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 New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed support for reinstating a mask ban in non-health-related areas, such as subways and protests, to curb crime. He emphasized that “cowards cover their faces” and argued that such a ban would reduce hate crimes and other criminal activities. This aligns with Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent consideration of a mask ban to combat rising crime, a proposal met with mixed reactions due to ongoing Covid-19 concerns. Adams stressed proper implementation of the ban and urged protesters to show their faces if they believe in their causes. He believes that the quicker the ban is enacted, the sooner it will help reduce crime in the city.

Recap: Ernie comes by to see the silver dollars, and Akiva has to think fast. He says they’re too busy with Pesach prep to go look at them now. Ernie invites Betzalel and Akiva’s cousin to come skate on the lake, as his uncle bought new ice hockey sticks. Akiva wishes he could go, but his broken leg stops that idea. He feels the urgency to somehow find those lost silver dollars.

Recap: Akiva and his cousin Estee and his older brother Betzalel are caught in the Alaskan earthquake of 1964. A lamp gets knocked over and now the house is on fire…

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 Former President Donald Trump expressed his willingness to accept a severe sentence, including potential house arrest or jail, following his conviction on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records related to hush money payments intended to influence the 2016 election.

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 Governor Kathy Hochul announced an indefinite delay of the MTA congestion pricing plan, originally set to start on June 30, citing concerns over the economic strain it would place on New Yorkers amid a cost-of-living crisis and inflation. Hochul highlighted that a $15 toll could significantly impact working- and middle-class households.

University Bestows Honorary Degree on Keynote Speaker, Congressman Mike Lawler

Amidst the backdrop of war and rising antisemitism around the world, Touro University graduated nearly 600 students last Sunday at the 50th Annual Commencement Exercises, held at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center. The mood was at once somber and festive as many families, friends and faculty came directly from the Salute to Israel Parade. It was a day to stand up for Israel and the Jewish people while celebrating the individual and collective achievements of the graduates and offering hope for the future.