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📸 Power was knocked out in the Ridge area of Lakewood after an accident knocked out a utility pole.

📸 Power was knocked out in the Ridge area of Lakewood after an accident knocked out a utility pole.

PSA: Your Child Has No Credit Card. Their Identity Can Still Be Stolen A child does not need a credit card to become a victim of identity theft. A stolen Social Security number can be used to apply for a loan, open an account or sign up for utilities. One preventive step is free: freezing a child’s credit. The Federal Trade Commission advises parents of children under 16 to request a freeze from each of the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. A freeze makes it harder for someone to open new credit accounts in the child’s name. It stays in place until removed. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/psa-your-child-has-no-credit-card-their-identity-can-still-be-stolen/

📸 Mayor Coles Joins Railroaders To Start Misameach Train Layout Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles joined members of the Ocean County Model Railroaders today to begin laying out the model train tracks at Misameach Forest. The project follows the mayor’s donation of his father’s train collection to the new Misameach Family Center. The collection also includes trains and accessories from his children, and the railroaders have offered to help set up and maintain the display. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/%f0%9f%93%b8-mayor-coles-joins-railroaders-to-start-misameach-train-layout/

Yarchei Kallah of Lakewood Back For Its 14th Year [COMMUNICATED] Yarchei Kallah of Lakewood is returning to Yerushalayim for its 14th annual program, led by Rabbi Eliezer Apter שליט״א. The program will take place at the Prima Palace in Jerusalem from Sunday through Thursday, January 17-21, 2027. Participants will hear Shiurim and Divrei Chizuk from Gedolei Torah during the five-day program. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/yarchei-kallah-of-lakewood-back-for-its-14th-year/

Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles Responds to Your ‘Ask The Mayor’ Questions: Courtney Stop Sign, Oak School Swings The following are ‘Ask The Mayor’ questions submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s responses. Email your questions for the Mayor to [email protected]. Question: Dear Mayor Coles, thank you for everything you do for the town,for about 15 years I have been requesting from township committe members for a 4 way stop on the corner of COURTNEY & CLIFTON.the first reaction was,”Do people stop by stop signs?” Eventually I was taken seriously and about 3 years ago,it was approved,only to be rescinded shortlt thereafter. The reason given was that it needs more than a 4 way stop.now,a few years later,still nothing has happened.I wastold that it seems as if that every time it comes up,someone powerful is resisting.(I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a tow truck company who will lose money if there weren’t any accidents.) it is very hard to pull out onto Clifto and is also dangerous as pedestrians get out of their cars wearing black clothing with their backs to traffic.PLEASE look into this as it would be greatly appreciated READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/lakewood-mayor-ray-coles-responds-to-your-ask-the-mayor-questions-courtney-stop-sign-oak-school-swings/

Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am a ger tzedek learning in Kollel Chazon Ish. My grandfather, Joseph Zwanz, risked his life during the Holocaust to hide seven Jewish souls in his cellar. Years later, he sent me to Eretz Yisroel to meet the people he saved. I stayed, converted, and built a Jewish home. Now, we are marrying off our first child, but we have nothing to pay for the wedding. My wife works physically demanding jobs just to put bread on our table. We are drowning in debt. Please help us bring our child to the chupah with dignity! DONATE HERE: https://chesedprojects.org/382?aff=2040 Tizku l'mitzvos!

TLS Health Tidbits: Dry Winter Skin, What Actually Helps Winter in New Jersey is rough on skin. Cold air outside holds less moisture, and the heat running all day dries out the air inside. Put the two together and by January, half the house is itchy. Dry skin isn’t just uncomfortable. Cracked, broken skin itches, bleeds, and opens the door to infection. The good news: dermatologists say the fixes are simple and cheap. The big one is when you moisturize, not just what you use. The American Academy of Dermatology says to apply moisturizer within a few minutes of getting out of the shower, while skin is still damp. That traps the water in. Doing it hours later barely helps. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/tls-health-tidbits-dry-winter-skin-what-actually-helps/

DASHCAM VIDEO: Lakewood Resident Finds Out Who Sideswiped His Brand-New Car https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/dashcam-video-lakewood-resident-finds-out-who-sideswiped-his-brand-new-car/

