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Op-Ed: 911 Overloaded During Storm; Are We Ready For A Terrorist Attack?

The NYPD brought in additional 911 operators Saturday to handle the surge in emergency calls, YWN has learned.

City officials reported 65,000 911 calls over the weekend, which was the second largest volume ever, more than September 11th, and only second to the blackout in 2003.

News Video – Chabad of Rochester Model Matzah Bakery

ROCHESTER, NY [YNN] — It is two weeks until the Jewish holiday Passover begins. Already, dozens of kids and families got a jump-start on the Passover tradition by learning how to bake Matzah.

But this baking tradition goes beyond the bread. Rabbi Nechemia Vogel has been passing over the Matzah baking tradition for the past 28 years at the Model Matzah Bakery.

Chabad of Hunterdon County Holds 1st Annual Auction

ANNANDALE, NJ [CHI] — Set on the beautiful sprawling estate of the Glassman family, who graciously opened their home in support of the event, Chabad of Hunterdon County held its first annual benefit auction. Despite the bad weather many turned out in support of Chabad, and enjoyed an evening of sushi, martinis and entertainment. At the conclusion of the evening the winners were drawn.

Boruch Dayan Haemes – Mrs. Chaya Brocha Pruss OBM

With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Chaya Brocha Pruss of Crown Heights, at the age of 69.

She is survived by her dear husband R. Shmerel and children R. Yitzchok (Crown Heights), R. Zalman (Crown Heights), Henya Greenberg (Los Angeles), Chanie Vogel (Crown Heights), and Rabbi Yona (London).

The Levaya will take place Monday, 11:45am at Shomrei Hadas and passing by 770 at around 12:30pm.

Boruch Dayan Hoemes