Queens Jewish Link
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More than 550 teens & staff on Bnei Akiva’s teen summer Israel tour, Mach Hach BaAretz, enjoyed a surprise concert from Israeli pop star Ishay Ribo, a preview of Bnei Akiva’s September 3rd concert taking place at Madison Square Garden.
Recap: Mrs. Bowers, the distant cousin, finds Hope on her doorstep and is not happy to see her. Hope is worried that Mrs. Bowers will turn her away, and so she offers to do childcare. The woman takes her to a dingy basement and tells her she can stay there if she helps with household chores and childcare.
NEW YORK NEWS
A construction crane atop a high-rise building in Midtown Manhattan caught fire and partially collapsed onto the street, injuring 11 people. The fire originated in the crane’s engine compartment and was possibly caused by a hydraulic line rupture. The crane’s operator tried to extinguish the fire but was unsuccessful before fleeing to safety. Fortunately, injuries were minor. The crane was being used in the construction of a 54-story building, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the incident. The crane company has been involved in previous accidents, raising concerns about safety.
Sam Berger, a yeshiva graduate and moderate Democrat, has emerged as a prominent candidate for the Assembly District 27 seat, which covers Pomonok, Electchester, Kew Gardens Hills, College Point, and Whitestone. Berger aims to assume the open seat following the resignation of former Assemblyman Dan Rosenthal. Rosenthal, who presided over AD 27 since 2017, formally endorsed Berger following his departure in July. Berger’s unique background and long-standing commitment to his community make him a compelling choice to assume the role of Assemblyman.
Recap: Hope’s family switches to a different, less-trackable car, thanks to their former servants who come and pick them up. They drive on until they reach Pennsylvania, and then Hope finds out that she is being left at the distant cousins’ house by herself. It’s too risky for her parents to stay there. They are driving on to Maine. She is crying hysterically as she watches her family drive away without her.
NEW YORK NEWS
New York City has agreed to pay over $13 million to settle a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of approximately 1,300 people who were arrested or subjected to police violence during racial injustice demonstrations in the summer of 2020. The settlement, one of the most expensive ever awarded in a mass arrests lawsuit, addresses 18 protests that occurred following George Floyd’s killing. Each eligible individual may receive $9,950 in compensation.