Making It Work: The Camp Bill Is Coming. The Early Bird Actually Wins Everyone is still thinking about heating bills, and I’m about to bring up summer camp. Hear me out. Camp registration opens a lot earlier than most parents realize, and the deadlines are not marketing fluff. A family with three or four campers is looking at one of the biggest checks of the year, right behind tuition. The difference between the families who wince in June and the ones who don’t is usually what they did in the winter. Plenty of camps take a real percentage off, or waive the registration fee, if you sign up by their early deadline. That can be $100, $200, sometimes more per child for doing nothing but deciding sooner. Ask when the deadline is. Put it in the calendar. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/making-it-work-the-camp-bill-is-coming-the-early-bird-actually-wins/

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Monday: Yom Kippur Katan; List Your Shul’s Minyanim Is your shul holding a Yom Kippur Katan minyan tomorrow? Monday, November 9, is Erev Rosh Chodesh Kislev. TLS is inviting readers to list their shul’s Yom Kippur Katan minyanim in the comments below so others can find a minyan that works for them. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/monday-yom-kippur-katan-list-your-shuls-minyanim/

Op-Ed: Could More Roundabouts Help Lakewood’s Traffic? Here’s What My Research Shows By C.R, Lakewood. After watching the videos of Jackson’s new traffic circle, including drivers who clearly weren’t sure what to do, I started looking into how other cities use roundabouts. Could they help slow traffic in Lakewood without adding another red light? The research gave me a reason to take the idea seriously. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/op-ed-could-more-roundabouts-help-lakewoods-traffic/

A LIFE WITH YOUR FEET ON THE GROUND AND YOUR EYES ON THE HILLS. At Givat Hashalvah, the view is part of the way of life. Large windows open to the hills of Binyamin, with scenery that brings calm, clarity, and a daily sense of elevation. Set at the summit of Givat Ze’ev, this is a place where the landscape becomes part of how you live. Explore Givat Hashalva→ https://wa.me/+972533684289?text=Hi+I+want+to+learn+more+about+GivatHashalvah+(TLSgroup)

Chaveirim of Central Jersey Welcomes 10 New Members [PHOTOS] Chaveirim of Central Jersey has welcomed several new members tonight. As the need for their services continues to grow, the organization continues to expand by adding new members from all surrounding towns. The volunteer organization – comprised of over 250 members – averages over 200 calls daily, but in severe weather conditions can sometimes top over 1,000 calls per day. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/chaveirim-of-central-jersey-welcomes-10-new-members-photos/

Brick To Vote On Raising EMS Base Rate From $800 To $1,500 An ambulance transport in Brick Township could soon come with a much higher base charge. The Township Council is set to consider final passage of an ordinance this week raising the township’s EMS base rate from $800 to $1,500 per transport. The base charge covers dispatch of EMTs, basic life support and emergency ambulance transportation to local healthcare facilities. A separate mileage charge would rise from $30 to $40 per mile. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/brick-to-vote-on-raising-ems-base-rate-from-800-to-1500/

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DASHCAM VIDEO: Car Blows Red Light In Lakewood And It Doesn’t End Well. The accident happened approximately 8:50 AM at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Route 70. No serious injuries are being reported. https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/dashcam-video-car-blows-red-light-in-lakewood-and-it-doesnt-end-well/

Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles Responds to Your ‘Ask The Mayor’ Questions: Central Avenue & Hillside Blvd Right Turn Lane, Spruce Street & Route 9 Intersection The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to [email protected]. Question: Dear Mayor, READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/lakewood-mayor-ray-coles-responds-to-your-ask-the-mayor-questions-central-avenue-hillside-blvd-right-turn-lane-spruce-street-route-9-intersection/

NJ Forest Fire Service Adds 30 Firefighters To Southern Division [PHOTOS] Thirty new on-call wildland firefighters with the New Jersey Forest Fire Service’s Southern Division completed their field day training this weekend, marking the final step in qualifying as wildland firefighters in New Jersey. The nationally recognized training, administered by certified Forest Fire Service instructors, is part of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group’s certification program. The hands-on field exercise builds on the skills learned during entry-level training and includes operating wildland fire engines, constructing firelines using hand tools and bulldozers, conducting firing operations, deploying fire shelters, using portable pumps, and coordinating communications and aircraft operations. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/nj-forest-fire-service-adds-30-firefighters-to-southern-division-photos/

