Powerball Surges to $300M, Winning $1M Ticket Sold in NY
There was no winner for Monday night’s $285 million Powerball jackpot, now making this Wednesday’s drawing an astonishing $300 million.
Two Grants Currently Available for New York State Businesses
There are two grants currently available for New York State businesses, the “Recovery Grant” offering $5k-$50k to eligible businesses, and a “Seed Funding Grant” offering $5k-$25k to eligible businesses.
Fed Hikes Interest Rates by A Sharp 0.75 Percent Despite Recession Fears
The Federal Reserve imposed the latest in a series of sharp interest rate hikes on Wednesday in a sign that policymakers aren’t backing down from an aggressive campaign to lower decades-high inflation.
U.S. Attorney Announces Federal Charges Against 47 Defendants in $250 Million COVID-19 Fraud
The Department of Justice announced criminal charges against 47 people for their alleged roles in a $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally-funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic. This marks the largest bust of Pandemic fraud to date.
My Father Was Able to Find His Geulah. How Can We All Find Our Own?
Big things are happening at Aleph Beis Gimmel, the organization dedicated to bolstering Emunah and Bitachon run by my father, R’ Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin.
Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Be Aware of Scams Tied to Federal Student Debt Relief
Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a warning to consumers about scammers taking advantage of the recent student debt relief plan to steal borrowers’ money and personal information. Scammers are creating a sense of urgency by impersonating government agencies and promising immediate student loan relief.
Mortgage Rates Breach 6% for The First Time Since 2008
Mortgage rates surged past 6% this week, the highest level since November 2008, worsening already rampant affordability concerns.
Three Iranian Nationals Charged with Engaging in Computer Intrusions and Ransomware-Style Extortion Against U.S. Critical Infrastructure Providers
An indictment was unsealed today charging three Iranian nationals with allegedly orchestrating a scheme to hack into the computer networks of multiple U.S. victims.
All SNAP Households To Receive the Maximum Level of Food Benefits for September
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that all New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for September.
State Board of Regents Passes Substantial Equivalency Regulations
The State Board of Regents on Tuesday passed new regulations on secular-studies in private schools, requiring each school to prove to education officials that its curriculum is “at least substantially equivalent” to that offered in public schools.
Apple Launches iOS 16, Brings Many New Features To iPhone Users
Iphone users rejoice, iOS 16 has been released, and it comes with much anticipated updates.
New Yorkers Who Received Empire State Child Credit and/or the Earned Income Credit to Automatically Receive Checks
The New York Department of Taxation and Finance will soon begin sending direct financial assistance to 1.75 million New Yorkers who received the Empire State Child Credit and/or the Earned Income Credit on their 2021 state tax returns. New Yorkers can expect to receive their checks by the end of October.
Hochul Signs Bill to Cap Number of Students in NYC Classrooms
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill on Thursday putting a cap on the number of students allowed in New York City classes.
President Trump Attends a D-Day National Commemorative Event
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday at the age of 96.
Gov. Hochul Lifts Mask Mandate on Public Transportation
Face masks on public transportation, including New York City subways, will now be optional, effective immediately, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday.
50 Years Ago Today, The Munich Olympic Massacre
Fifty years ago, a terrifying series of events took place, leading to the death of eleven Israeli’s competing in the Munich Olympics. As history has a way of repeating itself, it is imperative that we never forget.
New York State Jewish Gun Club Takes State Law Banning Concealed Guns in Synagogues To Court
The New York State Jewish Gun Club made their intentions clear this week with the announcement that they would be going to court over a new state law banning concealed guns in Shuls.
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