In a stirring display of unity and resolve, over 100 diverse community leaders from Lakewood, Toms River, Jackson, Brick and Howell gathered at the Lakewood Municipal Building last week for a Regional Discussion on Stopping the Hate headlined by Elan S.
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Thankfully, the child in the attached video was not injured, but it sure is a heart-stopping moment to watch.
This reportedly happened at the KRM Supermarket on 39th Street in Boro Park.
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After years of advocacy to ease rush hour commutes Senator Felder and Councilman Yeger celebrate the return of rush hour express service to the F line. “Anyone growing up on 18th Avenue, like I did, remembers when express service on the F line was the norm. I’ve been pushing the MTA to bring it back for over a decade. This is a step in the right direction and I look forward to the return of full-time F express service,” said Senator Felder. “This is a good start to finally bringing much needed transportation relief to our southern Brooklyn communities. I’m grateful to the MTA for beginning this expanded service,” said Councilman Yeger. “Undoubtedly, our neighborhoods need better and faster public transportation options, and I know the MTA agrees.

A video viral on social media is making waves in the Jewish community, Monday afternoon. The video shows what appears to be an Orthodox Jewish women being assaulted multiple times, by a black woman inside the Target Department Store in Flatbush. According to the video, the attacker admits numerous times that she was upset that the victim did not say “excuse me”, and reached over her child to get something from the shelf. This caused the attacker to become enraged, and hit the victim at least three times on camera. At the end of the video, the woman asks people to call for security. One person told YWN that the NYPD reportedly refused to press charges and instead they actually assisted the attacker in filing harassment suit against the victim who was was assaulted.

A man was arrested after he choked a Williamsburg Shomrim on Monday morning. It happened on Warsoff Place near Flushing and Park Avenues at around 11:25AM. The incident surrounded a dispute regarding a parking issue. While the Shomrim member was talking to truck driver suspect, the man suddenly grabbed the Shomrim member, choking him. He eventually let him free, and he called for assistance. The NYPD along with assistance from Shomrim apprehended the man. He was taken into custody. Charges are pending. *****SIGN UP NOW —- GET YOUR NEWS IN RECORD TIME***** Make sure you are one of the more than 22,000 that signed up to YWN WhatsApp Status to receive news in live time.

Many chareidim abroad are adhering to instruction from Gedolei Torah in Eretz Yisrael, returning home to vote in the election for 22nd Knesset on Tuesday. Directors of chareidi institutions and chareidi businessmen abroad are among them, as well as some Israeli chareidim living abroad, all heading back to vote. According to a Kikar Shabbos News report, United Airlines flight 090 from New York, which was supposed to take off on Sunday evening at 10:50PM, was delayed, still not taking off at 2:30AM NYC time. It was set to take off at 1:26PM Monday New York time. There were many chareidim on the flight, many returning to vote in the election for 22nd Knesset.

YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of Rabbi Yitzchak Eichenthal this morning after a long illness. Rabbi Eichenthal was renowned for his hachnasos orchim, opening his home in Boro Park to countless guest for almost 60 years. His compassion, patience, and selfless nature drew hundreds to him for encouragement and advice. The levayah will take place at the 7th Street Chapel, 782 E7th, Lakewood, NJ. at 2:00PM. יהי זכרון ברוך (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Police are looking for a driver who crashed into a Brooklyn funeral home and then ran off. The crash happened around 3:00AM Monday morning at the Sabatino Funeral Home at 323 Avenue U in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn. The BMW sedan struck some trees and then an awning outside the building, causing it to collapse onto the sidewalk. Witnesses said the driver of the car fled the scene on foot. A funeral set for Monday will go on as planned. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Daycare providers in New York state will soon have new guidelines for handling food allergies. Under a new law signed Thursday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, state health officials will craft the new guidelines with input from pediatric experts. They will include training requirements for daycare workers, as well as tips for minimizing the risks of allergic reactions and what to do when a child experiences one. Primary and secondary schools already have similar guidelines in place. The new law is called “Elijah’s Law” after 3-year-old Elijah Silvera, who died after experiencing a reaction to a grilled cheese sandwich he was given at daycare despite having a known allergy to dairy products. (AP)

The firetruck was fake, but the firefighters coming to the rescue were real. The New York Post reports four people got stuck on a firetruck-themed ride at a Staten Island fair and had to be helped down by real firefighters who responded to the scene. The ride at the Holy Trinity Church Greek Festival got stuck on Saturday evening. Everyone came off the ride safely, with no injuries reported. (AP)