Teenage volunteers from the Orthodox Union’s NCSY youth program helped stock the food pantry at the JCC of the Rockaway Peninsula, last Tuesday in Far Rockaway, with fresh produce, oil, matzoh … more

Well, it is almost here, Pesach that is. This week’s essay lists several additional excellent readings themed to the holiday. We begin with one of my favorites, Rabbi Shmuel Goldin’s … more

INGREDIENTS: 4 teaspoons olive oil 4 cups onions chopped 2 tablespoon fresh garlic, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt Fresh ground black pepper 20 … more

By the time you are reading this, it will probably be Shabbos morning. Although the paper will be on the stands Wednesday morning, let’s be honest — no one is reading the paper over a … more

Democratic Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky declared victory late Tuesday in his unusually nasty — and expensive — battle with Republican attorney Chris McGrath for the state Senate seat vacated … more

Vice President Joe Biden said Monday night that he felt “overwhelming frustration” with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu who, Biden said, was leading Israel "in the wrong … more

Flossing seems to be the one dental hygiene technique you can use at home to promote clean teeth and good oral health that is likely to be most troublesome for most people. It can be viewed as … more

All eyes will be on New York next Tuesday, April 19, when voters head to the polls in the first significant presidential primary in the state in nearly 30 years.  “There is no question … more

It’s not as though you didn’t know it was coming. Next Tuesday, April 19, there will be two important elections on Long Island. Every registered voter in the 9th state Senate district, … more

The Levi Yitzchak Library in Cedarhurst has been busy with Pesach activities, including a grand Pesach carnival. The children had a marvelous time “Escaping Egypt,” bringing the spirit of … more