New York

White House Director of Jewish Engagement Martin Marks Visits Leading Chassidic Rebbes, Attends Skvere Chasuna

Martin Marks, the White House Director of Jewish Engagement, spent Wednesday visiting several prominent Chassidic Rebbe's across New York in what sources described as...

Senator Bill Weber Advocates For Child Care Funding to Help Rockland County Families

Senator Bill Weber, a member of the Senate Children and Families Committee, has directly advocated for childcare vouchers with OCFS Commissioner Harris-Madden. Due to Senator...

Assemblyman Aron Wieder Hails Passage of Dignity in Death Legislation {VIDEO}

The New York State Assembly passed Bill A11146B, sponsored by Assemblyman Aaron Wieder, requiring unclaimed remains to be entered into the National Missing and...

NY State Senate Passes Bill Co-Sponsored by Senator Bill Weber to Increase Tax Credit for Volunteer First Responders

The New York State Senate today passed legislation (S6233A) co-sponsored by Rockland County Senator Bill Weber that would significantly increase tax credits for volunteer...

BDE: Petira Of Rachmistrivka Rebbetzin Miriam Twersky A”H, Wife Of The Late Rachmistrivka Rebbe Zt”l, At 93 {Levaya In Monsey}

Monsey Scoop regrets to inform its readers of the petira of Rebbetzin Miriam Twersky A”H, the Rachmistrivka Rebbetzin, wife of the late Rachmistrivka Rebbe,...

New York State Police Issue More Than 11,000 Tickets During Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement; Troop F And Thruway Patrols Record Hundreds Of Violations In...

The New York State Police announced that troopers issued a total of 11,104 tickets statewide during the Memorial Day Weekend traffic enforcement campaign, which...

New York Assembly Passes 50-Foot Buffer Zone to Protect Houses of Worship

The New York State Assembly has approved legislation establishing 50-foot protective buffer zones around houses of worship, schools, and community centers as part of...

Assemblyman Aron Wieder Blasts New York State Education Department During Passage of State Education Budget

The New York State Assembly approved a nearly $39 billion education funding package today as part of the state budget. Assemblyman Aron Wieder, who represents...

Legadel Leadership Visits Skvere Rebbe Ahead Of Upcoming Hanochas Even HaPinah {PHOTOS}

The leadership of Legadel, a school in Chestnut Ridge serving children with special needs, visited the Skver Rebbe on Monday night ahead of the...

Senator Bill Weber Honors Life And Legacy Of Former Orangetown Deputy Town Supervisor Denis Troy On Senate Floor

New York State Senator Bill Weber paid tribute this week on the Senate floor to the life and legacy of Denis Michael Troy, the...

Congressman Mike Lawler Sends Letter Supporting House Of Worship Bill Pushed By Kol Yisroel Organization

On May 5, advocates from Kol Yisroel, led by Shmulie Hartstein, met with Congressman Mike Lawler to discuss legislation S.10067/A.10548, which seeks to protect...

Assembly Passes Bill Cosponsored by Aron Wieder to Boost Tax Credit for Volunteer First Responders

The New York State Assembly passed legislation Thursday that would significantly increase the personal income tax credit for active volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. Assembly...

Agudath Israel Applauds Gov. Hochul’s Support For Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Benefiting New York Families

As first reported by Yeshiva World News Thursday evening, Agudath Israel of America is applauding Kathy Hochul after she publicly expressed support for the...

New York State Police Issue Nearly 1,000 Tickets During “Operation Hard Hat” Work Zone Crackdown, Including In Rockland County Areas Covered By Troops F...

The New York State Police announced that troopers issued 967 vehicle and traffic tickets during this year’s “Operation Hard Hat” work zone enforcement campaign,...

Congressman Mike Lawler Introduces Bill To Expand Breast Cancer Screenings

Congressman Mike Lawler announced Monday the introduction of the “Early Access to Screening Act,” a new bill aimed at expanding access to breast cancer...

Assemblyman Wieder and Senator Sutton Introduce Multi-Faith Burial Bill for Unclaimed Deceased

Assemblyman Aron Wieder and Senator Sam Sutton have introduced legislation to ensure that New Yorkers of Jewish and Muslim descent receive burials consistent with...

Kol Yisroel Continues Advocacy Push In Albany With Seventh Trip In Three Months

Kol Yisroel marked its seventh visit to Albany in just three months, continuing its ongoing efforts to advance key legislative priorities and strengthen relationships...

New York State Police Launch “Put The Phone Away Or Pay” Distracted Driving Crackdown Through April 13

The New York State Police have announced their participation in a nationwide distracted driving enforcement campaign in recognition of April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness...

Senate Passes Companion Bill on Correction Officers’ Residency as Legislation Heads to Governor

Legislation aimed at easing residency requirements for correction officers in Rockland and Orange counties has now cleared both chambers of the New York State...

Assemblymember Aron Wieder Recognizes East Ramapo School Board Leaders

New York State Assemblymember Aron Wieder honored two leaders from the East Ramapo Central School District on the Assembly floor today, praising their dedication...