JUST IN: Governor Mikie Sherrill Appoints Shirley Emehelu As New Jersey’s Next Lieutenant Governor New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has selected Acting Secretary of State Shirley Emehelu to serve as New Jersey’s next lieutenant governor, filling a vacancy left by the resignation of Dale Caldwell. Emehelu, a former federal and state prosecutor, will become the state’s fifth lieutenant governor. She will continue serving as secretary of state, a Cabinet-level position that the lieutenant governor is required to hold under state law. The appointment does not require confirmation by the state Senate. The announcement comes on the final day of the 45-day period the governor had to fill the vacancy following Caldwell’s resignation on September 25. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/just-in-governor-mikie-sherrill-appoints-shirley-emehelu-as-new-jerseys-next-lieutenant-governor/

“How Could The Polls Be So Wrong?” Trump Questions Midterm Elections President Donald Trump questioned the honesty of the election Monday morning, pointing to early-vote totals and declaring that voting machines were “far more important than the voter.” In a Truth Social post displayed at 10:07 a.m., Trump wrote: “Does anybody really believe that this ‘Election’ was honest. How could the Polls be so wrong???” He went on to claim that some early voting “dumps” were so large that “it was impossible to win, no matter how many people went to vote.” READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/how-could-the-polls-be-so-wrong-trump-questions-midterm-elections/

Thompson Bridge Road In Jackson To Close During Daytime Work Thompson Bridge Road in Jackson Township will be closed to regular traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Tuesday, November 10, through November 26, while Earle Company performs work in the area. School buses and emergency vehicles will continue to have access, according to a traffic alert posted by Jackson Township. Motorists are asked to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and use alternate routes during the work hours. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/thompson-bridge-road-in-jackson-to-close-during-daytime-work/

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Ten Years Ago Today: Trump’s First Presidential Election Victory Ten years ago today, at 2:32 a.m. on November 9, 2016. What are your thoughts about President Trump ten years later? READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/ten-years-ago-today-trumps-first-presidential-election-victory/

Transit Bus, Crane Truck, Pickups: Lakewood Auctioning Off Township Vehicles Online Lakewood Township is putting a retired transit bus, work trucks, a crane truck and a load of shop equipment up for sale in an online auction later this month. The auction runs on GovDeals from Saturday, November 14 at 12:00 AM through Monday, November 16 at 11:59 PM. Among the items listed are a 2014 International transit bus, two 2015 Ford F-250 pickups, a 2012 GMC Canyon, a 2005 Sterling Acterra crane truck, a 2005 Sterling L7500 and a 1989 Ford LN8000. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/transit-bus-crane-truck-pickups-lakewood-auctioning-off-township-vehicles-online/

Expanding The Frontiers of The Kesser Torah: Kochvai Boker Celebrates The Opening of Four New Kollelim [PHOTOS] “The Kesser Torah can only be acquired through Torah shelamadti b’af – Torah that is learned in hardship!” With these words, the Rosh Hayeshiva, Harav Yerucham Olshin, encapsulated the uniqueness of the Torah learned in the Kollelim of Kochvai Boker. The Rosh Hayeshiva explained an enigmatic statement of the Shelah, that it was specifically Yosef Hatzadik that was zocheh to the crown of Torah. Said the Rosh Hayeshiva, the Torah of Yosef, learned under the darkest circumstances of captivity while all alone in Mitzrayim, had the unique quality of Torah Shelamadti b’af. “Torah, learned under duress,” said Rav Yerucham, “adorns the learner with the Kesser Torah! The hundreds of lomdim of Kochvai Boker, who cut their nights short by arising in the early morning hours to start their day in Koslei Bais Hamedrash, they are zocheh to the Kisrah Shel Torah! It is this crown of Torah that accompanies them wherever they spend the rest of the day. It enriches their lives, their homes and their families!” READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/expanding-the-frontiers-of-the-kesser-torah-kochvai-boker-celebrates-the-opening-of-four-new-kollelim-photos/

Opinion: Why Lakewood Voted For Booker (D) And For Smith (R) I’ve heard the jokes since Election Day. “Lakewood can’t make up its mind.” “Who voted for Booker and then for Chris Smith on the same ballot?” I did. So did thousands of my neighbors. According to the unofficial numbers TLS reported, Lakewood gave Cory Booker about 11,900 votes for Senate and gave Chris Smith more than 18,000 for Congress. On the local line, the two candidates leading for Township Committee are a Democrat, Mayor Coles, and a Republican, Deborah Fuentes. Some people call that a mess. I call it a community that votes for people, not for colors. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/opinion-why-lakewood-voted-for-booker-d-and-for-smith-r/

