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NEW YORK NEWS
New York City and its surrounding area experienced a significant earthquake followed by multiple aftershocks. The initial quake measured 4.8 on the Richter scale, striking near Gladstone, New Jersey, and was followed by a 3.8 magnitude aftershock.
“On Oct. 7, Jewish history called. It has asked us to stand up and stand out as Jews. It has asked us to fight terrorism and combat hatred. It has asked us to protest, to not remain silent or complacent, to unify and unite in common cause to free our hostages. It asked us on Oct. 7 and it is still asking that of us now.”
Recap: Jordie goes with Zevi to Zevi’s lifeguarding job. Jordie ends up saving a boy from drowning. On the way to camp, a lady wearing a burqa asks to borrow a phone from them. Zevi doesn’t really want to lend it to her, but he does.
NEW YORK NEWS
A man allegedly pushed another person onto subway tracks in East Harlem, leading to their death. The suspect has been arrested on a murder charge and has a history of mental health issues, according to his mother. The incident has reignited discussions about handling mental health crises in the transit system. Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the city’s efforts to address homelessness and mental illness but faced opposition over involuntarily hospitalizing individuals. Adams proposed expanding Kendra’s Law to mandate treatment for those with mental health issues. Despite the tragedy, subway crime has decreased since Adams took office. The incident occurred amid increased police presence in the subway and follows a fatal shooting of a police officer. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is also considering safety measures such as metal barriers on platforms.
Recap: Zeidy surprises Akiva and Betzalel with a special tour in Denali National Park. A man named Joe takes them on a dogsled. Teddy comes with them. They were riding through the park when it started snowing harder and harder. One of the harnesses broke and Joe had to leave them so he could go get a new one. Akiva is scared of being left alone in this white wilderness.
NEW YORK NEWS
Donald Trump achieved a legal victory in a New York appeals court on Monday, with the court allowing him to post a significantly lower bond in his civil business fraud case. Instead of the initially proposed bond of $464 million, Trump is now required to guarantee $175 million.
