Month June 2024
The Assembly State and Local Committee on Monday released a bill that will ban substances containing a popular supplement that led to the death of a New Jersey man last year. CJ’s Law (A3797), sponsored by Assemblyman Sean Kean, criminalizes… Continue Reading →
Emergency personnel on scene of an overturn accident in Lakewood this afternoon. The accident happened approximately 2:00 PM the intersection of Prospect Street and Massachusetts Avenue. No serious injuries are being reported.
New Jersey Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-Lakewood) has introduced crucial legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of emergency communication receivers for pecuniary gain. This bill is designed to protect the privacy of individuals in emergency situations and ensure that first responders… Continue Reading →
Batla Anava – Shiur upon the Yahrtzeit of Reb Chaim Voloz’iner Zt”l – The talmid of the Gr”a and the Founder of Voloz’iner Yeshiva.
While every yungerman would be happy to sit in Kollel for years, many will eventually join the workforce. When that happens, the adjustment can be challenging. That’s why several like-minded individuals in Lakewood who are themselves experiencing the transition from… Continue Reading →
Sima Clapman, Lakewood Fire Department Fire Prevention Specialist, and the members of the Lakewood Fire Department are reminding people to stay safe during those wonderful cookouts whether they are at home or during camping. If you are grilling, place your… Continue Reading →
The New Jersey Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee advanced a package of bills last week to strengthen laws regarding burglaries. These bills are designed to reduce instances of burglaries and enhance public safety through a series of comprehensive measures… Continue Reading →
The New Album from Yehuda Green titled “Amar Abayeh” is already making waves throughout the world. We’re returned to our roots with hartzige nigunim sung in classic Yehuda style. It seems like only yesterday that Yehuda released his fifth studio… 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: Mayor Coles, I saw your Honor’s response to the below linked “Ask the Mayor” question. Please… Continue Reading →
The Senate Environment and Energy Committee approved legislation sponsored by Senator Bob Smith which would prohibit the sale and use of most gas-powered leaf blowers. According to the bill, a “gas-powered leaf blower” has a two-stroke or four-stroke engine and… Continue Reading →
With an exceptional team of staff, expansive school grounds, and a warm, chassidishe atmosphere, Cheder Chabad Florida has made a profound impact on the Chinuch landscape in South Florida over the last five years. In order to accommodate the exponential… Continue Reading →
The Hezbollah terror group in southern Lebanon launched an anti-tank missile at Metula in northern Israel on Sunday evening, hitting a vehicle and injuring two members of the local security squad, one seriously. The victims were evacuated to Rambam Hospital… Continue Reading →
Violent clashes erupted in the Pico-Robertson area as pro-Hamas terrorists confronted Jews. The violence started near the Adas Torah synagogue on Pico Boulevard on Sunday morning. At 10:52 a.m., pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in front of the Adas Torah synagogue at… Continue Reading →
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As fears of a breakout of a full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon grows, Canada is preparing to evacuate about 45,000 of its citizens living in Lebanon, in what will be the largest evacuation in Canadian history. The Gulf country of… Continue Reading →
This letter is not intended to point blame at anyone. Raise in price is generally to cover costs, but what’s the ultimate end game? Do any of the school owners, Askanim, Baalai Chassodim, or others with a say realize what… Continue Reading →
On Thursday June 20th, Jewish organizations from across New Jersey gathered to honor Congressman Josh Gottheimer with The Morris Katz Legacy Award. The event, held in Teaneck, New Jersey, brought together a diverse group of community leaders from throughout… Continue Reading →
A group of women from Yehuda and Shomron are leading the charge to raise awareness regarding what they say is the growing security threat in the region, as most eyes are turned towards Gaza and the Israel-Lebanon border. Their organization,… Continue Reading →
Consumers in New Jersey will not see the state’s sales tax rise under a new tentative agreement between Governor Murphy and top Legislative leaders. As previously reported, key lawmakers in Trenton had discussed a possible sales tax hike as another… Continue Reading →
The Center for Health Education, Medicine and Dentistry (CHEMED) is offering free Tdap shots at CHEMED for all pregnant women, their family members, and anyone who will be in close contact with the newborn whether or not they are CHEMED… Continue Reading →