OSHA Officially Withdraws Vaccinate-or-Test Mandate
An OSHA mandate that would have required 80 Million US workers to either Vaccinate or test has officially been withdrawn after receiving multiple failing grades in court rulings.
Government Limits Use of Two Monoclonal Antibody Treatments, Leaves Another in Place
The Biden Administration has limited authorization for two Monoclonal Antibody treatments available for COVID-19, while leaving a third in place.
New York Tells Schools To Ignore Student Mask Ruling As State Appeals
New York State Attorney General’s office announced that it will be filing an appeal Tuesday in an attempt to overturn a NYS Supreme Court judges ruling that said that the states mask mandate was unconstitutional. When such an appeal is filed, an automatic stay is placed on the original ruling, effectively reinstating the mandate until a ruling is made on the appeal.
New York Judge Overturns State Mask Mandate for Students
In a win for students across the state, a New York State Supreme Court Judge overturned a State mask mandate for students, saying that the governor overstepped the bounds of office.
BDE: Ex-NY Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Dies in Federal Custody
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, one of the most powerful figures in state government for two decades before his conviction on corruption charges, has died in federal custody. He was 77.
A Meaningful Story of Tefillin and A Jewish Soul
This is the story of Nechemia Soibelman, a band drummer who found his life changed by Harry Rosenberg A”H, the first Jewish victim to be found in the surfside collapse last year.
US Rule Change Requires Vaccination For All Non Citizens Entering the Country
Beginning on January 22, all non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and provide related proof of vaccination.
An Urgent Message from Misaskim Regarding Legal Marriage and Organ Donations
The Misaskim Organization has published a shocking and heart rending story highlighting the effect of legal marriage vs only Halachic marriage, and how a Jewish man’s organs were donated against Halacha.
Governor Hochul Announces New Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns
The Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns will bring together law enforcement officials from nine northeastern states to tackle the urgent issue of illegal guns
US Citizens Warned Not to Travel To Russia As Ukraine Tensions Mount
The Us State Department has issued an alert warning US citizens against traveling to Russia, upgrading its travel warning Level 4, Do Not Travel.
LIVE at 8:30PM: The International Kinus Hashluchos Virtual Gala Banquet
A program at the International Conference of Chabad-Lubavitch Shluchos honoring the legacy and ongoing influence of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson, of righteous memory, will be broadcast worldwide today, Sunday, January 23rd from 8:30pm to 10:00pm.
“Yesh Bi Emunah” With Ari Gold
Watch this beautifully created music video “Yesh Bi Emunah” with singer Ari Gold.
Community Invited To Siyum Sefer Torah In Memory of Reb Nissan Erps
The community is invited to join in a SIyum Sefer Torah taking place today, Sunday, in memory of Reb Nissan Erps A”H.
Two Earthquakes Felt in Northern Israel In Single Day
A second earthquake, which took place Sunday afternoon, was of 3.5 magnitude on the Richter scale. The focus of the noise was 16 km southeast of Tiberias.
NYS Legislation Signed Allowing Voting by Absentee Ballot Due Through 2022
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to allow voting by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic through 2022.
“Tefilat Chupah” A new Wedding Song From Shalom Bernholtz
Watch this moving music video from Shalom Bernholtz titled Tefilat Chupah.
Rockland County Aids Victims of Tragic Bronx Fire
Rockland County Legislator Aron Wieder is among those working to bring relief to families devastated by the tragic Bronx fire that claimed 17 lives, including eight children.
A Fitting Sendoff As Frum NASA Veteran Makes Aliyah To Israel
Making Aliyah is for many a high moment in their life. For Gerald “Jerry” Wittenstein, it was an especially incredible moment.
Rockland Executive Decries Possibly Anti-Semitic Innuendos At Rockland Legislature Meeting
The Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County issued a statement Thursday afternoon calling out specific language used at a recent Rockland Legislature meeting.
Army Spc. Angel Laureano holds a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., Dec. 14, 2020. (DoD photo by Lisa Ferdinando)
Texas Judge Blocks Biden Vaccine Mandate for Federal Workers
A Texas federal judge has blocked the Biden administration’s order for federal employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in the latest setback to the administration’s pandemic response.
Public Hearing on Spring Valley Buildings Department Continues Next Legislative Session, Vote Expected
The Rockland County Legislature opened a public hearing Tuesday on a proposed new law that would create an Office of Buildings and Codes and grant the authority for the office to operate. The hearing remains open and will continue at the next full Legislature meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1st.
Over $200,000 In Grants Provided To Rockland Tourism Industry
County Executive Ed Day and Director of Economic Development and Tourism Lucy Redzeposki announced $205,000 in grants to 22 organizations promoting tourism in Rockland during a virtual event Wednesday.
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