Ben Fractenberg
By Ben Fractenberg
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Fast Forward Students At Elite New York Public School Back Gaza Tribute
Several students at Manhattan’s elite Beacon School told the Forward Monday they were supportive of a moment of silence held last week for the dozens of Palestinians killed by Israeli forces, which angered some parents. An announcement was made on May 15 near the end of the school day, students at the selective public high…
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News Will Rising Criticism Of Israel Help Jewish Democrats — Or Hurt Them?
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has spurred liberal Democrats to take a much more critical tone on Israel — but it’s unclear whether the shift will galvanize the progressive base or dampen enthusiasm among more moderate Jewish voters. More than a dozen senators, including Bernie Sanders and Dianne Feinstein, signed a letter describing…
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Fast Forward Rogue Senator Simcha Felder Keeps His Hold Over New York’s Legislature
Rogue Brooklyn Senator Simcha Felder and the Republican Party have kept their hold on the New York state legislature even though Democrats won special elections on Tuesday. The Democrats are trying to take control of the state legislature and the Bronx and Westchester races they won might have made the difference, but then Felder, a…
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News Michael Cohen May Have Had Taxi Business In Russia — And Shady Ties
The story Michael Cohen and President Trump usually tell about how they met focuses on real estate, about glitz and glamour and great views. Cohen says he started buying apartments in Trump World Tower in 2001. Trump says Cohen’s choice of investments shows he’s a smart man and hires him. But another, grittier business may…
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News Cohen Used Trump Email For Taxi Business Now Under Scrutiny
President Trump has called the seizure of documents from his longtime personal lawyer Michael D. Cohen a “witch hunt” — and lawyers for both men were in federal court Friday seeking limits to what evidence federal prosecutors will get to see. But Cohen has blurred the line between his personal dealings and work with Trump…
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