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Israel / NY / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

New York Launches Contest for Israeli Startups to Tackle Clean-Energy Challenge

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The contest will focus, among other things, on the next generation of electric-vehicle charging, artificial intelligence and energy storage.

NY / Antisemitism / Boycott / BDS

Israel Supporters Question Lag by New York City Comptroller Against Ben & Jerry’s Boycott

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said Ben & Jerry’s decision violated his office’s policy against the BDS movement against Israel.

NY / The Courts / Diaspora / Coronavirus

Federal Court Rules Against Cuomo’s Limitations on Capacity at Houses of Worship

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

They will now return to the 50-percent-capacity limit that was in place before the New York governor’s zone plan.

US / Palestinian Authority / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Hikind Warns Palestinian Authority That Holding US Citizen Will Result in 'Major Repercussions'

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“Any American citizen in the world, America stands by that person and will do whatever is necessary to protect that individual."

Featured / Jewish / US / Politics / Elections

Jew Wannabe Julia Salazar Wins Democratic Primary

By JNi.Media

As is common in the city, winning the NY State Democratic primary is the real election – often the Republicans don't even bother to name a competitor.

NY / Politics / Government / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

NYS Gov Andrew Cuomo, State Leaders on Israel Solidarity Visit

By Rachel Levy

Hugs and smiles nationwide in response to a 3-day solidarity mission to Israel led by NYS Gov. Andrew Cuomo, on its final day Thursday.

NY / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Anti-Israel NGOs / Settlements

NY State’s Anti-Boycott Bill in Deep Freeze

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Boycotting a boycotter could boomerang, despite all of the good intentions off those behind the idea.

NY / Politics / News Briefs

Met Council Cleared for State Funding following Scandal

By JTA

The Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty will be able to continue receiving New York State funds in the wake of the scandal that has seen its former CEO charged with stealing millions from the charity. The New York State attorney general and comptroller announced Thursday that they had reached an agreement with the Met Council, […]

NY / News Briefs / Judaism

Lack of ‘Kosher Cop’ in New York a Problem for Kosher Consumers

By Kosher Today

The departure of the head of the Kosher Law Enforcement Division of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has created a vacuum in which many consumers have charged that there are many incidents of misrepresentations of kosher foods. KosherToday has learned that the Department is looking for a replacement for Rabbi Luzer […]

NY / Politics / News Briefs

A Closer Look at Bill de Blasio’s Record

By Jacob Kornbluh

Just recently, two of his staffers were forced to resign over anti NYPD, racist and antisemitic tweets.

NY / Politics

Queens State Senator Charged with Bribery

By Jewish Press News Desk

Six New York politicians, including Queens State Sen. Malcolm Smith, have been charged with bribery scheme aimed at placing Smith, a Democrat, as the Republican nominee for mayor. Others who were charged include New York City Councilman Daniel Halloran, a Democrat from Queens, and Republican Party officials Vincent Tabone and Joseph Savino. “A show-me-the-money culture […]

Health and Living

The Risk Of Allergies: Explaining Anaphylactic Shock

By Esther Hornstein

We hear it all the time: “This is a peanut-free facility, you can’t eat that peanut butter sandwich here!” A person may say, “So what? I am allergic to broccoli, it’s disgusting, keep it far from me.” We all should realize that food and medication allergies are no laughing matter. Reactions can be so severe that they could lead to death.

Interviews and Profiles

Beyond Church And State: School Vouchers And The Blaine Amendment

By Rachel Wizenfeld

Like clockwork, the question of school vouchers makes a prominent appearance whenever the media focus on a statewide election in New York, particularly one in a heavily Orthodox district. The latest chime was sounded during the battle between Lew Fidler and David Storobin to fill an open state senate seat; both promised constituents that they would make the fight for vouchers and tax education credits their priority.

Health and Living

A Step Backwards: Disturbing Changes to the NY State Medicaid Waiver in the Works

By Yaakov Kornreich

Fundamental and far-reaching changes are coming that will have a profound effect on every individual in New York State who receives services under the current system for caring for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Serials

Getzlight – Chapter II

By Ruchama Feuerman

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