Orange County
NY Governor Hochul Vetoes Bill Meant to Keep Hasidim Out of Town
The town of Chester has previously been accused of discriminating against the ultra-Orthodox community.
New York’s Orange County, Town of Chester Agree to End Biased Housing Practices Targeting...
New York Attorney General Letitia James: “The discriminatory and illegal actions perpetrated by Orange County and the Town of Chester are blatantly anti-Semitic, and go against the diversity, inclusivity and tolerance that New York prides itself on.”
NY State AG Intervenes on Behalf of Chassidic Jews in Hudson Valley Housing Dispute
When the town of Chester settled in court for the new homes, it wasn’t aware they would come with Jews in black hats and long kapotas who talk funny and eat kugel.
Biggest Shabbat Project Ever Included Jews in 1,685 Cities, 106 Countries
From November 15-16, the 7th annual international Shabbat Project outdid its predecessors on all fronts, attracting record numbers of participants.
Orange County Town Sued for Discrimination Against Chassidic Development
When the town of Chester settled for the new homes, it wasn't aware they would come with Jews in black hats and long kapotas who talk funny and eat kugel.
Orange County Police Investigate Swastika Beer Pong in Local High School
"Now the holocaust is the new 'n' word and it’s sad but it’s the truth.”
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.
NY School District to Pay $4.5 M for Ignoring Years of Anti-Semitism
Vile antisemitism in a school district 90 miles from NYC led to a multi-million dollar settlement.