Are The New York Bridges Safe?

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1 year ago

Are The New York Bridges Safe?

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A new analysis warns, that New York’s George Washington and Verrazzano bridges may not be so safe • Full Story

New York

2 years ago

Kosher Meat Prices To Skyrocket By Up To 79%

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Prices on kosher meat products are expected to skyrocket next week due to a “drastic” price hike by a large wholesaler • Full Story

New York

2 years ago

NY State Budget Includes Many Priorities for Yeshivas and Families

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It took a full extra month and five extensions, but Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have finally come to an agreement on a 2023-24 budget. The $229 billion document includes many items that were the focus of Agudath Israel’s advocacy efforts and are beneficial to yeshivas and their families. These provisions include security funding, free meals for school children, an expansion of a child tax credit, and the saving of a program that currently provides close to $92 million to Jewish schools • Full Story

New York

2 years ago

TRAGEDY: Two Frum Men from Cleavland R”L Killed in Plane Crash in Westchester

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Tragedy strikes the Cleveland Jewish community as two members were killed in plane crash. The Experienced pilot Boruch Taub and tech entrepreneur Ben Chafetz were returning from JFK to Cleveland when their plane experienced engine trouble and crashed • Full Story

New York

2 years ago

Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein Appointed as New York State Assembly Assistant Majority Whip

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On the first day of the 2023 legislative session, NYS Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced the appointment of Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein as the new Assistant Majority Whip of the New York State Assembly • Full Story

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2 years ago

NYT Accuses Chasidic Schools of Exploiting Special Education Funding

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The New York Times has accused Chasidic schools in New York of exploiting special education funding, using it for other purposes instead of providing services to those who need it. Private companies serving Chasidic and Orthodox schools are now collecting more than $350 million a year for special education services, often without providing the services or even needing them. The Times’ report is the latest in a series of stories that have sparked intense debate between advocates of reforming the yeshivas and the Chasidic community • Full Story