Chaverim

Rockland

Ramapo town employee and leader at a Haredi nonprofit did not disclose potential conflict of interests for 4 years

Despite legal requirements, Josef Margaretten repeatedly failed to report his position at Chaverim, which gets funding from the town.

Chaverim

Chaverim of Rockland asks public for security camera access and money for license plate readers

The initiative has raised some privacy concerns, but the organization is otherwise highly praised within Rockland’s Haredi community

Antisemitism

NYS Attorney General Letitia James meets with Rockland Haredi leaders to discuss antisemitism, mental health

“Because of your leadership,” said Mona Montal, Ramapo town supervisor’s Chief of Staff, "we can stand proud and say, ‘We’re not afraid to be Jewish.’”