TEHILLIM: Klal Yisroel is urged to daven as a four-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being struck by a school bus this afternoon on East 2nd Street between Avenues I and J in Boro Park. She is in urgent need of Rachmei Shomayim her name is Basya bas Gittel Baila
A horrific accident occurred in Brooklyn on Monday afternoon when a 4-year-old girl was struck by a school bus on East 2nd Street between Avenues I and J. Hatzolah paramedics rushed to the scene and transported the child to Maimonides Medical Center, where she was listed in critical condition. Please daven for Basya bas Gittel Baila who is in need of rachamei shamayim. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
Three activists opposed to President Donald Trump’s immigration raids in Los Angeles have been indicted on charges of illegally “doxing” a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, federal prosecutors said. Investigators said the women followed the agent home, livestreamed their pursuit and then posted the agent’s address online, according to a statement Friday from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Once they arrived at the agent’s home, prosecutors allege the women shouted “ICE lives on your street and you should know,” according to the indictment. The defendants are each charged with one count of conspiracy and one count of publicly disclosing the personal information of a federal agent, the statement said. Prosecutors said a 25-year-old woman from Panorama City, California, is free on $5,000 bond. A 38-year-old resident of Aurora, Colorado, who is also charged in a separate case with assault on a federal officer, is in custody without bond. And authorities are searching for the third defendant, a 37-year-old woman from Riverside, California. “Our brave federal agents put their lives on the line every day to keep our nation safe,” Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement. “The conduct of these defendants are deeply offensive to law enforcement officers and their families. If you threaten, dox, or harm in any manner one of our agents or employees, you will face prosecution and prison time.” Doxing is a typically malicious practice that involves gathering private or identifying information and releasing it online without the person’s permission, usually in an attempt to harass, threaten, shame or exact revenge. Attorneys for the women could not immediately be reached on Monday. An email was sent to the Federal Public Defender’s Office asking if its attorneys are representing the defendants. According to the indictment, the three women last month followed an ICE agent from the federal building in downtown Los Angeles to the agent’s residence in Baldwin Park east of LA. They livestreamed the entire event, court documents say. In July, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem threatened to prosecute people for publishing federal agents’ personal information in response to fliers in Portland, Oregon, that called for people to collect intel on ICE. Critics of the Trump administration’s raids have expressed outrage over federal agents wearing masks and refusing to identify themselves in public while arresting immigrants in California. Last week, California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces while conducting official business. (AP)
Every year, between Yom Kippur and Sukkos, the large BMG parking lot on 9th Street transforms into the central Dalet Minim Shuk of Lakewood. Thousands of families — not only from Lakewood, but from across the entire tri-state area — stream through its lively aisles, where hundreds of mochrim offer beautiful esrogim, lulavim, hadasim, and aravos, along with everything else needed for Yom Tov. The Shuk is open daily from Motzei Yom Kippur through Erev Sukkos, with extended hours to accommodate every schedule. Convenient, spacious parking makes it easy for all visitors to enjoy the experience without hassle. The ruach in the air is unmistakable. More than just a marketplace, the Shuk has become a cherished minhag — a place to shop, compare, and select mehudar dalet minim, all while enjoying the electric pre-Yom Tov atmosphere. Location: 299 9th St, Lakewood, NJ – Google Maps For more information, or to reserve a vendor table, call or text 732-703-7760 or email TheLakewoodShuk@gmail.com. This year, experience the sights and sounds of the Dalet Minim Shuk — at the BMG parking lot. It’s not just shopping — it’s part of the Yom Tov itself.
