Democrat Todd Kaminsky, who filled an open 9th state Senate District seat in April, won a rematch against Republican Christopher McGrath. Kaminsky, of Long Beach, drew 70,821 votes (52%) against … more

Brooklyn’s political establishment rallied as it always does on the Friday morning before election day — at Junior’s Restaurant in the newly-chic Downtown district, for Steve … more

Two leading Modern Orthodox rabbis in the Five Towns, Hershel Billet and Kenneth Hain, have published articles expressing their support for Hillary Clinton over Donald … more

We’re not going to suggest that it’s unimportant who you vote for — of course, that does matter very much. But opinions in our community are mostly set, and at The Jewish Star we … more

In a fun evening of Jewish unity, over 1,000 South Shore women will partake next week in the aromatic spiritual tradition of making challah together. Similar events are scheduled throughout the … more

KARNEI SHOMRON — The Chicago Cubs were facing the Cleveland Indians this week in a historic World Series, and most of Israel could not care less. This Jewish town is different. The Neve … more

Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson, 50, died of cancer last weekend just days after announcing he was turning over the operation of his office to an assistant while he underwent … more

Flanked by Mayor Weinstock at Sunday’s fair in Cedarhurst, Editor-Publisher Ed Weintrob shared news about The Jewish Star’s expansion. Starting this week, there are more pages, more news … more

Two Democrats will face-off on Tuesday in a primary election for the seat vacated by Todd Kaminsky’s elevation to the state Senate. The primary winner — Long Beach City Councilman … more

Far Rockaway, whose downtown area has long been synonymous with decay, may be in line for a major rehabilitation. This action would follow a city pledge earlier in the year to invest $91 million … more