Local NewsState of emergency called throughout New Jersey
Posted: Dec 26th, 2010 9:39 PM
State Senate President Steve Sweeney, who is filling in as Acting Governor while Gov. Chris Christie is out of state, has issued a state of emergency for the entire state due to blizzard conditions this evening.
According to the executive order issued by Sweeney, the storm is expected to produce from eight to 20 inches of snow with forecasts of ... Read More
TravelFull-Body Scanners, Pat-Downs Here To Stay
Posted: Dec 26th, 2010 4:32 PM
WASHINGTON — The use of full-body scanners and invasive pat-downs at airports around the country will not change for the "foreseeable future," Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said in an interview broadcast Sunday.
While saying that she is always looking to improve the security systems in place, Napolitano added that the new technology and ... Read More
World88-year-old woman in Brazil wakes up in coffin two days after doctors pronounce her dead
Posted: Dec 26th, 2010 2:53 PM
An 88-year-old woman in Brazil who had been pronounced dead last week narrowly escaped being buried alive when she woke up inside her coffin two days later.
Maria das Dores da Conceicao was pronounced dead on Wednesday at a city hospital in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, a state in eastern Brazil, and was brought to a mortuary to be prepared for burial.
But she ... Read More
Local NewsSnow storm begins, hundreds of Flights Canceled
Updated: Dec 26th, 2010 11:32 AM
The Snow is here! Roads are Slippery, multiple MVA's Have already been reported, use extra Caution when driving.
Airlines have grounded hundreds of flights in anticipation of the storm, affecting major airports including New York's JFK and Newark. Airlines said more cancellations were likely as the storm progressed, check with your travel agents to make ... Read More
Israeli NewsLarge Forest Fire Burning Near Jerusalem
Posted: Dec 26th, 2010 9:35 AM
A large forest fire was burning on Sunday afternoon in the Motza forest, outside Jerusalem. Six firefighting teams and two planes were working to put the fire out, but as of 3 PM Sunday were unsuccessful.
Officials are concerned that the fire will spread to nearby Mevasseret Zion, outside Jerusalem.
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Local NewsNJ will fine motorists for leaving snow, ice on car: Fines from $25 to $1,500
Updated: Dec 26th, 2010 11:15 PM
Motorists might want to be sure they have scrapers and brushes in their vehicles because police in New Jersey can ticket and fine those who don't clear snow and ice.
An amended law that goes into effect Wednesday requires motorists to make a reasonable effort to remove all ice and snow from their vehicles before traveling on the roads.
Motorists ... Read More
WorldWikileaks Founder to Write Book
Posted: Dec 26th, 2010 7:03 AM
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has signed a contract to write an autobiography, for which he will be paid $1.5 million, a report said Sunday. In an interview, Assange said that he would prefer not to have to write the book, but that he “needed the money.” The book will be published in the U.S. by Alfred A. Knopf, and British publisher Canongate.
“I ... Read More
WorldBoston - Beth Israel erred in 3 spinal operations
Posted: Dec 26th, 2010 3:31 AM
Surgeons at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center operated on the wrong location on three patients who underwent spine surgery since September, despite taking recommended steps to prevent such errors, prompting federal and state health inspectors to cite the hospital for problems in its surgical service.
In all three cases, the surgeons apparently ... Read More
Israeli NewsIDF kills two Palestinian militants detonating explosives on Gaza
Posted: Dec 26th, 2010 2:27 AM
Israel Defense Forces soldiers open fired on a group of Palestinian militants attempting to lay explosive on the Gaza Strip border early Sunday morning.
The Islamic Jihad militant group said two of its gunmen were killed by Israeli fire after they detonated an explosive device against a passing Israeli patrol on the southern birder.
An IDF spokeswoman ... Read More
Local NewsContinental Cancels Newark Flights
Posted: Dec 26th, 2010 12:34 AM
Continental Airlines announced it was canceling 250 flights departing from Newark Liberty International Airport outside New York City. Continental, United Airlines, JetBlue and Delta were among airlines waiving fees for one-time changes in affected areas.
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Local NewsEnglewood, NJ - Orthodox Doctor Killed by Hit-N-Run Driver, on the way to Shul
Posted: Dec 25th, 2010 10:17 PM
ENGLEWOOD, NJ -- The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office confirms that Paul Kudowitz, 57-year-old Orthodox physician died at Englewood Hospital Friday night.
