Senator Simcha Felder Bids Fond Farewell To The State Senate, As Special Election Looms
Felder is beginning his second stint on the New York City Council, where he served for eight years from January 2002 to February 2010. Last month, on March 25, he won the seat with more than 81 percent of the vote.
Immigration Takes Center Stage Between Dems And GOP In Albany
With Homan in the Capitol building, Democrats hastily rallied together, leaving debates behind in the Senate and Assembly chambers to show their disdain toward the Trump administration and Homan in particular.
Days Of Learning And Respect In Memory Of The Lubavitcher Rebbe
For many years this event was highlighted with remarks from Rabbi Shmuel Butman, z”l from the Assembly rostrum in Albany. However, Rabbi Butman passed away last July at the age of 81, due to a heart attack. This year, his son, Rabbi Velvl Butman, 57, took the reins and delivered remarks directed towards the life and legacy of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Agudah Lobbies For Additional Funding In State Budget
The strong showing of advocates in Albany as well as the clear message Agudah presented was met with praise from dozens of state legislators.
Andrew Cuomo Enters The New York City Mayoral Race
Cuomo announced his mayoral bid on Saturday, March 1. The following day, he received the endorsements of the New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters, which represents more than 20,000 of skilled tradespeople in New York.
Seniors Enjoyed a Taste of Tu B’Shevat at COJO Flatbush Party
COJO Flatbush CEO Louis Welz added, The camaraderie we see at every one of these parties is immensely gratifying, and a real treat for our seniors. We just wish we could do it even more frequently.
Why I Am Running As An Aish Ha’am Delegate For The WZO Congress
Seeing the anger and hostility towards Israel and Jewish people around the globe blew my mind. It was maddening trying to explain why Hamas was evil to so many companies and individuals. I was in shock.
Out-Of-Control Spending In New York – But Lawmakers Want Additional Money
While the governor offers highlights of her budget plan, the devil is always in the details, which are contained in a 142-page budget book.
COJO Flatbush Free Tax Prep Can Put Money Back In Your Pocket
It’s quick and convenient – and, most important, accurate, with tax-return forms carefully worked on by certified tax preparers whose goal is maximizing earned-income tax credits and refunds.
Food Glorious Food All Around The Capital Complex In Albany
What Lester Chang did [to win his assembly seat in 2022] was good old-fashioned retail politics. He got young men, young women of high school age and college age out there. He went door-to-door.
No Generation Gap at COJO Flatbush/BLOPPY Seniors Luncheon
The interaction between seniors and students has become the highlight of these luncheons, guaranteed to lift spirits and create wide smiles.
A New Session Has Dawned In Albany
Assembly Republican Leader Will Barclay (R - Pulaski, Oswego County) began by skewering Hochul for taking from one hand and putting it another.
Rockland County Community Gathers For Networking Event To Focus On Education Aid
A popular topic at the legislative reception was how a $20 million deficit in the town of East Ramapo School District turned into a $30 million surplus.
Trying To Tame An Out-of-Control Insurance Industry
Last week Hochul vetoed one of Weprin’s bills that he had high hopes of being signed into law. It was a bill capping co-payments on physical therapy, which is usually prescribed post-surgery and generally not covered by insurance, Weprin said.
Key to A Brighter Future – Free GED Classes at COJO Flatbush
COJO Flatbush is dedicated to making it easy and convenient for anyone to earn their GED diploma. You can even do so by applying any previous passing Regents exam scores – no matter how many years ago you earned them – toward your equivalency diploma.
A Month Of Coming To Terms With Losses & Victories In Albany
Governor Kathy Hochul has been touring the state, crowing about $300 rebates New York residents will receive in the fall of 2025. As much as she can, Hochul is also avoiding questions about her low poll numbers.
Heshy Tischler: A Voice for the 44th District – Bold Leadership, Big Heart
Tischler knows firsthand the unique challenges the disabled and their families face, and he is passionate about ensuring that they receive the support and services they need.
Singer Matisyahu Wows Crowd Amid Protests Outside Venue
When it comes to Israel, Matisyahu is not shy about stating his opinion. He performed for the IDF and for AIPAC and supported Israeli settlers in Judea and Samaria. He voiced support for Israel in the current war.
Election Wrap-Up: Winners And Losers
While Congress and the White House will reflect the trifecta of Republican victories, New York’s government is controlled by Democrats from the governor’s office to both houses of the legislature – the Senate and the Assembly chambers.
Trump Taps Two New Yorkers For Top Administration Posts
One of the reasons we lost the Senate [in 2018] was because we really didn’t have a strong farm team in the Assembly, Straniere said.
State Lawmakers Take A Bite Out Of Gun Ownership
Giffords, 54, was raised in a mixed religious environment, as her mother was a Christian Scientist and her father was Jewish. Her paternal grandfather, Akiba Hornstein, was a Jewish emigrant from Lithuania who changed his name to Giffords to avoid antisemitism in the United States.
New York’s Top Judge On Jury Duty, Crumbling Courthouses, And More
It is not easy to explain why the court system is set up the way it is, and most people don’t care unless they get into the system as an employee or a defendant, which is why people hire lawyers who understand the system better than the average person.
Amudim is On the Case
The time to act is now. Will you answer the call? Will you stand with Amudim and declare that in our community, no one fights alone?
The Great New York State Fair Stumbled Along This Year
New York probably has one of the biggest Jewish populations in the country and [an Israel tent] would make a lot of sense, State Senator Rachel May (D - Syracuse) told The Jewish Press.
As School Begins, Discouraging Hate Is Part Of The Curriculum
We found that the number of hate crimes reported in New York State are at the highest level since hate crimes were mandated to be reported in 2000 with the hate crimes legislation, DiNapoli told The Jewish Press.
COJO Flatbush Plays Key Role In Plaza Auto Mall Backpack Giveaway
It is our great pleasure to participate in the Giveaway, said COJO Flatbush CEO Louis Welz. Our commitment to helping our neighbors is well-served by events like this, involving a collaboration between private businesses and not-for-profit agencies.
New Medical Facility Opens Amid Great Fanfare At Jewish Catskills Camp
You get near [the campers] and you see their joy. Some of them articulate it in different ways and some of them can’t necessarily, but if you are in their presence, you can feel it, Yeger continued.
A Congressional Blessing From Rabbi Slonim
On July 25, 2024, Rabbi Levi Slonim was the guest Chaplain offering the opening prayer in Congress, the House of Representatives. His invitation was spurred on by freshman Congressman Marcus Molinaro (R – Catskill, Greene County).
The Passing Of A Tzaddik
He was a fierce defender of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s legacy. Even if someone didn’t think they offended the Rebbe’s reputation, if he thought the person did, you received a phone call explaining the situation from his point of view.
Fair Lawn Fire Tears Through Beloved NJ Kosher Bakery And Two Kosher Eateries
Shortly after 2:00 a.m. on Friday morning, July 26, the overnight crew at Zadies Kosher Bake Shop felt an unusual amount of heat and smelled smoke. Upon exiting the building into the rear parking lot, they saw smoke coming from the rear of Green Dragon Asian Cuisine, a non-kosher restaurant at the far end of the shopping center. They quickly called 911.
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