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Fast Forward De Blasio Hoped To Use Israel Trip For ‘Bulletproofness’ From Tabloids: Emails
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s 2015 trip to Israel was not as bulletproof as he first thought. De Blasio, under fire at the time from local news outlets, first broached the subject of a visit to the Jewish state as part of a summer 2015 family excursion that included speaking at the Vatican,…
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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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Fast Forward New York City Public School Holds Moment Of Silence For Gaza Victims
(JTA) — Students at a selective New York City public school participated in a moment of silence for the Palestinian victims of violence on the Gazan border with Israel, angering some parents. The moment of silence was held a week ago at the Beacon School located in the Hell’s Kitchen area of Manhattan. The school…
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Fast Forward ‘I Got The Jew!’ Lunatic Causes Shooting Panic in Manhattan Movie Theatre
Panic struck a Manhattan movie theatre on Sunday night when a man burst into the room yelling about guns, New York Post reported. Anthony Powell, 34, allegedly screamed, “people with guns were killing people in the theater,” when he entered the Regal Union Square Movie Stadium around 11:30 pm. One frightened man reportedly jumped from…
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Fast Forward Orthodox Victim Clings To Life After FedEx Stabbing Near Empire State Building
The Orthodox man who was stabbed at least four times on Monday afternoon by a FedEx delivery guy is still clinging to life at Bellevue Hospital. He has gone from critical to stable condition, the New York Daily News reported. Jack Gindi, 28, was reportedly walking on 33rd Street and 5th Avenue, just steps from…
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Food Is New York City’s Water The Secret To Its Bagels?
Ah, the bagels of New York. So soft and chewy, with a full-bodied, nuanced flavor. Add a dollop of cream cheese, a shmear of dill, sprinkle on some poppyseeds and you’re in business. So what makes them so exceptional? One common theory is that the particular molecular combinations of New York tap water are just…
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Fast Forward NYC Council Will Investigate Report That Kushner Filed False Housing Permits
The New York City Council will investigate a recent report that Jared Kushner’s family real estate business filed dozens of false construction permits, New York 1 reported Monday. The permits, uncovered by the Associated Press, falsely stated that there were no rent-controlled units in their buildings in order to expedite construction approval. Housing advocates accused…
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Fast Forward Kushner Companies Filed Dozens Of False NYC Housing Permits
The Kushner Companies filed at least 80 false applications for construction permits on its buildings in New York City from 2013 to 2016, the Associated Press reported Sunday. The permit applications falsely stated that there were no rent-controlled tenants in their buildings, despite other tax forms from the company admitting otherwise. The false paperwork was…
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