Kudowitz was struck and killed by a hit and run driver on his way to Shul, less then a block from his Allison Court home in Englewood.
It happened at 5:45 p.m. on Friday.
Witnesses tell police the ... Read More
Local NewsVideo – Bob Singer Final Township Meeting
Updated: Dec 25th, 2010 6:31 PM
After 29 years of sitting on Lakewood Township Committee we bid a bittersweet farewell to Bob Singer, The Township Committee presented Bob with a photo montage sponsored by The Voice of Lakewood.
Mr. Sam Christopher long time Lakewood resident enlightened the crowd with all of bob’s past accomplishments; he lauded the senator for being instrumental in ... Read More
Local NewsMonmouth County prosecutor leaving office
Posted: Dec 24th, 2010 12:31 PM
FREEHOLD, N.J. - New Jersey's first Hispanic county prosecutor has decided to resign his post.
Monmouth County Prosecutor Luis Valentin says he will leave office on Jan. 2.
Valentin has held the job since 2005, but was not reappointed by Gov. Chris Christie for a second term. The governor instead nominated Peter Warshaw Jr., the county's first assistant ... Read More
LifestyleTough economy causing surge in credit card debt litigation in N.J.
Posted: Dec 24th, 2010 10:45 AM
The nation’s recession has caused a jump in lawsuits filed in New Jersey’s courts over credit card debt, with formerly affluent people increasingly the target of litigation.
Lawsuits to recover debts of between $3,000 and $15,000 increased 25 percent from the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007, to the year ending June 30, 2010, according to court ... Read More
ImpactJimmy McMillan, “Rent Is Too Damn High” candidate, plans to run for President of United States
Posted: Dec 24th, 2010 7:45 AM
New York, NY - The rent won't be Too Damn High at the White House.
Jimmy McMillan, the quirky character who stole the spotlight during New York's 2010 governor's race, is now setting his sights on a higher office: the presidency.
"I know Barack Obama is an Internet hog. I know he knows that I am out there. But what he hasn't heard yet is that Jimmy ... Read More
ImpactJFK Airport Closed, NJ Declared State of Emergency, Newark Airport Shut, NJ transit Suspended
Updated: Dec 26th, 2010 8:36 PM
*JFK Airport has now been closed due to the Weather at least untill 5am monday morning
*Senate President Steve Sweeney, the state's acting governor while Gov. Chris Christie and Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno are out of state, has just declared NJ State of Emergency, Vehicles out can be ticketed and towed, only Emergency vehicles may be on the road at this ... Read More
Local NewsNew Jersey focuses attention on teenage drivers
Posted: Dec 26th, 2010 4:29 PM
TRENTON -- New Jersey will begin a new effort next year to try to improve on a grim reality: Motor vehicle accidents remain the leading cause of death for teenagers and young adults, the age group least likely to wear seat belts, according to a report in the Press of Atlantic City.
The state Division of Highway Traffic Safety and the Brain Injury ... Read More
ImpactWeather Roundup / Travel info
Posted: Dec 26th, 2010 1:40 PM
Snow began falling early Sunday in southern New Jersey, the preliminary act in what AccuWeather says will be a major winter storm.
The developing system, which was intensifying as it moved up the Atlantic coast, was expected to drop anywhere from 12 to 18 inches of snow on the Garden State. The heaviest snows were expected late Sunday afternoon and ... Read More
ImpactUPDATE: Blizzard Looms for Lakewood 16 Inches Of Snow
Updated: Dec 26th, 2010 9:48 AM
SEND US YOUR SNOW PHOTOS & VIDEO'S! To have your snowstorm photos & Videos appear in our album, send it to contact@lakewoodsvoice.com
Meteorologists for the National Weather Service confirm there is a significant snowstorm on the way for Monmouth and Ocean counties tomorrow.
The storm path has shifted to the west, a move that could produce ... Read More
TravelWhistleblower: Pilot Posts Video Exposing Airport Security Flaws & PUNISHED
Posted: Dec 26th, 2010 9:15 AM
The airline pilot who was reprimanded by the TSA for posting videos showing security flaws at a major airport is speaking out exclusively for the first time, saying that it was the "fallacy of the system" that inspired him to take this action.
Late last month a 50-year-old pilot, who asked that his name and the airline he works for not be made public, ... Read More
TechSiddur going digital, but not for Shabboss
Updated: Dec 26th, 2010 7:35 AM
A major publisher of Jewish books is moving into the digital age while trying to strike a balance between technology and Jewish observance.
