Rockland

November 7, 2023

Haredi leaders launch last-minute campaign to head off challenger in Rockland DA race

District Attorney Tom Walsh faces a write-in campaign from Rockland voters upset with a plea deal granted two rabbis who caused a fatal fire at an assisted living home

November 5, 2023

Why Haredi leaders ran a massive campaign for a family court judge in Rockland County

Told by leaders this is a “life and death” matter with consequences for the next 10 years, Haredi voters handed Chris Exias an extraordinary win

November 2, 2023

Monsey rabbis launch firefighting organization after local fire department rejects rabbinic oversight

Fire safety officials are concerned about inadequate training of the organization’s volunteers, and that residents might call them instead of 911

October 30, 2023

New rules for Ramapo taxis and car services amid swirling allegations of driver misconduct

Newly established town commission requires a partition between driver and passengers and bans tinted windows

October 26, 2023

Roundup: Brooklyn rabbi sentenced, village of Airmont settled discrimination lawsuit, and more Haredi news this week

Shtetl News Roundup: Six interesting stories about the Haredi world this week

October 10, 2023

How Haredim learned about the attacks in Israel during the holidays without access to technology

Government officials, synagogue security guards, and others had to deliver the news in person

October 6, 2023

Roundup: Congressional candidate deletes tweet, alleged Sukkot violence in Crown Heights, and more

The most interesting Haredi news in other outlets this week

October 2, 2023

Uproar in Rockland Hasidic community amid claims of inappropriate behavior in local taxis

Barred from driving, Hasidic women rely on taxis to fulfill parental and spousal duties

September 1, 2023

Roundup: New funding for Hatzalah, Brooklyn ice cream chain recalls products, politicians meet with Haredi leaders, and more Haredi news

What’s new and interesting in the Haredi world this week

June 29, 2023

Four Primary-Day Takeaways for New York’s Haredi communities

Tracking NYC Council results, and a surprisingly-important judicial election in Rockland County

June 26, 2023

Child abuse cases would be decided in favor of Haredi parents if family court judicial candidate wins, ads suggest

Experts say some of the ads violate election law

June 22, 2023

Ad campaign suggests judicial candidate would side with Haredi-practicing parents over ex-spouses

The election could affect custody decisions for Rockland County children