A woman from one of Israel’s prominent families has finally been freed after 23 years of get-refusal. With the support of Ohr Torah Stone’s Yad La’isha: The Monica Dennis Goldberg Legal Aid Center and Hotline, she resisted her husband’s repeated attempts at extortion, in which he demanded large sums of money in exchange for granting her a religious divorce. After years of struggle, the husband, now 90, finally relented and delivered the get just before Rosh Hashanah. The story began more than 40 years ago when T., from a well-known Israeli family, entered her second marriage. After many years together, she discovered that her husband had fraudulently used her accounts and assets to secure loans without her knowledge. Although he expressed remorse and promised to repay the money, he never fulfilled his commitment. At his urging, they moved to New York, but as the marriage deteriorated, 23 years ago T. decided to end the relationship and return to Israel. Her husband refused to recognize the separation or grant her a get, despite the fact that he moved on, and began living with another woman in the United States. In 2009, seven years after their separation, T. filed for divorce in Israel’s Rabbinical Court. Her husband ignored the hearings and maintained his refusal, insisting on large payments in exchange for the get. Just when it seemed that all hope of resolving the case was lost, a recent breakthrough finally came. The husband’s new partner passed away, and her family evicted him from her home. Finding himself destitute, he decided to return to Israel. Upon his arrival a month and a half ago, at the age of 90, the Border Police reported his entry to Israel to the Rabbinical Court’s Department of Agunot. A court representative, together with the woman’s attorney, Rabbinical Court Advocate Devorah Brisk of Yad La’isha, who has represented the woman for many years, began negotiations with the husband to bring the tragic case to conclusion. After extensive efforts, Adv. Brisk secured a divorce agreement, and on the eve of Rosh Hashanah, T.’s husband finally released her with the long-awaited get. “This painful case is yet another reminder that get-abuse can happen to any woman, regardless of age, background, or status,” said Adv. Brisk. “I urge women not to assume it cannot happen to them. Every couple should sign a prenuptial agreement that prevents get-refusal. Only by doing so can we truly combat this devastating phenomenon.” (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
BREAKING: Saudi Arabia, Jordan, UAE, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt jointly affirm their support for President Trump’s plan, pledging to “engage positively with the US and the parties toward finalizing the agreement and ensuring its implementation,” according to a statement from their Foreign Ministers.
SCHUMER ON TRUMP MEETING: “We have very large differences on healthcare and on their ability to undo whatever budget we agree to through rescissions and through impoundment. “It’s up to the Republicans if they want to shut down the government or not.”
The British Medical Practitioners Tribunal (MPTS) Service this week declined to suspend the license of an NHS doctor who called a UK hospital “a Jewish supremacy cesspit.” Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan has made numerous rabid antisemitic and pro-Hamas statements, calling for the ethnic cleansing of Jews from Israel and stating that “the UK is occupied and controlled by Jewish supremacy–in fact most Christian countries.” Aladwan also wrote: “I don’t condemn Hamas. I don’t condemn October 7. I don’t condemn armed resistance to the Occupation. I condemn ‘Israel.'” She wrote on X: “not trying to be unreasonable, but every ******** settler will leave Palestine. It’s not for liberal Jewish supremacists (Zionists) or their enablers to decide that Palestinians must live with their land thieves, murderers, and rapists. Algeria did it. So will Palestine.” UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting excoriated the decision, stating, “The racist language of ‘Jewish supremacy’ reflects the values of Nazis, not the NHS. I fail to see how medics using such language with impunity doesn’t undermine confidence in the medical profession. I have no confidence in our regulation system.” (YWN Israel Desk—Jerusalem)
An experimental medication made from marijuana successfully reduced back pain in a new study, offering further support for the drug’s potential in treating one of the most common forms of chronic pain. The 800-patient study by a German drugmaker is the latest evidence of the therapeutic properties of cannabis, which remains illegal under U.S. federal law even as most states have made it available for medical or recreational use. Health officials in Canada and Europe have previously approved a pharmaceutical-grade form of cannabis for several types of pain, including nerve pain due to multiple sclerosis. In the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug containing CBD — one of the many non-intoxicating chemicals found in cannabis — to treat rare seizures in children with epilepsy. Unlike that drug, known as Epidiolex, the new cannabis formula from drugmaker Vertanical contains THC, the active ingredient in marijuana that gets users high. But levels of the chemical are very low, essentially a microdose compared to what’s available in gummies, chocolate bars and other products sold at marijuana dispensaries in the U.S. The company said patients in the trial didn’t show any signs of drug abuse, dependence or withdrawal. Driving is not recommended during the first few weeks of taking the drug, although the company said the decision of whether to drive was ultimately left to patients. Vertanical is seeking approval for a large group of patients: those suffering from lower-back pain, a chronic condition that affects millions and has few proven treatments. Over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen can’t be used for long-term pain because of their side effects, which include stomach ulcers and indigestion. Opioids are no longer recommended, after the overprescribing of painkillers such as OxyContin in the 1990s and 2000s led to the ongoing epidemic of addiction to that class of drug. Chronic pain is one of the most frequently cited conditions of people enrolled in state-run medical marijuana programs. But there’s been little rigorous research on the drug’s use in that group. Lead study author Dr. Matthias Karst said in an email that the new