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Rosenthal secures funding for NYPD vehicles through state grant program

Assemblymember Daniel Rosenthal joined officers from the 107th Precinct this week for an unveiling of a brand new police van for the New York Police Department obtained through capital funding that Assemblymember Rosenthal was able to secure has hit the streets to serve and protect the Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok and Fresh Meadows communities. 

Small Businesses with 100 or Fewer Employees May Receive Tax Credits for Costs Incurred to Increase COVID-19 Safety

Governor Kathy Hochul announced applications are now being accepted for the COVID-19 Capital Costs Tax Credit Program which will support small businesses that made investments to comply with emergency orders and regulations, or to increase public safety in response to COVID-19. Nearly every operational business made health and safety upgrades and bought supplies to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus; Governor Hochul believes these businesses must be reimbursed.  

‘Protecting human dignity is non-negotiable’

The World Jewish Congress released the following statement in reaction to Adidas’ announcement that it has severed ties with Kanye West due to his recent antisemitic statements:

Ahead of this year’s holiday season, the Queens Public Library has arranged a Holiday Gift Fair. The event is scheduled for Sunday, December 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. at their Kew Gardens Hills branch, 72-33 Vleigh Place, and opportunities for vendors are still available at $75 per table.

The Young Israel of Jamaica Estates Adult Education Offerings have hit the ground running to reinvigorate, inspire, and start off 5783 on the right foot. This past Shabbos, they were proud to host a Scholar in Residence Shabbaton featuring up and coming future Jewish educators with students of Yeshiva University’s Graduate Program in Advanced Talmudic Studies. Leora Moskowitz dispelled commonly held notions with her shiur, entitled “Sefer Torah MythBusters” at a Friday night shiur with dessert. Ilana Bauman’s shiur was about “Creating Humanity and Humility: Who Are We?” on Shabbos morning after a sumptuous kiddush in their honor. During Seudah Sh’lishis, Zehava Fertig gave a shiur entitled “Sleeping Through the Torah.” A wonderful and educational Shabbos was had by all.

New York NCSY spearheaded a unique outreach operation to inspire Jews who have never had a Sukkah of their own to experience the immersive mitzva of Sukkot. Now in its third year, The Sukkah Project gifts Sukkahs to families across New York who are committed to eating meals in their Sukkah and hosting other Jewish friends and family.