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Connecting the Queens Jewish Community Recap: Daniel’s father is being held in the library with Jewish students by Palestinian...
New York News
The Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtémoc, a 297-foot-tall sailing vessel, collided with the Brooklyn Bridge while departing from Pier 17 in New York City, causing significant damage to its masts.
Recap (46 CE): Aunt Annabelle, the Rabbi, and Mihran were talking secretly about Mihran getting a bris milah in order to become a full-fledged Jew. Ava overheard this – and to her horror, she noticed Galla had overheard it as well.
New York News
Columbia University suspended 65 students after anti-Israel protesters occupied a campus building, causing significant disruption. The NYPD arrested 80 individuals—19 males and 61 females—in connection with the incident. Seventy-eight received desk appearance tickets for criminal trespass, while two were issued summonses.
Recap: Galla’s father revealed that his proclamation is against the Jews in the kingdom. Jasmin asks Ava why her coloring differs so much from her aunt and cousins – a question that has always bothered Ava.
New York News
Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a $1.6 million initiative to install panic buttons in 500 New York City bodegas, linking directly to NYPD command centers to reduce response times for emergencies. The program, funded by federal grants, targets high-crime areas, with button locations kept confidential to prevent criminal targeting.
Recap: Ava’s cousins arrived for the pageant and are staying as guests in the palace. Jasmin, a girl who is Ava’s age, reveals that her father will make a proclamation at the pageant targeting a certain group of people who are different.