ArtScroll/Mesorah Publications, which calls itself the world’s largest Jewish publishing house, has begun digitizing the first batch of some of its 1,500 titles.
But ArtScroll’s most popular books - its Shabbat ... Read More
BusinessNew Developer To Take Over Xanadu Mall Revitalization (With Video Of Xanadu)
Posted: Dec 26th, 2010 4:10 AM
Governor Chris Christie and the consortium of lenders that own the debt on Meadowlands Xanadu ("Lender Group"), announced today that Triple Five, owner of Mall of America, has signed a letter of intent with the Lender Group, "subject to final documentation, to revitalize the Meadowlands complex."
Lender wants to transform the existing area into a ... Read More
WorldLibeskind displays menorahs in NYC
Posted: Dec 26th, 2010 2:43 AM
Superstar architect Daniel Libeskind, is internationally renowned for such high-profile projects as the new World Trade Center design, the Jewish Museum in Berlin, and the extension on the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto.
Last month, Libeskind unveiled yet another project, an instillation of menorahs from the Jewish Museum in New York City called “A ... Read More
Israeli NewsSuspect in Plot to Murder Jews, Christians Released in Turkey
Posted: Dec 26th, 2010 12:50 AM
A Turkish court has released a man accused of planning to murder Jewish and Christian leaders, according to Turkey's Anatolia news agency. Suspect Ismet Recber was freed until the end of his trial.
Prosecutors say Recber planned the murder of rabbis and of Patriarch Bartholomew I, the Istanbul leader of Orthodox Christians.
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He was arrested after an ... Read More
ImpactMemories Now in Yiddish
Posted: Dec 25th, 2010 10:55 PM
The amazing Memories song by Abe Rotenberg and video done by Shmuel Buger was now redone with Yiddish lyrics. the Yiddish lyrics were done by Motty Borger A"H and Ari Abramowitz during the summer of 2003. The ending was done in Motty's memory by Muchi Shein. All was recorded and arranged by YUFEH productions and song by Muchi Shein. Read More
ResourcesNew Ice Rink opening In Howell NJ
Posted: Dec 25th, 2010 8:30 PM
Howell, NJ - The newest skating facility in New Jersey and the first skating facility to open in the area in 20 plus years, Howell Ice World, is getting ready to open its doors to the public. The grand opening of Ice World will take place on Friday, December 24th.
The state of the art facility, with an NHL sized rink as well as a 93’ by 85’ smaller ... Read More
Local News2 Killed, 5 Hurt In N.J. Turnpike Crash
Posted: Dec 24th, 2010 12:53 PM
RIDGEFIELD, N.J. — Two men were killed and five others were hurt early Friday in a five-vehicle crash on the New Jersey Turnpike.
The accident on the eastern spur in Ridgefield forced the closure of southbound lanes for about five hours, creating major travel delays.
State Police Sgt. Stephen Jones says the accident occurred around 6:40 a.m. when a ... Read More
ImpactEmails Show Bloomberg Office's Desire to Get Ground Zero Mosque Built
Posted: Dec 24th, 2010 11:35 AM
Dozens of emails between Mayor Bloomberg’s aides and developers of the proposed mosque near Ground Zero show the mayor’s office has gone out of its way to support the controversial plan – with one of his commissioners going so far as to ghost write a letter to a community board leader on the mosque’s behalf.
In one exchange Nazli Parvizi, ... Read More
Local NewsNew Toll Rates at MTA Bridges and Tunnels
Posted: Dec 24th, 2010 8:30 AM
Toll rates at all MTA Bridges and Tunnels crossings will increase effective at 2 AM on Thursday, December 30, 2010.
MTA operates the Bronx Whitestone, Throgs Neck, Verrazano Narrows, Cross Bay Veterans Memorial, Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges, Henry Hudson and RFK Bridges as well as the Brooklyn Battery and Queens Midtown Tunnels.
As an example of the new ... Read More
Local News2010 Lakewood Awards Ceremony (Video & Photos)
Posted: Dec 24th, 2010 1:07 AM
Lakewood Township honored and awarded Tom Ross, Director of Lakewood Township Community Center and many Police Officers for their valiant efforts and service to the Lakewood community.
Hatzolah member Sam Stein as well as EMS Member Dave Rice, were both given an award for assisting police officers tackle a suspect after a fight broke out at the ... Read More
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