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NEW YORK NEWS

 New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a war against shoplifting, addressing the issue in her 2024 State of the State address. The governor’s plan includes several measures to tackle the surge in retail theft, such as increasing penalties for offenders who assault retail workers, creating a new crime category for those selling stolen goods online, and establishing a “smash and grab unit” in the New York State Police Department to prosecute theft rings.

Some 36 years ago, my husband and I and two children were living in a one-bedroom apartment in the NY area. We were cramped for space; very unhappy for lack of friends; and resigned to never being able to afford a home of our own.  One Shabbos afternoon, we saw an ad in a Jewish newspaper about a community in Elizabeth, NJ-which they called “the secret jewel in the crown” of current Jewish neighborhoods.  They stated that the homes there were very affordable- relative to other communities- and that the city had all the Jewish amenities that a family could ask for.  We could not believe that such a place existed, and we made immediate plans to spend a Shabbos in Elizabeth and see for ourselves.  Indeed, it was all true, and if anything, the ad underestimated how warm and welcoming the community was.  In addition, it features a beautiful out-of-town atmosphere while being close (by car, local bus or train) to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and North/Central NJ.  Our dream was realized: We were able to buy a home in the Elmora section of Elizabeth, which we have lived in for over three decades.

Long-Term Relief for Those Impacted by the Current War

As the aftermath of the October 7 attack has seen a surge of support for the affected families, some have wondered: What is the long-term future of those left shattered by the tragedy?

Who is going to address the long-term needs of the orphans, the families, and the injured soldiers?

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Recap: The KKK men take Hope to an abandoned house. She’s rescued there by the FBI. Diana had followed the car, and when she lost track of it, a girl with blonde hair pointed the FBI agents in the right direction. Hope thinks it was her sister Alyson who did that. Hope comes back to the Jacobsons, and Rebbetzin Jacobson tells her that they spoke to the Beth Jacob School, and she can apply to go there if her parents agree. Hope worries that her parents won’t let her go.

NEW YORK NEWS

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators caused widespread traffic disruptions in New York City on Monday, blocking bridges and tunnels connecting Manhattan. Thousands participated in the demonstration, expressing a willingness to be arrested to amplify their message. The protest included actress Susan Sarandon.