findings show cannabis “can significantly reduce pain and improve physical function in patients with chronic low-back pain, without the safety concerns commonly associated with opioids.” Karst is a pain specialist at Hannover Medical School and a consultant for Vertanical. For the new study, patients with back pain were randomly assigned to take Vertanical’s proprietary liquid cannabis extract or a placebo. At the end of 12 weeks, patients taking the medication reported a nearly 2-point reduction in pain on an 11-point scale, compared with 1.4 points for those taking placebo. The difference was statistically significant. Those getting the drug also reported improvements in sleep and physical function. Patients who continued with a six-month extension phase continued to experience reductions in pain. The results were published Monday in the journal Nature. Side effects included dizziness, headache, fatigue and nausea and led to more than 17% of people discontinuing the drug early. Researchers said that dropout rate was lower than what’s typically reported with opioids, which can cause constipation, nausea, drowsiness and carry risks of addiction. Vertanical has filed an application for its drug with European regulators. In the U.S., the company says it is “working closely” with regulators to design a study to support […]
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The push to plant a Las Vegas-style casino on the Brooklyn beachfront has flatlined. After years of lobbying, backroom promises, and fierce neighborhood pushback, the $2.3 billion Coney Island casino project was dealt a fatal blow when four key elected officials votes no on the proposal, sinking the proposal 4-2. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, City Councilman Justin Brannan, and Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny delivered the political death sentence at Borough Hall, extinguishing the project developers had billed as a transformative economic engine. The unified front ensures the proposal will not survive NY States’s approval gauntlet. The announcement caps a years-long knife fight that pitted a well-funded developer consortium led by Saratoga Casino Holdings against a scrappy coalition of grassroots groups. Faith leaders, environmental activists, and small business owners formed a loose but potent alliance—led by Brooklyn’s Sephardic Community Federation, which poured organizing muscle and credibility into the fight. In a celebratory letter to its members, the federation hailed the decision as a validation of “tireless efforts” that escalated in recent months, crediting leaders Sam Sutton and Ronnie Tawil for steering the campaign. The casino pitch—anchored by a 500-room hotel, 3,000 slot machines, and multiple entertainment venues—was sold as a shot of adrenaline for Coney Island’s aging amusement corridor. Backers promised thousands of jobs and new tax revenue. But critics branded it a predatory scheme that would fuel addiction, choke traffic, and crowd out families from the storied boardwalk. For Albany and City Hall, the project’s demise underscores the perils of gambling expansion in downstate New York. A 2013 constitutional amendment opened the door to non-tribal casinos, but every downstate bid—Hudson Yards, Times Square, and now Coney Island—has run into ferocious opposition. Monday’s blow in Brooklyn could embolden anti-casino coalitions across the city. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
Picture this: You’re faithfully paying $500 every month on your credit cards, but somehow your balance barely budges. Month after month, you’re essentially paying rent on your debt while 25-30% interest rates keep you trapped in an endless cycle. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not stuck. There’s a legitimate, time-tested program that most people have never heard of: a Debt Management Plan (DMP). For over 50 years, these plans have helped millions of families escape the credit card trap by dropping interest rates from 25-30% down to just 2-6%. Instead of treading water for decades, you can actually climb out of debt in 3-5 years with one manageable monthly payment. How It Actually Works A nonprofit credit counseling agency negotiates directly with your credit card companies on your behalf: – Your interest rates drop dramatically (often to single digits) – Late fees and over-limit charges stop – Multiple payments become one simple monthly bill – You repay everything you owe—just without drowning in interest This isn’t bankruptcy, debt settlement, or any kind of “quick fix.” It’s a structured repayment plan that credit card companies themselves designed and agree to because it ensures they get paid back in full. Consumer protection agencies and financial regulators have endorsed this approach for decades. The Reality Check DMPs work best when you have steady income and can commit to the payment plan. Not everyone qualifies for the lowest rates—your specific rate reduction depends on your creditors and circumstances. You’ll also need to close your credit cards during the program, and the DMP will appear on your credit report (though this is generally viewed more favorably than bankruptcy or settlement). Here’s What You Need to Know Some companies in our community and beyond spend heavily on advertising these services, then pass those marketing costs on to you through hefty referral fees—sometimes thousands of dollars or a percentage of your total debt. But here’s the thing: you don’t need a middleman charging you money you don’t have. You can go directly to legitimate NFCC-certified nonprofits (like GreenPath, Money Management International, or others in your area) that provide the same service with only modest monthly administrative fees, typically $25-50. The program itself is essentially free—certified counselors will even start with a free consultation to review your entire financial picture. Your Next Step If you or someone you care about is trapped by high-interest debt, search for “NFCC credit counseling near me” or visit nfcc.org to find certified nonprofits in your area. That free consultation could be the first step toward financial breathing room. Everyone deserves to know that going from 29% interest to 2% isn’t just a dream—it’s a proven path that’s helped millions of families reclaim their financial lives. Signed, D.S. The views expressed in this letter are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of YWN. Have an opinion you would like to share? Send it to us for review.
