Month May 2020
The Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality announced on Monday morning that it is increasing testing in the city for the coronavirus as well as carrying out disinfection of several areas due to several cases of the coronavirus diagnosed in one family in… Continue Reading →
The global coronavirus pandemic has created a huge need for health care in the U.S., but it also is delivering a devastating financial blow to that sector. COVID-19 worries have kept patients away from doctors’ offices and forced the postponement… Continue Reading →
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — An experimental vaccine against the coronavirus showed encouraging results in very early testing, triggering hoped-for immune responses in eight healthy, middle-aged volunteers, its maker announced Monday. Study volunteers given either a low or medium dose of… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Joe Biden as president would keep disputes with Israel out of public view, a top adviser said. It’s a striking contrast with President Barack Obama, who Biden served as vice president and believed that working through some… Continue Reading →
Federal authorities are urging governors to use “extreme caution” in deciding when to resume visits at nursing homes, saying it shouldn’t come before all residents and staff have tested negative… Read more » The post Feds Urge ‘Extreme Caution’ for… Continue Reading →
Although Israeli schools only began a full resumption of studies on Sunday, more and more schools are announcing that they will not open the rest of the week due to the combination of the longest documented heatwave in Israeli history… Continue Reading →
In their zest to catch all those “non-essential” businesses that are open around the city, the NYC Sheriff Department decided to illegally block an “essential” service: The Williamsburg Hatzolah garage on Kent Avenue. For those unaware, the ambulance garage is… Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats say the State Department watchdog fired by President Donald Trump last week was investigating possible impropriety in a massive arms sale to Saudi Arabia last year, adding new questions to the watchdog’s abrupt dismissal. Democrats… Continue Reading →
Due to the large crowds which were present on Rosh Chodesh Iyar, which resulted complaints and visits from the authorities, the Chevra Kadisha of Khal Toras Chaim of Viznitz, which… Read more » The post Viznitz Bais Hachaim in Monsey… Continue Reading →
As the summer is fast approaching, New York State Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein says it is time to have an honest and candid discussion about opening sleepaway summer camps. In the… Read more » The post Assemblyman Eichenstein To Governor Cuomo:… Continue Reading →
Researchers in Florida have rediscovered an “ultra-rare” metallic blue bee that hadn’t been spotted in years – so long that experts weren’t sure it still existed. The Naples Daily News… Read more » The post Rare Metallic Blue Bee Spotted… Continue Reading →
On May 9, shipping traffic at Iran’s bustling Shahid Rajaee port terminal came to an abrupt and inexplicable halt. Computers that regulate the flow of vessels, trucks and goods all… Read more » The post Officials: Israel Linked to a… Continue Reading →
NEW YORK (VINnews) — The following letter was submitted to VINnews by a an experienced nurse who works in a camp infirmary: I dont usually write letters to the editor, but after seeing an article about the push to open… Continue Reading →
The Supreme Court is allowing a bigger award of money to victims of the 1998 bombings by al-Qaida of the U.S. embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Despite the court’s ruling, however, the victims may only ever… Continue Reading →
The Lakewood Police Department has made multiple arrests in connection with numerous car burglaries that took place over the last few weeks. After a nearly month-long investigation, detectives identified Shadira Jones, 30, and Jeffery Peres, 31, both of Lakewood, as… Continue Reading →
JERUSALEM (JTA) – After more than 500 days of political instability and three consecutive national elections, Israel’s 35th government was officially sworn. The installation of a unity government on Sunday concludes months of intense political battles that challenged Israel’s fragile… Continue Reading →
A man was found dead in his car on Monday afternoon in the city of Hadera amid the longest documented heatwave in Israeli history. The victim, a 41-year-old Hadera resident who left his home early in the morning, didn’t respond… Continue Reading →
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio will temporarily become chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Republican leaders announced Monday, taking charge of the panel at a time of turnover and tension in… Read more » The post Florida Sen. Rubio Named Acting… Continue Reading →
Eagle Ridge announced today it is ready to roll out an all inclusive affordable wedding package that will operate strictly under the state guidelines as soon as the state allows for indoor or outdoor events. “Our venue accommodates the perfect… Continue Reading →
The Census Bureau has reached the cusp of its goal for the nation to respond to the 2020 count, but with rates still lagging in minority neighborhoods, advocates and members… Read more » The post Census Bureau Nears Goal for… Continue Reading →