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Yudel Shain: Some Bedatz Kosher L’Pesach Cups, Asur To Use All Year Round

Mar 08 2010 10:08 pm

Do you know of a disposable plastic cup which is Bedatz Kosher L’Pesach, yet Asur to use all year round? According to Yudel Shain, such a cup exists and the reason for it being asur? It contains an ‘Avodah Zara’ on the cup. The following is a quote from Yudel “There are plastic disposable cups (7oz-50, 75, 100 pack) being sold in stores with the words written bdatz kusher lipesach, & the apolo greek sun on the cup. It’s a not an acceptable cup for all year & not for pesach as it has the Read more ›

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A Resident’s Plan To Save The EMS

There has been much debate lately about the tax loss that the Lakewood EMS causes our town. Our committeemen are discussing the option of closing down our emergency services department, which has served the residents of our town for over thirty years now. The deadline is approaching, and they will be making their final decision regarding its fate. Ironically this discussion is taking place at a time in history that finds our community in the crosshairs of global terrorism, and extreme weather events due to Read more ›

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UEZ Offers Incentives

While news reports are still full of negative economic news, Lakewood’s Urban Enterprise Zone is able to offer some good news and helpful ideas for area businesses. Joining an Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) can offer businesses a wealth of benefits, such as tax breaks and incentives, and policy changes designed to make it easier for area businesses to meet UEZ qualifications. To make it even more enticing for local area businesses to join the program and remain in it, the UEZ is making some changes Read more ›

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NJ Transit Cuts Throw Riders Under The Bus

By Zoe Baldwin, NJ. The service cuts and fare hikes announced by NJ Transit will have a devastating effect on transit riders, forcing people to pay more for less service, longer commutes and more crowded buses and trains. Governor Christie’s recent slashing of state support for NJ Transit by 11 percent and refusal to raise fees for drivers, is inequitable. The system-wide service cuts, including longer wait times on 50 bus routes and every train line, will worsen commutes for all transit users but will have a Read more ›

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Hagaon Reb Shloime Miller Shlita, Son Reb Avrohom Shlita And Reb Henoch Shachar Shlita At Matzah Bakery

PHOTOS & VIDEO of Hagaon Reb Shloime Miller Shlita, Av Bais Din of Bais Horaah of Lakewood and Rosh Kollel of Kollel Avreichem of Toronto, his son Reb Avrohom Miller Shlita, Rosh Kollel of Bais Horaah of Lakewood and Rav in Brookhill, and Reb Henoch Shachar Shlita, Rav of East End Shul, visiting the Lakewood Matza Bakery this afternoon.

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NJ Teen Drivers Will Pay $4 For License Decals

New Jersey drivers younger than 21 will pay $4 for a pair of license plate decals they’ll be required to display starting May 1. The state Division of Motor Vehicles said Monday it has awarded a $664,000 contract to a Chicago-based firm to manufacture the reflective red stickers. They’re designed to help police identify vehicles operated by teenage drivers so officers can enforce restrictions on passenger limits and a night driving curfew. The decals are required under “Kyleigh’s Law,” named in memory of a 16- Read more ›

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NJ Transit Gets $52 Million In Federal Stimulus Money For Special Projects

It is no consolation for bus and train riders who could shell out 25 percent more in fares beginning May 1, but federal officials today spelled out how $52.4 million in stimulus funds already earmarked for NJ Transit will be spent. The funding includes more than $15 million for exterior pedestrian and traffic circulation improvements on the west side of Newark Penn Station and more than $36 million for the construction of a new intermodal station and parking facility in Pennsauken, Camden County, that will allow light rail Read more ›

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Snow-Clearing Expenses Plow Into Budgets

The late February storm that helped break the Shore area’s seasonal snowfall record also broke some snow-removal budgets and is straining others, local officials say. Road crews throughout the region were sent scrambling once again after the Feb. 25 storm dumped between 5 and 13 inches of snow. Tabulations of what that cleanup cost county and local governments weren’t available until late last week. Monmouth County spent another $324,000 on cleanup, said county spokesman Bill Heine. So far Read more ›

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Notice Of Road Closure

Please be aware Dewey Avenue will be closed to through traffic today March 8th and Tuesday March 9th, between the hours of 9:00 AM and approximately 5:00 PM. This closure is necessary to allow New Jersey American Water Company and J Boyd Contracting access to sewer utilities beneath the street. Due to the excavation required to complete this project travel through the work zone will be restricted. Drivers of emergency and service vehicles may be able to travel through the work zone. However it is Read more ›

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Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast For Howard Kleinhendler’s Run For Congress

PHOTOS & VIDEO of this morning’s Breakfast to kick off Howard Kleinhendler’s campaign, which took place at the Tastebuds Restaurant. Howard, (Chaim), a Democrat, is running in this year’s election against incumbent Chris Smith.

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PD Ticketing At BMG For Fire-Lane Parking

bmg ticketing PD is currently ticketing vehicles illegally parked in the Fire-Lane at BMG. We would like to remind our readers, that-unless your vehicle is a fire truck responding to a fire, or is invisible, parking in a fire lane will get you a ticket. If G-D forbid there is a fire, your car will delay or prevent emergency personnel’s access to the scene. TLS-CCP

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Kimball Medical Center Now Offers Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Breathing easy is something many of us take for granted – unless you’re one of the 35 million Americans who live with chronic lung disease. Patients suffering from any number of lung conditions in Lakewood and the surrounding communities can breathe a little easier, thanks to the new Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services at Kimball Medical Center. “The average American takes about 25,000 breaths a day,” says Vincent Tomasuolo, MD, Medical Director of Respiratory Care at Kimball Medical Center. “With every Read more ›

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New Organization Opens To Deal With Troubled Teens, Internet Addiction And Other Issues

The following is the announcement from a local organization just opened to deal with problem resolution, with the Haskamah of the Roshei Hayeshivah and Rabbonim: “In light of increasing challenges confronting members of our community (e.g. O.C.D, Shalom Bayis, Internet Addiction, Teen Issues etc…)A new kind of assistance is now available. Although many in need of help seek professionals with secular training (e.g. Psychiatrists, Psychologists etc…) there are others who are interested in an advisor Read more ›

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Filing Taxes? Keep In Mind Auto-Related Tax Breaks

You bought a car last year and that monthly payment is causing pangs of buyer’s remorse. Take heart — that new car could lead you to a refund this tax season. That’s because taxpayers who bought new vehicles in 2009 are eligible for deductions or credits that could help cut their tax bills or boost their return. Here’s what you need to know. Sales tax deduction. Tucked within last year’s economic recovery act is a provision that allows buyers of new vehicles to deduct state and local sales and excise Read more ›

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Demand Surges For Help Paying Home Heating Bills

The sluggish economy and stubbornly high unemployment are forcing recession-weary New Jersey residents to apply in record numbers for federal help with their home heating bills, officials said. The number of New Jersey residents receiving assistance with their utility bills is projected to surge by 31 percent this winter to 386,510 — nearly twice as many as received assistance two years ago, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association. New Jersey is one of 17 states where Read more ›