Name*
Email*
Message
Δ
On Tuesday night, veteran Crown Heights activist Rabbi Chanina Sperlin hosted the annual Sukkos gathering with a who’s who list of New York’s elected officials in his Sukkah. Joined by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Tish James and many others • Full Story, Photos
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
The Albany Supreme Court ruled Thursday afternoon that important parts of the recently enacted substantial equivalency regulations exceeded the State Education Department’s authority. Judge Christine Ryba therefore struck from the regulations the provisions that imposed penalties on parents and yeshivas if SED determined that the school was not substantially equivalent • Full Story
A pivotal vote will be held in New York State this Monday that will heavily affect how much oversight the government will have over Yeshivos. The vote, held by the New York State Board of Regents will decide if the government can reject a private school’s secular studies curriculum. If approved, the regulations would require that Yeshivos either have an approved Regents program, or be subject to a review by the local school authority • Full Story
Senator Simcha Feldman tweeted “Thank you @GovKathyHochul” for signing a new law that will allow speeding camera tickets for Hatzolah to be thrown out • Full Article, Photo
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation (S.4142/A.5061) prohibiting smoking in all state-owned beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group camps. Smoking in these designated areas will be punishable with a civil fine of $50 • Full Story
Chaim Begun (S. Paulo, Brazil) to Estee Katz (Crown Heights)
L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) in The Arches, 1349 s. Johns Pl.
721
Baby girl to Yossi and Chaya Lebovic – Crown Heights
2368
Mendel Aisenbach – Toronto Canada to Gitty Friedman – Birmington, Alabama
L’Chaim: tonight (Thursday) in Rubashkin’s 1349 President St.
40800
Omri Gabay – Los Angeles, CA to Chavi Leeds – Pittsburgh, PA
L’Chaim: tonight (Wednesday) 1349 President St.
44170