Rockland

October 1, 2024

Candidates for state senate vie for Haredi votes in Rockland

Both Republican Bill Weber and Democrat Elijah Reichlin-Melnick are spending more to court Haredim.

September 12, 2024

Monsey Fire Department’s concessions to religious hardliners spark concerns of sexism

Under threat from rival organization, fire commissioners make sweeping changes.

August 28, 2024

Haredi advocacy group OJPAC has closed for now. Its founder explains why

Yossi Gestetner, once called “one of the smartest public relations guys in New York City,” is pivoting to business consulting.

August 21, 2024

Three races in large Haredi districts could shape which party controls Congress

Hudson Valley Reps. Pat Ryan, Mike Lawler, and Marc Molinaro have all courted Haredi voters.

August 20, 2024

Islamic Center of Rockland condemns antisemitic sermon by guest imam

The guest imam called Hamas the “people of Allah” and prayed to God to “destroy the Zionist Jews."

August 11, 2024

Ramapo town employee and leader at a Haredi nonprofit did not disclose potential conflict of interests for 4 years

Despite legal requirements, Josef Margaretten repeatedly failed to report his position at Chaverim, which gets funding from the town.

August 1, 2024

NYSED Commissioner directs East Ramapo school board to hike taxes another 4.38%

“This is stripping us of our democratic rights,” one Haredi activist said. “And yes, lawsuits will follow.”

July 23, 2024

Woman accuses Skverer rabbi of preventing her from seeking justice after years of alleged sexual abuse by her neighbor

The woman alleges that the rabbi compelled her family to cease cooperation with the DA.

July 10, 2024

Rockland yeshiva sued former deputy dean, claimed he stole funds

The school’s head claimed the alleged thief offered to return the money in return for a promotion.

July 5, 2024

Speaker Johnson to New Square: We’ll fight for religious education ‘with every ounce of energy we have’

Johnson visited New Square alongside Congressman Mike Lawler ahead of the upcoming general election.

June 26, 2024

Yeger, Wieder clear major hurdle in paths to Albany

The candidates are running to represent assembly districts in Brooklyn and Rockland.

June 24, 2024

Aron Wieder’s unconventional campaign: No campaign website, no lawn signs, but major “absentee operation”

The Hasidic candidate is relying on intracommunal campaigning, including a big push at a Skver wedding taking place on election day.