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FDA Approves New Stroke-Prevention Pill, With Important Limits A new once-daily pill has won federal approval to help prevent another stroke in certain adults who recently suffered an ischemic stroke or a high-risk “mini-stroke.” The FDA today approved Sunharbo, also known as asundexian, a 50-milligram tablet used alongside antiplatelet therapy. The approval went to Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals in Whippany, New Jersey. The treatment is intended for adults following a recent mild-to-moderate non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke, meaning a stroke caused by a clot that did not originate in the heart, or a high-risk transient ischemic attack, known as a TIA. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/fda-approves-new-stroke-prevention-pill-with-important-limits/

📸 Two Children Struck By Vehicle In Lakewood Two children were struck by a vehicle in Lakewood this evening. The incident happened in the area of Locust Street and New Hampshire Avenue at approximately 6:30 p.m. The children were transported by Hatzolah to Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Their injuries appear to be non-life-threatening. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/%f0%9f%93%b8-two-children-struck-by-vehicle-in-lakewood/

IRS FIRE Deadline Arrives As Filing System Retires Businesses, accountants and others who use the IRS’s FIRE system to submit information returns have a deadline today: November 9 is the last day to update an existing application for a FIRE Transmitter Control Code. The deadline is part of the retirement of Filing Information Returns Electronically, better known as FIRE. It is not a general deadline for filing 1099 forms or paying taxes. After today, existing FIRE code applications will become read-only and remain available for historical reference. The IRS is no longer accepting new applications for FIRE transmitter codes. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/irs-fire-deadline-arrives-as-filing-system-retires/

BREAKING: Fire rips through home in Lakewood.

BREAKING: Fire Rips Through Home In Lakewood

A fire ripped through a home on Park Avenue in Lakewood early Tuesday morning. The fire broke out around 1:45 AM. No injuries have been reported at this time. The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed. Developing.

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BREAKING: Fire Rips Through Home In Lakewood https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/breaking-fire-rips-through-home-in-lakewood/

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CHASDEI HASHEM: All occupants made it out safely.

UPDATE: At least two families have been displaced and are being taken in by friends and neighbors https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/breaking-fire-rips-through-home-in-lakewood/

UPDATE: The families from three homes were displaced as a result of the fire. https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/breaking-fire-rips-through-home-in-lakewood/

VIDEO: Let’s Talk Kashrus, Hashkafically Speaking Hashkafically Speaking What exactly is the responsibility of a kashrus agency? Is its role limited to ensuring that the food is kosher, or does it extend to the broader hashkafa, ethics, and conduct of the establishments it certifies? In this first part of a fascinating two-part discussion, Rabbi Sholem Fishbane, executive director of the cRc and AKO, joins R’ Yitzchok Hisiger to explore the many considerations that go into this question, from lifnei iver and tznius to geneivas daas and dina d’malchusa dina. Through real-life examples and fascinating halachic perspectives, Rabbi Fishbane sheds light on the broader responsibilities that come with overseeing kashrus. View it in its entirety at: https://www.kashrusawareness.com/post/hashkafically-speaking READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/video-lets-talk-kashrus-hashkafically-speaking/

NEW DETAILS: Nissim On Park Avenue: Neighbors And Police Rushed Residents To Safety [EXCLUSIVE SURVEILLANCE VIDEO] Chasdei Hashem. As flames tore through a home on Park Avenue early this morning, police officers and neighbors rushed to get residents out of nearby homes. Within minutes, people were out and everyone was accounted for. According to officials and neighbors who spoke to TLS, an estimated 60-70 people were evacuated from roughly 8-10 neighboring homes, possibly more. Residents speaking with TLS described the escape as pure Nissim. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/new-details-nissim-on-park-avenue-neighbors-and-police-rushed-residents-to-safety-exclusive-surveillance-video/

NEW DETAILS: Nissim On Park Avenue: Neighbors And Police Rushed Residents To Safety [EXCLUSIVE SURVEILLANCE VIDEO] https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/new-details-nissim-on-park-avenue-neighbors-and-police-rushed-residents-to-safety-exclusive-surveillance-video/

