Dov Hikind’s Mother Dies at 85; Burial Today

Posted on: June 18th, 2013

Frieda Hikind, mother of New York Assemblyman Dov Hikind, died on Noonday at the age of 95. Her funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. (EDT) at Shomrei Hadas Chapels in Boro Park. Mrs. Hikind suffered a massive stroke last week after having been hospitalized for several weeks in Maimonides Hospital. She was born in Czechoslovakia [...]

Ed Koch’s Tombstone Bears Wrong Year of Birth

Posted on: June 18th, 2013

The tombstone of the late New York City Mayor Ed Koch shows his year of birth as 1942 and not 1924, due to what the engraver said was a “human error” that he will correct in the next three weeks. Koch was so concerned about his tombstone that he worked with a professional for eight [...]

Park Slope Welcomes Anthony Weiner with Open Arms

Posted on: June 18th, 2013

“Hey Anthony, you’re the only one that can win and keep us on the right track!”

Orthodox Yeshiva Graduates Class of Female Leaders

Posted on: June 18th, 2013

Upon completion of Yeshivat Maharat’s four-year program, each graduate is qualified and equipped as a new kind of leader in the Orthodox community and beyond.

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NY Daily News: Brava to Alicia Keys’ Refusal to Bow to BDS

Posted on: June 17th, 2013

"Keys would have none of it from a person who is one step above a lunatic shouting anti-Semitic canards on the street."

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Catsimatidis Quietly Breaks Record with 50 Friendraiser Events

Posted on: June 17th, 2013

“The events outside Manhattan are drawing large crowds and attracting GOP Primary voters, building the enthusiasm we need to win.”

Erick Salagado Claims Skulener Rebbe’s Endorsement

Posted on: June 13th, 2013

The Skulener Rebbe, 88, is beloved by every chasidic congregation in the State of New York and worldwide.

Thompson, de Blasio Ditch Charter School Talk Fearing Teachers Union

Posted on: June 13th, 2013

Mr. de Blasio dropped out less than an hour before he was supposed to appear on stage.

JCC Watch: Stop Giving Jewish Money to Fund Anti-Israel Activities

Posted on: June 13th, 2013

Pro-Israel groups are now turning to the UJA-Federation and asking that it stop providing funds to organizations which use those funds to promote virulently anti-Israel activists. If not, a "Close Your Wallet" campaign will begin this summer.

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Prepare for Heavy Flooding in ‘Battle of Derecho’

Posted on: June 12th, 2013

It is pronounced De-RE-sho but in simple language it spells disaster. Floods, tornadoes, hail, violent winds – you name it, you don’t want it. Midwestern to Mid-Atlantic States are in its crosshairs.

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Brooklyn Loves Weiner

Posted on: June 12th, 2013

Anthony Weiner did what presidential candidates usually do: sign autographs.

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Weiner Stumped on How to Stop Trucks from Blocking Traffic

Posted on: June 12th, 2013

Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner thinks he has the solution for small businesses to combat constant fines, but when it comes how to deal with delivery trucks blocking traffic, he is stumped. He brought his “Keys to the City Ideas Tour” to the Avi Glatt Kosher market, according to the Capital website, and echoed other candidates [...]

Can a Bearded Candidate Become Mayor? Yes and No

Posted on: June 11th, 2013

“I didn’t leave my beard — my beard left me,” de Blasio told The Post.

Pot Quinn Accusing Kettles of Pandering to Jews

Posted on: June 11th, 2013

Quinn actually said: “You know what else is wrong? … Going into communities and pandering and telling them what they want to hear just so you can get their vote."

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‘Quarter of New York City Underwater in 40 Years’

Posted on: June 11th, 2013

“Move over Sandy, the Worst is Yet to Come” might be the headlines in New York City in 2050 if scientists’ projections are correct. Studies that a quarter of the city will be under water by 2100 have been updated and show that the disaster resulting from climate change could come by 2050, the Associated [...]

Joe Lieberman Returns to Law Practice, Seeks Israeli Clients

Posted on: June 10th, 2013

Former Senator Joseph Lieberman has returned to law, acting as senior counsel at the New York office of Kasowitz Benson Torres & Friedman LLP. He told the Globes businesses newspaper he expects to be involved in Israel, which he strongly supported during his 24 years as senator. “The firm has a number of Israel-based clients [...]

Would You Care for an Arvind Mini Knaidel?

Posted on: June 10th, 2013

NYC chef names new dish on Indian-American spelling bee winner.

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Thousands of Haredim Protest IDF Draft in Lower Manhattan

Posted on: June 10th, 2013

To passersby on Sunday, the crowd had a simple message, one that rings sympathetically to American ears.

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Puerto Ricans Cheer Weiner a Week after Jews Booed Him

Posted on: June 10th, 2013

New York City’s annual Puerto Rican parade gave the city’s mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner a rousing welcome Sunday, one week after the controversial candidate was roundly booed at the annual Israel Day parade. “You got the best name ever! Everybody loves a Weiner! There goes our next mayor. You could run for president with a [...]

Nate Silver: Quinn the Most Likely Democrat

Posted on: June 9th, 2013

Her support has dropped 39% percent, but she still manages to keep her lead over her opponents, including Mr. Weiner.