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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
10,000 Yeshiva parents and graduates signed the ProtectChinuch.com petition in the last 72 hours. With the Jewish community at large still lacking its goal number, Protect Chinuch pledges to raise the goal. The tireless team at protectchinuch.com, comprised of proud yeshiva graduates and parents, are getting the word out. We must act now and speak out in defense of Torah-true Chinuch, and our way of life before it is too late • Full Story, Video
Are you confused? You signed the petition and made a difference, but are you still trying to figure out what’s going on? Why are communities across the entire Torah spectrum, from Modern-Orthodox, Litvish, Chassidish, up in arms? What is the core issue we are protesting against? Find out what is really going on, why public noise is the answer right now, and what questions we should ask ourselves to prevent this in the future • Full Story, Video
The Holocaust Survivors Initiative, to be administered by the New York State Office for the Aging, will fund programs that provide health care and other services to 40,000 state residents who are victims of Nazi genocide, 40% of whom are in poverty, said Hochul • Full Story
Shloime Auerbach (ben R’ Eliezer) –South Africa to Chaviva Carlebach (bas R’ Alex) – South Africa
Baby girl to Yankel and Mushky Katzman – Crown Heights
Baby boy to Moshe and Sarahle Nigri (née Zippel) – Crown Heights
Baby girl to Levi and Chanie Schechter (nee Zimmerman) – Phoenix, AZ