USDA Proposes Tighter SNAP Work-Rule Waivers; What Lakewood Recipients Should Know Federal officials are proposing tighter standards for waiving SNAP work-related time limits, while putting into regulations changes Congress already made to who must meet those requirements. The USDA proposal, published Tuesday, would generally require states seeking a waiver to show a recent 12-month average unemployment rate above 10 percent. It would also restrict how states draw waiver areas, limiting them to defined areas such as counties and commuting zones rather than broad groupings. What It Means For Lakewood Families READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/usda-proposes-tighter-snap-work-rule-waivers-what-lakewood-recipients-should-know/

Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles Responds to Your ‘Ask The Mayor’ Questions: New Hampshire Avenue Lighting & Oberlin Left Turn Arrow The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to [email protected]. Question: Thanks for installing the lighting along the sidewalks on New Hampshire Ave from Route 88 until Ridge Ave. Is it possible to add more lighting on the streets? I drive there at least one time a week and it is really dark! (especially with the earlier sunset coming) Thank you. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/lakewood-mayor-ray-coles-responds-to-your-ask-the-mayor-questions-new-hampshire-avenue-lighting-oberlin-left-turn-arrow/

Lakewood EMS is transporting a driver after a single-vehicle accident that landed a vehicle in bushes on Madison Avenue.

🚨OTN MIDDAY NEWS RECAP TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2026 Your Complete Midday News Headlines, Fast And Factual ISRAEL • 26th Knesset Sworn In: Israel’s newly elected parliament was sworn in, with 46 first-time lawmakers taking their seats, as Gadi Eisenkot works to assemble a coalition government. • Netanyahu Calls For Unity Government: Netanyahu warned that Iran is rebuilding its nuclear threat and said Israel will face international pressure to accept a nuclear-armed Iran, calling for a national unity government. • Bennett Confronts Netanyahu: Naftali Bennett interrupted Netanyahu during his Knesset address, demanding answers about a state commission of inquiry into October 7 and Netanyahu’s alleged ties to Qatari advisers. • Uproar During Hatikvah: Arab lawmakers walked out during Israel’s national anthem, while Mansour Abbas and Yaakov Asher remained standing without singing. IRAN • Trump Says Iran War Could End Soon: Trump said the conflict with Iran could be nearing an end and played down the need for further military escalation. • Iran Says No Talks Are Underway: A senior Iranian security official said Tehran is not currently holding negotiations with the United States, despite recent diplomatic efforts. U.S. • Inflation Comes In Hotter Than Expected: October consumer prices rose 0.4%, while core inflation increased 0.3%, both above expectations and adding pressure on the Federal Reserve ahead of its December meeting. • Hegseth Faces Impeachment Push: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment effort as a political spectacle, while a House vote on advancing the resolution is expected this week. • GAO Finds Thousands Of F-35 Parts Unaccounted For: A Government Accountability Office report found the Pentagon cannot properly account for approximately 17,000 F-35 parts valued at $1.3 billion, raising concerns about inventory oversight and military readiness. • ICE Recruitment Review Raises Concerns: A Washington Post investigation found at least 19 people among roughly 1,500 recently recruited ICE officers had prior allegations of misconduct, criminal charges or other employment red flags. MARKETS Intraday snapshot – latest available figures located, 9:44 AM ET: • Dow Jones: 52,201.58, down 0.36%. • S&P 500: 7,511.74, down 0.51%. • Nasdaq Composite: 25,100.64, down 0.60%. • Bitcoin: $74,203, down 0.72%. • Gold: $4,056.10 per ounce, down 1.42%. NEW YORK / NEW JERSEY • Long Island Supermarket Arrest: A 36-year-old man was arrested after allegedly threatening a Jewish mother and her seven-year-old daughter at Bingo Wholesale, shouting antisemitic slurs and making gunfire gestures toward shoppers. MIDDLE EAST / GLOBAL • U.S.-Brokered Russia-Ukraine Talks: American, Russian and Ukrainian delegations held their first trilateral talks since February in Abu Dhabi, with discussions covering security guarantees, prisoners and ways to end the war. • Russian Strikes Continue: Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure caused outages and casualties ahead of the negotiations, while major disagreements over territory and Ukraine’s future security remain unresolved. Join OTN today and stay ahead with breaking global, national, and relevant news.

