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.
Snow Storm To Hit Rockland County Thursday Morning
Multiple towns across Rockland County have announced Winter Weather Advisories, warning Rocklanders of expected snowfall of two inches, with local areas up to three inches.
Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Gets $12 Million
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $12 million added to the Drive Clean Rebate program to help consumers save up to $2,000 on the purchase of an electric vehicle.
Supreme Court Upholds Travel Mask Mandate
The Supreme Court has declined to pause a federal mask mandate put in place for travelers across the country, keeping it alive until at least March 18th.
After Questions On Spring Valley Building Department Takeover, Day Says Rockland is Still Ready
Questions and issues raised during a meeting of the Rockland County Legislature Tuesday night will not hinder or delay the County’s ability to enact the takeover of the Spring Valley Building Department, according to Day.
Governor Hochul Announces Highlights of the 2023 Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul today, with Division of the Budget Director Robert F. Mujica Jr., outlined her Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Executive Budget.
Three Hizballah Members Sanctioned by the US Government
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned three Hizballah-linked financial facilitators and their Lebanon-based travel company, specifically, OFAC designated Adel Diab, Ali Mohamad Daoun, Jihad Salem Alame, and their company, Dar Al Salam for Travel & Tourism.
NYS COVID Testing Center Opens at RCC
The NYS COVID-19 testing site is now open at Rockland Community College.
National Library of Israel Acquires 90 Pages of One of the Earliest Printed Hebrew Books
These newly received pages come from the only existing copy of a ca. 1492 edition of “Arba’ah Turim”, one of history’s most important works of Jewish law.
Former NYC Mayor DeBlasio Announces He Will Not Be Running for Governor
Former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio has announced that he will not be running of the office of New York State Governor, ending speculation that has been buzzing on a potential run.
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