Following the success of their pioneer program, coordinators for Chaverim of Queens as well as local community members have called the program a huge accomplishment. 15 volunteers made themselves available throughout Purim to drive intoxicated (or otherwise unfit to drive persons) from wherever they were to their home. This program was put together 3 weeks [...]

Israel – Maariv published an expose of Rabbi Yitzchak Goldknopf, a pivotal Gerrer askan who stands at the head of the Igud HaTatim, the Bais Yaakov Kindergarten network, and the Committee to Observe Shabbos. Not only does Goldknopf, 60 and the father of 10, concentrate immense political power in his hand, but he does so in [...]

Adam Gadahn, an American spokesman for al Qaeda, has been arrested in Pakistan, a senior Pakistani government official source told CNN. The official said Gadahn was arrested Sunday in Karachi. Gadahn, also known as Azzam the American, routinely posts lengthy videos on Islamist online forums. He was born in California. In December, he released a video message in [...]

Palestinians to give US mediation a chance; Netanyahu, US envoy have "good discussion."

Teheran: Nasr 1 Missile will be capable of destroying targets up to 100 tons.

YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of Mrs. Devorah Charnas (Gertzulin) A”H, wife of  HaRav Chaim Chuna Charnas Shlita of Williamsburg,  & Yeshivas Bais Hatalmud.  She was mother of, R Kalman Charnas, Mrs. Chana Guggenheimer, Mrs. Chaya Feldman, Mrs. Tzyvia Steier, and yibadel bain chaim lchaim, R Shimon Charnas of Lakewood,  & R’ Ari Charnas, [...]

New York, NY – A former city buildings inspector was busted for selling fake safety training certificates required to work on high-rises. The arrest of Michael Dinardo, 52, comes after a series of Daily News probes uncovered a thriving black market in the coveted certificates, which are issued through the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Dinardo, [...]

The Tzfas Beis Din convened on Sunday morning ordered the legal executors of Kever Rashbi to select a new ashkenazi representative to serve on the Vaad of Five to replace Rabbi Avraham Froehlich, who the beis din ruled may no longer serve on the vaad or attend meetings. Rav Yisrael Tucker of Tzfas was selected [...]

31 killed as insurgents bomb polling station and lob grenades at voters.

Palestinian leadership decides to give US mediation a chance; PM meeting Mitchell.