BREAKING: A 4-year-old child was struck by a school bus on East 2nd Street between Avenues I and J. Hatzolah transported the child to Maimonides Hospital in critical condition. Boro Park Scoop will share a name for Tehillim as soon as it becomes available.
A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels set a Dutch-flagged cargo ship ablaze in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, officials said, injuring two mariners and forcing its crew to abandon the damaged vessel. The attack on the Minervagracht represents the most-serious attack in the Gulf of Aden, some distance away from the Red Sea where the Iranian-backed Houthis sank two vessels in July. While the rebels did not claim the assault, they had threatened to strike ships as part of their campaign over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip, particularly as Israel squeezes in on Gaza City in a new ground offensive. Meanwhile, the Mideast also remains on edge after the United Nations reimposed sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. The Minervagracht had been targeted on Sept. 23 in an unsuccessful attack in the Gulf of Aden, which connects to the Red Sea via the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait separating East Africa from the Arabian Peninsula. On Monday, a missile launch seen by some in Yemen apparently struck the Minervagracht. Spliethoff, the ship’s owner, described the strike as “inflicting substantial damage to the ship.” A helicopter evacuated the ship’s 19 crew members, of which two suffered injuries in the attack, it added. The French military’s Maritime Information, Cooperation and Awareness Center identified the Houthis as carrying out the attack. The Houthis did not immediately claim the possible attack. However, it can take hours or even days before the rebels claim their assaults. The Houthis have launched missile and drone attacks on over 100 ships and on Israel in response to the war in Gaza, saying they were acting in solidarity with the Palestinians. However, the Houthi attacks have targeted ships in the past with little or no connection to Israel. The U.S. Navy-overseen Joint Maritime Information Center earlier said that the Minervagracht had “no Israeli affiliations.” The Houthi attack widens the area of the rebels’ recent assaults, as the last recorded attack on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden before the Minervagracht came in August 2024. Their attacks over the past two years have upended shipping in the Red Sea, through which about $1 trillion of goods passed each year before the war. The Houthis stopped their attacks during a brief ceasefire in the war. They later became the target of an intense weekslong campaign of airstrikes ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump before he declared a ceasefire had been reached with the rebels. The Houthis sank two vessels in July, killing at least four on board, with others believed to be held by the rebels. They sank two others earlier in the campaign. (AP)
At Bobbie’s Place, what seems like gashmiyus is really ruchniyos. Clothing become mitzvos. Shopping becomes tzedakah and chesed. Bobbie’s Place is the unique store without a cash register where thousands of families get their clothing before Yom Tov. More than 120,000 children and teens will be in Shul on Yom Tov wearing clothing they received from Bobbie’s Place. It means the world to the families we assist. This is a message we received from a woman who visited Bobbie’s Place last week. We can’t convey her emotion and tear-choked voice, but her words are powerful enough: “Thank you for making our Yom Tov. I couldn’t talk to you in public when I came to Bobbie’s Place, but I want you to know that my husband is out of a job for the past three months and you cannot imagine how much I appreciate that my children don’t know our family situation and that they have such beautiful clothing for Yom Tov. Thank you so much. You should be g’bentched.” In truth, the brochos we receive at Bobbie’s Place are meant for you – those whose contributions make the work Bobbie’s Place does possible. Please donate today at https://thechesedfund.com/bobbiesplace
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NETANYAHU: “I said to the PM of Qatar that Israel was targeting terrorists, wasn’t targeting Qatar, and of course we regretted the loss of the Qatari citizen who wasn’t our target.”
