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Andrew Cuomo, the controversial former New York governor who drew extensive support from the Orthodox Jewish community, conceded to Zohran Mamdani, an anti-Israel New York state representative, in the Democratic mayoral primary.

In a cost-cutting move that tore at the heartstrings of the youngest Republicans in the MAGA kingdom, the Department of Government Efficiency laid off its mascot, putting it up for adoption.

Once a surfer boy on the West Coast who amassed a sizable social media following, Jackson Hinkle evolved from a naive environmentalist to a raging anti-Semite whose YouTube channel contains interviews with America’s sworn enemies.

I can hardly believe it: 13 incredible years! The Queens Jewish Link has been hard at work for 13 years strong, sharing stories of triumph, laughter, and inspiration from our ever-evolving Torah communities, the growth of their institutions, and the unwavering support of our elected officials. From the very first issue, it has been a journey of joy and a privilege to capture the unique experiences of our communities – week after week, issue after issue.

In his initial search for a queen, the Shah of Shahs selected a woman whose nation suffered defeat at the hands of the Jews, although it did not preclude her from becoming fabulously wealthy as a model. Bella Hadid had the exact qualification that the king sought, the willingness to exhibit herself in public. But on account of her immense wealth, which she never credited to the Jewish fashion designers, the king later felt that Queen Bella was angling for his throne in an attempt to weaponize the Persian state against the Jews.

I worked with Zechariah Mehler more than a decade ago as his editor, when he served hot takes as the Kosher Critic. A native of Milwaukee, he moved back to his birthplace eight years ago to take care of his parents, initially serving meals as a caterer and bakery owner. “It was good, but then it collapsed with Covid. I then took over a nonprofit for animal wellness in Israel,” he said.