Rockland

November 6, 2024

Election results in the Haredi Shtetl

Results show the growing influence of Shtetl communities in state and national politics.

November 3, 2024

Eight Haredi Races To Watch This Election Day

With the rapid growth of the Haredi community and its outsize political influence in local and statewide races with national implications, more eyes are on this community than ever.

November 1, 2024

East Ramapo school bus system audit reveals systemic safety problems

The state ordered an audit after school buses killed two young Haredi children and seriously injured another between January and March.

October 1, 2024

Candidates for state senate vie for Haredi votes in Rockland

Both Republican Bill Weber and Democrat Elijah Reichlin-Melnick are spending more to court Haredim.

September 12, 2024

Monsey Fire Department’s concessions to religious hardliners spark concerns of sexism

Under threat from rival organization, fire commissioners make sweeping changes.

August 28, 2024

Haredi advocacy group OJPAC has closed for now. Its founder explains why

Yossi Gestetner, once called “one of the smartest public relations guys in New York City,” is pivoting to business consulting.

August 21, 2024

Three races in large Haredi districts could shape which party controls Congress

Hudson Valley Reps. Pat Ryan, Mike Lawler, and Marc Molinaro have all courted Haredi voters.

August 20, 2024

Islamic Center of Rockland condemns antisemitic sermon by guest imam

The guest imam called Hamas the “people of Allah” and prayed to God to “destroy the Zionist Jews."

August 11, 2024

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.

August 1, 2024

NYSED Commissioner directs East Ramapo school board to hike taxes another 4.38%

“This is stripping us of our democratic rights,” one Haredi activist said. “And yes, lawsuits will follow.”

July 23, 2024

Woman accuses Skverer rabbi of preventing her from seeking justice after years of alleged sexual abuse by her neighbor

The woman alleges that the rabbi compelled her family to cease cooperation with the DA.

July 10, 2024

Rockland yeshiva sued former deputy dean, claimed he stole funds

The school’s head claimed the alleged thief offered to return the money in return for a promotion.