Month January 2024
Lakewood Police officers are able to embrace a healthier lifestyle and continue to kick start their New Year’s resolutions with the ‘Fit For Blue’ initiative. Courtesy of Shrage Pinter, officers this morning were able to grab a box before heading… Continue Reading →
China’s population dropped by 2 million people in 2023 in the second straight annual drop as births fell and deaths jumped after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, the government’s statistics bureau said Wednesday. The number of deaths more than doubled… Continue Reading →
Embarking on a new chapter in life involves finding the perfect place to call home, and San Antonio extends a warm welcome with open arms. Beyond its rich history and cultural diversity, San Antonio boasts a vibrant Jewish community, making… Continue Reading →
Three kedoshei elyon had one common concept when it came to learning Torah – they were the Ohr Hachaim Hakadosh (Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar 1696-1743) when he came to Eretz Yisroel; the Ramchal (Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto 1707-1746) when he lived in Padua, Italy; and Hagaon,… Continue Reading →
A law that has been in place in New Jersey since 2009 to protect first responders working on the roadside has been expanded to protect motorists with disabled vehicles. The AAA Clubs of New Jersey applaud Governor Murphy for signing… Continue Reading →
The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to AskTheMayor@thelakewoodscoop.com. Question: Dear Mayor, Thank you so much for the update. From what I understand from conversations with… Continue Reading →
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a bid for a new trial for Peter Navarro, a Trump White House official convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol attack. Navarro, who… Continue Reading →
A new poll indicates that Nikki Haley has surged into a neck-and-neck tie with Donald Trump in New Hampshire, with the American Research Group finding both candidates holding 40% of the likely Republican primary voters’ support in the Granite State… Continue Reading →
A federal judge is siding with the Biden administration and blocking JetBlue Airways from buying Spirit Airlines, saying the $3.8 billion deal would reduce competition. The Justice Department sued to block the merger, saying it would drive up fares by… Continue Reading →
In the midst of the firestorm of anti-Jewish and anti-Israeli propaganda that has spread throughout the media, official spokespeople for the Israeli government have been on the frontlines of debunking lies. One spokesmen who has been lauded for his work… Continue Reading →
Supporters of Hamas’ terrorism have been using every venue they can to harm Israel, including international courts. That impulse lay behind South Africa’s recent complaint against Israel in the International Court of Justice, accusing it of genocide in Gaza. Israel… Continue Reading →
Imagine running a business with over 100 employees and it’s not your “main” job. Enter Avi Kamionski. Avi is a well-known litigation lawyer who represents cities facing litigation, often specifically when they are being sued by people released from prison…. Continue Reading →
Some decades ago, when I was in my 20s, I published a book of short essays. The lead piece was titled “The Beauty of Anti-Semitism.” That provocative phrase was meant to embody the idea that Jew-hatred is just so varied… Continue Reading →
We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Rebecca (Reva) Sinsky, originally of Baltimore, who lived in the Horizons community, near Raintree, for the past several years. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Joel Sinsky, three sons… Continue Reading →
Wednesday marks the 100th Yahrtzeit of the Tzadik of Freehold, ר’ אברהם יצחק ב”ר בצלאל. Many have gone to his Kever to Daven and have seen tremendous ישועות. Thus year, Askanim have arranged for the Beis Hachaim to be open… Continue Reading →
[UPDATE: January 16, 2024] New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill which would allow nonpublic school children in Jackson, Toms River, Manchester, along with districts around the state, to potentially begin receiving busing to schools. New Jersey law… Continue Reading →
In addition to using caution while driving, be sure to also use caution while walking, as black ice poses a serious danger. Emergency personnel have responded to numerous slip-and-fall accidents in the Lakewood area in the past hour. With temperatures… Continue Reading →
In a heartwarming visit, Dawson Palmarini, accompanied by his father Vincent, stopped by to extend greetings. Many may recall Dawson’s unfortunate motorcycle accident on July 20, 2019, on Rt. 37 in Toms River. Post-accident, he faced a Traumatic Brain Injury,… Continue Reading →
Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts blocked JetBlue Airways’ $3.8 billion dollar acquisition of Spirit Airlines. The court found that JetBlue’s proposed takeover of Spirit is unlawful because it “does violence to the core principle of… Continue Reading →
Off in the distance, Ukraine, fighting for its survival. Seen from up here, in the cockpit of a French air force surveillance plane flying over neighboring Romania, the snow-dusted landscapes look deceptively peaceful. The dead from Russia’s war, the shattered… Continue Reading →