Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Raising the Age of Consent for Marriages to 18
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed legislation (S.3086/A.3891) raising the age of consent to be married in New York State to 18.
Prospect, Crown Heights Eateries Got $34M From Federal Stimulus
More than 180 restaurants, caterers and other food spots in and around Prospect and Crown Heights received grants from the federal government as part of the stimulus package passed in January, according to newly released data.
CGI Parksville: The Last Day of The First Month
What an amazing month full of davening, learning, activities, sports, trips, and, of course, fun. The last day was definitely a very memorable day, with each grade going on a trip.
Credit: Governor Andrew Cuomo's Office
506 Jobs Available In At-Risk Youth Program Includes Crown Heights
Following today’s gun violence prevention community meeting for North and Central Brooklyn, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 506 jobs will be available for at-risk youth in seven ZIP codes that make up the zone. The ZIP codes are: 11206, 11213, 11216, 11221, 11222, 11233 and 11238.
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in June, snapping a four-month losing streak, while strong demand for higher-end properties and ultra-low mortgage rates helped push prices to new highs.
Existing US Home Sales Rose In June; Prices Hit New Highs
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in June, snapping a four-month losing streak, while strong demand for higher-end properties and ultra-low mortgage rates helped push prices to new highs.
Here’s My Story: “And What is Your Name?”
Rabbi Levi Garelik is a lecturer and author of multiple books on Jewish law. He resides in Brooklyn, New York, where he was interviewed in February of 2021.
14-Year-Old Daughter Of Belz Family In Manchester Killed In Road Accident, 2 Others Seriously Injured
In a terrible road accident which occurred in Scotland, three members of a chareidi family from Manchester, England were badly injured. A 14-year-old girl passed away from her injuries in hospital and the mother and son are fighting for their lives.
The New Newark, A Jewish City of Yesteryear Welcomes New Shluchim
The city of Newark is known for many things: the Newark airport, Rutgers University, Audible’s new headquarters, and for being the largest city in New Jersey. What many do not know, however, is that Newark used to be the sixth-largest Jewish community in America, and Jews once comprised a quarter of the city’s population.
Florida Judge Says Condo Collapse Victims will get $150M Initial Compensation
A Florida judge said the survivors and victims’ families in the condo building collapse will get a minimum of $150 million in compensation initially – which includes insurance on the tower and expected proceeds from a sale of the empty property.
Photo Gallery: Brunoy Yeshiva Spends The Summer Learning in the French Alps
Over 300 bochurim from Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim Burnoy spent the summer months learning in the picturesque French Alps. The sights and views were captured by photographer Mendy Sodri.
Big Reprieve for Foreign Students Seeking Entry to Israel for Upcoming School Year
In recent months, the process of getting student visas for Israel travel has been an exceptionally challenging and lengthy process, with months-long waits that created tremendous financial difficulties and other significant hardships. Amudim has been working closely with the Israeli Consulate in New York and was blessed to be able to develop a system by which countless students were able to receive their visas without long wait times for appointments.
CTeen Xtreme Makes Summer Jewish for Public School Teens, Despite Covid
CTeen, the Chabad International Teen Network, has kept its focus on uplifting Jewish teenagers throughout this pandemic, despite many closures. This year, as Covid restrictions eased, the organization pledged to reopen the CTeen Xtreme camp.
A Tribute To Rabbi Yoel Kahn OBM – Part #3
Author and Historian, Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, gives a moving tribute of memories and stories from Rabbi Yoel Kahn OBM, the famed choizer and chossid of the Rebbe.
Picture of the Day
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, nope, it’s a Jewish owned minivan. Don’t ask how, but this Toyota Sienna minivan managed to get itself off the ground and hanging on overhead wires in the Catskills. Just thinking about this makes you want to ask yourself if that maybe superman is a real person.
CGI Parksville: Week #4 In Video
Watch the fourth episode of Nacho News as they go through the fourth week at Camp Gan Yisroel Parksville.
Last Jew Killed in Surfside Building Collapse Laid to Rest
Tzali Kamisar, a resident of Surfside, Florida, yesterday attended the funeral of the last to be killed in the collapse of the residential tower, Dr. Brad Cohen, with whom he prayed at synagogue.
New Engagement!
Shmulik Serebryanaki (Toronto, Canada) to Rivky Kanelsky (Hillside, NJ) L’Chaim: Wednesday, July 28th, 8:00pm at Bais Rivkah 310 Crown Street
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