New York News

Bima Revolution

03/06/2013 | Julie Wiener | Associate Editor

Jessica Lahey, a middle school teacher who also blogs for The New York Times, wanted a rite of passage for her adolescent son to help him mark his transition to adulthood.

Where Religion And Real Estate Collide

03/06/2013 | JTA

If you’re looking to move to an apartment on or near Park Avenue, be prepared to break open the piggy bank. Prices are higher than ever and developers are squabbling over construction rights.

Jezebel Owner Anticipated Name Change As 'Concession'

03/06/2013 | Adam Dickter | Assistant Managing Editor

An owner of the restaurant formerly known as Jezebel says the idea to ditch the biblical troublemaker’s name was decided before the Orthodox Union took over kosher certification last week.

Sandy-Hit Families Now Facing Insurance Nightmare

02/28/2013 | Stewart Ain | Staff Writer

Superstorm Sandy washed away much of the first floor of Sue Nurnberger’s two-story home in Amity Harbor on the South Shore of Suffolk County.

How Do Haredi Schools Get All That E-rate Money?

02/27/2013 | Julie Wiener and Hella Winston

From the outside, Computer Corner does not look like a technology business handling million-dollar technology contracts.

The Borders Of Oblivion

02/27/2013 | Jonathan Mark | Associate Editor

The Bronx Jews are like Tom and Huckleberry at their own funeral: “dead” and mourned, somewhat raggedy, yet more alive than anyone dreamed.

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