Uniting with Jews as Chanukah Begins

December 7, 2023 By admin Off

Tonight marks the first night of Chanukah, a holiday commemorating religious freedom and the perseverance of the Jewish people. This occasion of celebration and reflection takes on a new urgency this year as Jews across the world grapple with rising antisemitism to a degree that…

NYC’s Noise Clampdown by the Council Receives Warm Welcome

December 7, 2023 By admin Off

The existing regulations on sound in NYC are proving to be unenforceable. Councilman Keith Powers is proposing the use of noise cameras to catch and penalize those who make excessive noise. These devices, costing about $35,000 each, will start recording upon detecting loud sounds and…

Journey Through Time: Paving the Way to a Brighter Future

December 7, 2023 By admin Off

The MTA Board voted 9 to 1 to accept congestion pricing recommendations for the East River bridges. The tolls for the bridges, which opened between 1883 and 1909, ended in 1911 when Mayor William Gaynor waived them. Gaynor, who survived an assassination attempt in 1910,…