Historic Gathering of More Than 100 Mohalim at Annual Kinus Mohalim [PHOTOS] Mohalim from around the world join prominent Rabbanim and leading medical experts to strengthen and protect the mitzvah of Bris Milah. More than 100 Mohalim from across the United States and around the world, representing a broad spectrum of Jewish communities, gathered for this year’s Annual Kinus Mohalim. The gathering provided a forum for sharing knowledge, addressing challenges, and strengthening the standards of Bris Milah through Halachic guidance, medical education, and professional collaboration. Organized by Rabbi Levi Heber, director of the International Bris Association, the Kinus addressed the historical and contemporary challenges facing Bris Milah. With the mitzvah facing growing public scrutiny and regulatory challenges, Rabbi Heber emphasized the importance of unity and continued education, as well as ensuring that every Jewish family, wherever they may live, has access to a qualified Mohel who performs the mitzvah properly and in accordance with Halachah and appropriate medical standards. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/historic-gathering-of-more-than-100-mohalim-at-annual-kinus-mohalim-photos/

Wednesday: Veterans Day, Honoring All Who Served; What’s Closed Wednesday, November 11, is Veterans Day, the annual federal holiday honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The observance recognizes veterans who served in wartime and peacetime. Unlike Memorial Day, which honors military personnel who died in service, Veterans Day is an opportunity to thank all who served, including the veterans living in our own communities. The holiday traces its roots to Armistice Day, marking the end of fighting in World War I at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918. In 1954, the name was changed to Veterans Day to honor American veterans of all wars. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/wednesday-veterans-day-honoring-all-who-served-whats-closed/

PSA: Missionary materials being left on doorsteps in the Raintree area today.

Letter: LSTA, Who Is Looking Out for Lakewood Parents? I want to bring attention to an ongoing problem with the Lakewood Student Transportation Authority (LSTA). I strongly suspect our family is not the only one dealing with this. We have five school-age children, and for years we have been trying to get their bus stops coordinated at one location instead of having them scattered across three different stops in our neighborhood. The frustrating part? The buses already pass directly by our house on every route, and they already stop at the location we are requesting. We are not asking for a new route, or an additional stop. We simply want our five children from the same household picked up and dropped off at the same existing location, which the bus passes anyway, and they don’t share their stop with a neighbor. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/letter-lsta-who-is-looking-out-for-lakewood-parents/

Senator Andy Kim Co-sponsors Bill To Lower Medicare Eligibility Age To 50 U.S. Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey has joined a group of Democratic senators in introducing legislation that would allow Americans as young as 50 to buy into Medicare, expanding coverage options for millions of older Americans facing rising health care costs. Kim joined Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin in introducing the Medicare at 50 Act, which would lower the age of Medicare eligibility from 65 to 50 for those who choose to purchase coverage through the program. The legislation is intended to provide an additional health insurance option for more than 58 million Americans between the ages of 50 and 64, a group that often faces high premiums and out-of-pocket expenses when purchasing private coverage. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/senator-andy-kim-co-sponsors-bill-to-lower-medicare-eligibility-age-to-50/

LAST CALL: LTRAP Section 8 Waiting List Closes Tonight At 11:59 PM Lakewood residents looking to apply for Section 8 have until tonight, Tuesday, November 10, at 11:59 PM to submit an application to the Lakewood Township Residential Assistance Program (LTRAP). The Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting-list intake opened November 2 at 9:00 AM and closes tonight, according to LTRAP’s official notice. To apply, visit LTRAP’s How To Apply page and follow the online application link. Applicants should use that application link, rather than the separate portal for uploading documents or updating an existing application. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/last-call-ltrap-section-8-waiting-list-closes-tonight-at-1159-pm/

Please note: Multiple readers have sent in a link to a campaign said to be for families who sustained damage in the Lakewood fire. However, TLS was unable to independently verify the legitimacy of the campaign. Additionally, families often do not want campaigns made on their behalf. If the campaign is legitimate, please verify with the family that they want it posted, then email us at [email protected].

Submitted: We’re Left Paying To Remove This Giant Green Parking Sticker Stuck On Our Car Window A reader submitted the following account after finding a large green parking-warning sticker attached to a car window: “My husband parked our car in a public parking lot, and someone did not like where he parked. They put an 8-by-10-inch green sticker on our window. “I now have to spend money to get it removed. They literally caused damage to our car. READ MORE ⤵️ https://thelakewoodscoop.com/news/submitted-were-left-paying-to-remove-this-giant-green-parking-sticker-stuck-on-our-car-window/