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State Funding Expands Women's Self-Defense and Personal Safety Programs on the South Shore
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (310+ words) 5 Towns Central By 5 Towns Central Staff LONG BEACH, N. Y. (July 6, 2026) " New York State lawmakers have successfully secured public funding to expand specialized personal safety and self-defense education for women and girls across the South Shore region. The financial backing will directly…...
Mi K'amcha: TAG Graduates Show Powerful Unity for Classmate Facing Illness
1+ week, 1+ day ago (300+ words) Far Rockaway, NY (June 28, 2026) A moving display of friendship and sensitivity at Torah Academy for Girls has left the community deeply inspired after graduates quietly rallied around a classmate who is facing a serious medical challenge. One of the girls…...
Cornell Student's Internship Message Sparks Antisemitism Review
3+ week, 1+ day ago (230+ words) New York, NY (June 14, 2026) Cornell University is reviewing a bias incident after a student applying for a summer internship with a Jewish-owned New York City startup rejected an interview opportunity with an antisemitic message sent through a job-recruiting platform. The…...
MAY Students / Shluchim Wrapping Tefillin on Senior Trip
3+ week, 5+ day ago (52+ words) 5 Towns Central MAY students wrapping Tefillin on a Jewish teen who never wore Tefillin before. A senior paintball trip uplifted to new heights! " 5 Towns Central (@5 Towns Central) June 10, 2026 Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next…...
Theodore Simmons Joins HWPL Board of Trustees
3+ week, 6+ day ago (165+ words) 5 Towns Central HEWLETT, NY " June 8, 2026 " Theodore (Ted) Simmons joins the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library Board of Trustees with a diverse background in communications, journalism, and higher education. Elected to the Board with his term commencing in July 2026, Ted and his family…...
Agudath Israel Asks Court to Uphold Religious School Autonomy
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (411+ words) 5 Towns Central Agudath Israel of America, alongside a coalition of religious organizations, has filed an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief in a case that raises the question of whether a religious institution has the constitutional right, free from…...
Hochul Weighs Broader Classroom Screen Limits
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (275+ words) Brooklyn, NY (June 1, 2026) Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday that New York may consider new limits on classroom screen time, signaling that the state's push to reduce digital distractions in schools could expand beyond smartphones. Speaking during a school roundtable in…...
DOJ Sues UCLA Over Alleged Failure To Protect Jewish Students
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (342+ words) Los Angeles, CA (May 27, 2026) The U. S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against the University of California, alleging that UCLA failed to protect Jewish and Israeli students from antisemitic harassment, discrimination and violence following the October 7 Hamas attacks. The…...
NYC School Social Worker Under Investigation Over Antisemitic Social Media Posts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (201+ words) New York, NY (May 6, 2026) " A New York City public school social worker is facing backlash and a possible disciplinary investigation following allegations that she posted antisemitic imagery on social media in response to videos of Orthodox Jewish celebrations. Community leaders…...
New York Families Watch for Hochul Decision on Education Tax Credit
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (227+ words) Albany, NY (May 7, 2026) New York families could soon see a major expansion of education scholarship opportunities if Gov. Kathy Hochul moves forward with allowing the state to participate in the federal Educational Choice for Children Act tax credit program. The…...