New York – New York Expected To Pass Legislation That Will Make Medical Marijuana Legal.
New York - After years of debate, both houses of the Legislature are on the brink of legalizing medical marijuana, the Daily News learned last night.
"I'm very optimistic the bill will pass both hous...
New York – Banker Plans Jewish al-Jazeera Rival.
New York - Russian banker-turned-politician is planning to launch a global Jewish TV network to rival Al-Jazeera, the Evening Standard has learned.
Vladimir Sloutsker, a senator in the upper house o...
Albany, NY – Assembly Speaker Says No Traffic Congestion Fee for Now
Albany, NY - The state Legislature's most powerful Democrat said today there is almost no chance lawmakers will act on Mayor Michael Bloomberg's proposed traffic congestion fee before ending the annua...
Israel – Jewish Settlement from Second Bais Hamikdash Found
Israel - A Second Bais Hamikdash Jewish settlement has been uncovered between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, including structures that may have been used as hiding places during the Bar Kochba Revolt.
The ...
Los Angeles, CA – Sheriff Preaches Ethics in Shul
Los Angeles, CA - Lee Baca the Los Angeles sheriff droped by a Beverly Hills synagogue over the weekend to lecture the congregation about ethics.
Baca, clad in a prayer shawl and yarmulke, was invite...
Israel – Secular Are Attacking Hardai Education.
Israel - State education is in danger," blared ads run in the last month, signed by the mayors of 15 citires in Israel. They argue that education will collapse if the Nahari Law passes.
"According to...
Woodbury, NY + Perp Search – Village of KJ on Alert +
Originally Posted: 06/11/07. 16:41
Orange County, Woodbury NY - Numerous NY State police and Woodbury Police Department are searching a large area for a perp wanted in a home invasion shooting at Bak...
Boston, MA – FBI Warns Colleges to Watch for Spies
Boston, MA - The head of the FBI's Boston office is warning the region's top universities to be on the lookout for foreign spies or potential terrorists who might be trying to steal unclassified, yet ...
New York, NY – Homeland Security Wants NYC Prepare For Major Hurricane.
New York, NY - Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff warned Monday that the nation's largest city needs to be prepared for a hurricane powerful enough to cause serious flooding in lower Manhatt...
New York, NY – City Officials Eying Resident-Only Parking Permits
New York, NY - Mayor Bloomberg is exploring the possibility of creating resident-only parking permits to help neighborhoods that may be flooded by drivers trying to avoid the fees that he propose...
New York, NY – Billionaires Get Federal Funding.
New York, NY - Billionaires Edgar Bronfman Sr. and Leonard Lauder are among the New York City-based "farmers" who have received federal farm subsidies in the past several years, according to a new set...
New York, NY – Users For Disabled Access-A-Ride Bus, Will Need To Be Verified.
New York, NY - The Transit Authority has a message for disabled New Yorkers - we need to see it to believe it.
The agency no longer accepts doctors' notes as proof that customers need paratransit ser...
New York, NY – Diamond Mogul Leviev To Open Jewelry Store In Manhattan.
New Yok, NY - Leviev, a new high-end jewelry store owned by diamond mogul and real estate developer Lev Leviev, is set to open at 700 Madison Avenue this fall. The 2,000-square-foot store at 62nd Stre...
E Rutherford, NJ +Route 17 Traffic Alert+
E Rutherford, NJ +Route 17 Traffic Alert+ Southbound lanes of Route 17 to the ramp of Eastbound Route 3 has been closed due to an overturned tractor trailer with a fuel spill, anticipate major delays ...
New York – Supreme Court Does Not Recognize Elderly Care Workrs Minimum Wage.
New York - The Supreme Court yesterday rejected an elderly Queens woman's bid to win overtime pay and minimum wage protection for home care workers.
The court unanimously upheld a 1975 Labor Departme...
Manhattan, NY +Jumper On Bridge+
Manhattan, NY +Jumper On Bridge+ NYPD ESU responding to a male jumper on the Queensborough Bridge Manhattan side threatening to jump, traffic delayed in the area.
U/D: 07:18
NYPD ESU has EDP in custo...
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY +Multiple Pedestrians Struck+
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY +Multiple Pedestrians Struck+ A motor vehicle accident with 2 people that were struck by a 15 passenger van on Bedford Avenue and Wilson Street, Hatzolah on the scene. NYPD ...
Miami, FL – Nuclear Terrorism Confernce.
Miami, FL - This week in Miami,representatives from nearly 30 countries have gathered to talk on how to combat nuclear terrorism and to build the capabilities of partner nations to investigate, preven...
Trenton, NJ – Human Head Found Sticking Out of Ground Near Water Filtration Plant
Trenton, NJ - Trenton police have discovered human remains near the city's water filtration plant, they found what appears to be a human head sticking out of land on Route 29 by the Delaware Rive...
Spring Valley, NY – Teenager Sentenced for Robbing Monsey Kosher Supermarket
Spring Valley, NY - A judge sentenced a 16-year-old from Spring Valley to 13 years in prison today for helping rob a Monsey supermarket and beat up the manager last year.
Francisco Feria of 30 John St...