#Bronx man who vandalized synagogues hit with 42 counts

#Bronx man who vandalized synagogues hit with 42 counts

“#Bronx man who vandalized synagogues hit with 42 counts” The man who allegedly terrorized Riverdale synagogues for nearly two weeks left a pile of one congregation’s prayer books doused in hand sanitizer in woods nearby, prosecutors said.  Jordan Burnette, 29, faces 42 criminal charges for his role in nine separate incidents of alleged vandalism over 11 days,…

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#Times Square Margaritaville with pool to open amid COVID pandemic

#Times Square Margaritaville with pool to open amid COVID pandemic

“#Times Square Margaritaville with pool to open amid COVID pandemic” Musician and businessman Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Resort empire is coming to Manhattan and, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, plans to open in Times Square late this spring.  Initially set to open in fall 2020, the new Midtown leisure behemoth will feature: 234 guest rooms, 4,861-square-feet…

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#NYC investigating Brooklyn funeral that drew thousands

#NYC investigating Brooklyn funeral that drew thousands

“#NYC investigating Brooklyn funeral that drew thousands” New York City officials are investigating the synagogue that held a massive funeral in an apparent flagrant violation of COVID-19 restrictions — with the mayor threatening Tuesday to shut the site down if another similar gathering occurs there. “These large events are a real cause for concern, and…

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#Hasidic synagogue rips attacks that forced it to scrap wedding

#Hasidic synagogue rips attacks that forced it to scrap wedding

“#Hasidic synagogue rips attacks that forced it to scrap wedding” The Hasidic synagogue barred from holding a public wedding in Brooklyn over fears it would attract 10,000 people says the “unwarranted attacks” forced it to scrap the planned celebration to avoid a “paparazzi” event. The Congregation Yetev Lev D’Satmar was served an order Friday night…

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