New York Pulls Funds for 2 Yeshivas That Fail to Offer Secular EducationNew York State is cutting funding to two Hasidic schools for failing to provide adequate education, effectively closing them down.
From stowaways to squirrel scandals! The weirdest and wackiest stories of 2024New York legalized adultery, indicating a shift in societal views on personal relationships.The Gowanus Canal received a scent treatment that locals found ineffective.Hasidic students dug a tunnel to expedite synagogue expansion, highlighting community concerns.The fate of an Instagram-famous squirrel raises questions about pet management and state policies.
Hasidic wife fed up with waiting years for religious divorce takes quest for freedom to the skies: 'Ready to go nuclear'A Hasidic woman is fighting for her religious divorce, highlighting systemic issues within her community regarding 'get' refusals.
Attention, Satmar Shoppers: A Visit to Williamsburg's W MallThe W Mall caters to the specific cultural and religious needs of the Satmar Hasidim community, merging shopping and communal space.
Owner of Gottlieb's Restaurant in Brooklyn Dies Ahead of Trump VisitYosef Gottlieb, owner of a beloved Williamsburg restaurant, passed away shortly before Donald Trump's scheduled visit, marking a significant loss to the community.