NYC Mayor Adams Defends Against Attacks on Yeshivas

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New York

7 months ago

NYC Mayor Adams Defends Against Attacks on Yeshivas

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“We need to ask, ‘What are we doing wrong in our schools and learn what you are doing in the yeshivas to improve education.” NYC Mayor Eric Adams said in a powerful rebuke of the attacks on Yeshivas at the annual Teach NYS dinner held May 10 in Woodmere • Full Story, Video

New York

11 months ago

Majority of Antisemitic Hate Crimes Target Frum Jews

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Over the past year in New York City, the number of antisemitic hate crimes increased, continuing a steady, frightening trendת with a majority of antisemitic incidents targeted at frum Jews • Full Story

New York

1 year ago

NYC Mayor Eric Adams To Attend Antisemitism Summit In Greece

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is slated to depart for Greece on Wednesday to participate in the 2022 Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism. More than 50 mayors and municipal office holders from around the world are expected to attend the event • Full Story

News

1 year ago

NYC is Considering Making Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza Car-free

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The Department of Transportation is considering making Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn car-free, amid concerns from local elected officials that the major intersection is dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. The DOT is hoping to tap into $990 million for street improvements that Mayor Eric Adams pledged to last April • Full Story

InFocus

1 year ago

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Learns About Train Safety

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Crown Heights resident, Rabbi Tzvi Roe, explained to NYC mayor Eric Adams the importance of Sheva Mitzvos and handed him a Sheva Mitzvos card, while riding on the Subway, on Friday.

New York

1 year ago

NYC Ferry single-ride ticket price increases to $4

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The NYC Ferry’s anticipated price increase for a single-ride ticket went into effect on Monday, along with reduced prices for eligible New Yorkers. The cost of a single-ride ticket for the NYC Ferry is now $4, increased from $2.75. Seniors, people with disabilities and low-income residents are now eligible to pay just $1.35 for a single-ride ticket • Full Story