Month January 2025
As we inch closer to the start on congestion pricing on January 5, FOX 5 is speaking with residents in New Jersey about the impact the coming toll will have on their wallets and their lives. WATCH:
It is with great sadness that Matzav.com reports the passing of Dr. Seymour Lachman z”l, a pivotal figure in New York politics and one of the first frum Jews to enter the political world in the tri-state area. He was… Continue Reading →
Mike Johnson has been chosen as the Speaker of the House for the 119th Congress after two Republican representatives switched their votes right before the second round of voting was about to start. Initially, Reps. Ralph Norman from South Carolina… Continue Reading →
The IDF and law enforcement have reported several recent incidents of attempted smuggling from Israel into the Gaza Strip using drones. These attempts were detected in the past few days. Late last night, another smuggling effort was made, but the… Continue Reading →
Maariv has released its list of the ten most influential figures of the year, with President-elect Donald Trump claiming the top spot and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu securing second place. The list continues with Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara in third… Continue Reading →
Louisiana Representative Mike Johnson was unable to secure immediate reelection today as House speaker in what was a largely symbolic vote, signaling the potential for a contentious battle over the speakership, reminiscent of the struggles faced by his predecessor, Kevin… Continue Reading →
After a series of shocking incidents on New York’s subway system in the past few weeks—including the tragic death of a woman who was set on fire on a Coney Island train—New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that… Continue Reading →
The U.S. Surgeon General has recommended that alcoholic beverages should include labels warning consumers about the potential cancer risks, pointing out that drinking alcohol raises the likelihood of developing cancers such as breast, colon, and liver cancer, among others. In… Continue Reading →
President-elect Donald Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, on Friday to call for the opening up of the North Sea and the removal of windmills. In recent years, oil companies have been gradually withdrawing from the North… Continue Reading →
A high-ranking Palestinian official shared that efforts to broker a ceasefire and secure a hostage deal have been hindered by obstacles introduced by Israel. In an interview with Shehab, the official revealed that the two sides had nearly reached an… Continue Reading →
President-elect Donald Trump has extended his best wishes to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, offering “good luck” ahead of a critical vote that will determine whether the Republican from Louisiana can hold onto his position. On Friday, Trump posted a… Continue Reading →
On Thursday evening, The Westwood hosted an event aimed at connecting job seekers with employers, drawing a crowd far larger than anticipated. “We thought we’d have maybe 50 people show up,” an organizer shared with TLS. “Instead, nearly 1,000 people… Continue Reading →
President Joe Biden is set to invoke a provision in a 1953 law, aiming to impose a permanent ban on new offshore drilling for oil and natural gas in significant areas of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, as well as… Continue Reading →
Ocean County officials say the County stands ready to meet all its winter weather needs. “Ocean County is prepared to handle winter weather whether it be snow, ice, a wintry mix or storms,” said the incoming Director of the Ocean… Continue Reading →
This year, Ponevezh Yeshiva held its traditional mesibas Chanukah at Armonot Chein Hall in Bnei Brak, marking the first time the event took place outside the Ponevezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. During the festive gathering, attended by thousands of talmidim,… Continue Reading →
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In honor of Chanukah, Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch, Rosh Yeshivas Slabodka, visited Yeshiva Ateres Shlomo. Rav Hirsch arrived at the Yeshiva and was warmly received by the Yeshiva’s leadership and rabbeim. He began his visit by entering the office of… Continue Reading →
A member of the Lev Tahor cult, Jonathan Emanuel Cardona Castillo, was apprehended on December 31 in El Salvador. The Salvadoran authorities have officially begun the process of extraditing him to Guatemala, where he faces charges of abuse and other… Continue Reading →
A new study released this week revealed that New Jersey experienced the highest rate of outbound migration in 2024, with New York ranking third. This marks the seventh consecutive year that New Jersey has topped the nation in outflows, with… Continue Reading →