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Have Jews Lost Power In New York City Council Reshuffle?
A power shift in New York’s City Council could mean less influence for Jewish advocates.
Baltimore Poised To Elect First Orthodox City Councilmember
Baltimore has a rich Jewish that stretches back to the colonial era. Next month will mark a milestone in that history as the Maryland town elects its first Orthodox Jew, Isaac “Yitzy” Schleifer, to the City Council.
New York City Council Plans Law To Combat Anti-Semitism at CUNY
Members of the New York City Council’s Jewish caucus are drafting legislation aimed at combating anti-Semitism at the City University of New York.
Samuel Cohen-Eckstein's Family Pleads With Council for Action on Traffic Laws
The family of Sammy Cohen-Eckstein made an emotional plea for stricter anti-speeding laws. The Brooklyn bar mitzvah boy was killed crossing a street next to Prospect Park.