Lauren Hakimi

Lauren Hakimi is a journalist whose work has appeared in The Forward, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, New York Jewish Week, WNYC/Gothamist and more. She graduated from CUNY Hunter College with degrees in history and English literature. Hailing from an Iranian Jewish community on Long Island, she looks forward to shining a light on stories that matter to the Jewish community. Follow her on Twitter @lauren_hakimi.

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August 31, 2023

Deadline extended for first step in private school enforcement measures

NYSED did not say whether this delay would affect further efforts to determine whether the schools are meeting state standards

August 29, 2023

Department of Transportation to add Citi Bike docks to heavily Hasidic South Williamsburg

“I’ve heard from residents in South Williamsburg who like Citi Bikes,” Councilmember Lincoln Restler said.

August 25, 2023

Roundup: Judge Ruchie Freier faces criticism; South Williamsburg fire; NY AG ends investigation of ally; and more Haredi news this week

Shtetl News Roundup: What’s new and interesting in the Haredi world this week

August 24, 2023

Plea deal offered in case of fatal crash involving Skverer rabbi

New judge is reluctant to drop the reckless driving charge

August 24, 2023

Rabbi Aaron Teitelbaum gives Jewish names to neighborhoods surrounding Kiryas Joel

“Remember that we do not reside in America,” Teitelbaum said

August 22, 2023

Police, prosecutors point to each other in dropping criminal charge against driver in fatal car crash

“I honestly don’t know what’s going on with this entire thing.” - Police spokesperson

August 17, 2023

Roundup: Rachmistrivka rabbi’s death, Crown Heights festival, growth in Kiryas Joel, and more Haredi news this week

Shtetl News Roundup: What’s new and interesting in Haredi New York this week

August 15, 2023

Ruchie Freier becomes first Hasidic woman nominated to New York State Supreme Court

The judge aims to show that Hasidic women can achieve their dreams and follow Jewish law

August 15, 2023

Enrollment has boomed in New York Haredi schools – especially Hasidic ones, report finds

Hasidic schools added over 55,000 students from 2000 to 2021

August 11, 2023

Potential Kiryas Joel housing development for those “behaving appropriately,” announcement says

The development will be open to members of the village’s dominant Aaronite faction

August 10, 2023

Roundup: Schumer and Jeffries in Boro Park, Hasidic woman judge, and more

Shtetl News Roundup: What’s new and interesting in the Haredi world this week

August 4, 2023

Haredi leaders, activists react to former Shomrim leader’s guilty plea in child sex abuse case

“It’s an isolated incident, if it was whatever it was,” said rabbi Berish Freilich, who works with Shomrim