In a historic political shift, Daniel Norber, a 45-year-old former IDF officer and dual US-Israeli citizen, has become the first Republican elected to a state assembly seat in northern Hempstead, Long Island, in over half a century. Norber narrowly defeated two-term Democratic incumbent Gina Silitti in the Nassau County district that includes Great Neck, Manhasset, Port Washington, and several other communities bordering Queens. The district, which has a significant Jewish population, leaned Republican in this election cycle, partly due to President-elect Donald Trump’s success at the top of the ticket. Trump carried the 16th Assembly District by more than 2,000 votes, giving Norber a boost in his campaign.

A disturbing incident captured on video shows two people on a motorcycle swiping a yarmulka off the head of a Jewish man as he was crossing a street in Staten Island. The video, shared on social media by Staten Island Shomrim, depicts the riders approaching the man and knocking off his kippah before speeding away. Shomrim posted the footage on X, urging the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals involved. “Help us apprehend these individuals. Wanted for a despicable act of pushing a Kippah off a Jewish man’s head,” the Shomrim’s statement read. Shomrim encouraged anyone with information to contact the NYPD’s 121st Precinct Detective Squad at 718-697-8712 or the Shomrim hotline directly at 718-370-2121. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Williamsburg Hatzolah has added 11 new members to its team. This strategic expansion is designed to meet the community’s growing needs, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of Williamsburg residents. The new members joining Williamsburg Hatzolah are: Mordchai Stein (W300) Mendy Rosner (W301) Menachem Moskowitz (W302) Avrum Duvid Binik (W303) Duvid Launda (W304) Hershi Hirsch (W305) Avrumi Lefkowitz (W306) Ari Schwartz (W307) Hershi Deutch (W308) Isumer Tovia Schwartz (W309) Yosef Yitzchok Biener (W310) With these additions, Williamsburg Hatzolah strengthens its ability to provide rapid, reliable emergency care, ensuring residents that help is always close by.

On Thursday morning, thanks to the swift actions of Flatbush Shomrim and the NYPD’s 63rd Precinct, two suspects were apprehended at Avenue R and East 31st Street. The arrests followed a spree of vehicle break-ins, scooter thefts, and identity theft, including the grand larceny of a wallet containing $1,200. The incident began when Flatbush Shomrim received a report of two individuals matching the suspects’ descriptions on scooters near Quentin Road and Burnett Street in Marine Park. Witnesses described the suspects going from car to car, breaking into multiple vehicles. Shomrim volunteers responded and managed to track the suspects, eventually spotting them at Avenue P and East 31st Street. The suspects had reportedly stolen a scooter and continued to break into vehicles along the way.

A frightening incident unfolded in Crown Heights on Shabbos afternoon when a masked man attempted to grab a young child from his father. At approximately 3:30 PM, a Crown Heights resident was walking with his two children when an unknown man crossed the street and suddenly attempted to take one of the children. The father quickly reacted, confronting the man, who immediately released the child and retreated into a nearby building at 451 Kingston Avenue. The suspect’s motive remains unclear, but authorities are taking the incident seriously, particularly as it follows a recent string of antisemitic attacks in the area over the past two weeks. Crown Heights Shomrim and the NYPD are collaborating to identify the suspect. Investigators believe they are close to locating the man involved.

A pro-Palestinian protest is set to take place tonight, November 7, at 6:30 p.m., in front of a Bergenfield, NJ home. Social media posts indicate that the protest is directed against a private event in the residence, where attendees will discuss real estate opportunities in Jerusalem. Local community members are encouraged to gather at 102 Spring Ave., Bergenfield, starting at 6 p.m., to show support and prevent protestors from nearing the home where the event will be held. Participants are urged to bring flags and avoid interacting with the pro-Palestinian protestors. Police and CSS will be present to ensure safety. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

An accident occurred on 59th Street between 11th and 12th Avenues in Boro Park, where a nearly two-year-old child was struck by a vehicle, Boro Park Scoop reports. Boro Park Hatzolah paramedics responded swiftly, transporting the child to Maimonides Medical Center. Sources tell YWN that the child is in critical condition. The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is actively investigating the incident. Please say Tehillim for Aryeh Leibish Ben Toba. THIS STORY WAS FIRST PUBLISHED ON THE BORO PARK SCOOP STATUS CLICK HERE SIGN UP TO THE BORO PARK SCOOP WHATSAPP STATUS TO BE INFORMED OF BORO PARK NEWS IN LIVE TIME (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)  

A Lubavitch man in his mid-50’s was violently attacked by two teenagers in Crown Heights on Wednesday evening in what authorities are describing as an attempted robbery. The incident took place around 7:20 PM near the corner of President Street and Utica Avenue as the victim was on his way home, according to COLlive. Witnesses reported that two masked teens, estimated to be between 15 and 20 years old, approached the man and asked about his phone. One wore an orange bandana, while the other had a black one. The victim tried to avoid confrontation, but the teens escalated, grabbing a wooden cane and demanding his phone. Before he could respond, they began hitting him with the cane, striking him so violently that it broke.

In a joint effort with Boro Park Shomrim, the NYPD arrested a home attendant suspected of stealing high-end wigs and personal belongings from a New York City residential building. The arrest follows more than a month of reports of theft from residents, who noticed valuable items disappearing from their apartments. Shomrim launched an investigation in response to these concerns. Volunteers closely monitored the attendant’s movements, noting her frequent and unauthorized visits to the building outside of her scheduled work shifts. During one of these surveillance shifts, Shomrim volunteers observed the home attendant taking unauthorized items from the building. They promptly notified the NYPD, who quickly arrived on the scene and arrested the suspect in the act.

Hatzolah of Passaic/Clifton (HoPC), along with virtually every other EMS organization in New Jersey, is run by EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) who treat and transport patients in need to the hospital. Their training includes vital monitoring, bleeding control, some medication administration, and other lifesaving measures. EMTs fall under the BLS, or Basic Life Support, category. Paramedics have additional training that allows them to perform and interpret EKGs, secure advanced airways (such as intubation), perform electrical therapy, and carry over 40 lifesaving medications. In New Jersey, paramedics work under the supervision and direction of hospitals and fall under the ALS, or Advanced Life Support, category.