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🍕 Kosher Pizza Review: Dave Portnoy, known for his global pizza reviews, was spotted at a kosher pizza shop, Zevy's Pizza. "One bite, everyone knows the rules". The pizza received a 7.5/10, which apparently is very impressive in the Dave Portnoy scale of reviews.

Ishay Ribo & the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra at Radio City Music Hall! Bnei Akiva and Or Davidson are proud to present Ishay Ribo and the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in an extraordinary Elul event. For the first time in the U.S., this historic collaboration comes to Radio City Music Hall, uniting one of Israel's most beloved artists with Israel's premier orchestra on one of the world's most iconic stages. 📅 August 27, 2026 📍 Radio City Music Hall 🎟️ bit.ly/ishay26

Medical Supply Owner From Hewlett Arrested for Stealing More Than $2.5 Million from Medicaid - 5 Towns Central

New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and indictment of Nduka Lewis Ekpenyong, 36, of Hewlett, New York arrest and indictment of Nduka Lewis Ekpenyong, 36, of Hewlett, New York for allegedly stealing more than $2.5 million from Medicaid through a fraud scheme that left children without the nutritional supplements they needed.

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Horrific: Beloved Mekubal Harav Amos Guetta Zt"l Murdered in Netanya R"L - 5 Towns Central

By 5 Towns Central Staff Harav Amos Guetta Hy”d, a renowned mekubal and longtime bal eizah, was murdered Wednesday after being stabbed during an attack inside the beis medrash where he delivered shiurim in Netanya. He was 75 years old. According to Israeli authorities, the suspect was reportedly one of Harav Guetta’s talmidim and is

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Supreme Court to Hear Orthodox Jewish Home Minyan Case - 5 Towns Central

By 5 Towns Central Staff WASHINGTON (June 30, 2026) — The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Tuesday to hear the case of an Ohio Orthodox Jewish homeowner challenging a city ordinance that required him to obtain a special permit to host a minyan in his home. Daniel Grand filed the lawsuit after officials in University Heights,

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Mi K’amcha: Today we celebrate 1,500 life-saving kidney donations through Renewal. Rabbi Trump, himself a donor, personally congratulated and thanked the campaign's 1,500th donor, Rabbi Zev Goldberg, for his extraordinary generosity. He expressed heartfelt appreciation for Rabbi Goldberg's remarkable act of selflessness and incredible contribution. A truly beautiful moment.

🌟 Special Event in the 5 Towns! 🧱 Understanding Galus: From Destruction to Redemption Join Charlie Harary for an inspiring Shiva Asar B’Tammuz event you won’t want to miss! 📅 THIS Thursday July 2 🕗 7:00PM 👉Men & Women Welcome 📍 Shaare Emunah (539 Oakland Avenue Cedarhurst, NY 11516)

R' Tzvi Yaakov Stein: Hilchos Three Weeks - 5 Towns Central

– All restrictions begin from sunset on the eve of the Seventeenth of Tamuz. – If necessary, a shailah should be asked regarding being lenient on the night of the Seventeenth of Tammuz. – The following halachos apply only to the Three Weeks. The Nine Days are stricter. – Restrictions on swimming are only for

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😲 Wild Footage of an attempted arrest on Burnside and 878. After a scuffle, the individual ultimately got away by running through the trees. Now, as can be seen in the latter half of the footage, helicopters and police are swarming the area. Be on the lookout.

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🗑️ Good Luck Finding Parking Spots: New York City’s Department of Sanitation plans to replace nearly 30,000 parking spaces with “Empire Bin” trash containers over the next six years in order to eradicate piles of trash bags from sidewalks.

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CAUGHT: 5TC finally confirmed that the suspect involved in yesterday's pursuit was arrested after being found atop of Kings Masonry. We thank our local law enforcement for their efforts!

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Inspiring: Camp Morasha had a powerful presentation today promoting the incredible Herzberg campaign in honor of their beautiful daughter Charlotte A"H. Today is the Shloshim, which coincides with Shiva Asar b'Tamuz. What better time to finally make shalom. Click the link below to bring chizuk to the family, and may we see the ultimate geulah shleima! https://ShalomForCharlotte.com 🙏 It should be a zechus for Shaindel A"H bas Chaim Yehuda Leib.

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Two Arrested After Stolen Moped Chase Leaves Nassau Officers Injured - 5 Towns Central

By 5 Towns Central Staff INWOOD, N.Y. (July 2, 2026) — Nassau County police have released additional details following the dramatic attempted arrest in Inwood that was captured on video and shared by Five Towns Central on Wednesday. According to detectives, officers initially stopped a man operating a moped with a female passenger near Burnside

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🌳A tractor-trailer hit into a tree at Peninsula and Gibson. Expect delays in the area.

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Happening Now: Special Chazaq & Shaare Emunah Shiva Asar B’Tammuz Event with Charlie Harary.

🇮🇱🏡 Join us for a great Israel Real Estate event in the Five Towns! 📅 Sunday, July 19 🕖 Session 1: 7:00 PM 🎤 Hear from Rabbi Daniel Cohen and industry experts on buying in the growing Jerusalem Duet community. 🕗 Session 2: 8:15 PM 📈 Get the latest strategies for buying with the weak U.S. dollar and discover exceptional real estate opportunities in Jerusalem, Netanya, Ra'anana, and Tel Aviv. ⚠️ Limited seats available! Reserve your spot today. www.israelevent.live/75W

Motsai Shabbos Updates: Netanyahu July 4th Address Vs. Mamdami's Disgraceful Address - 5 Towns Central

By 5 Towns Central Staff Gut Vuch & Shavuah Tov to all! JERUSALEM (July 4, 2026) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marked America’s 250th Independence Day on Saturday with a video message celebrating the United States’ historic milestone and underscoring what he described as the deep and lasting partnership between Israel and America. In his

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https://5townscentral.com/2026/07/04/motsai-shabbos-updates-netanyahu-july-4th-address-vs-mamdamis-disgraceful-address/ One individual praised the United States of America, and the other disparaged it.

Beachgoers Alerted After Suspected Shark Bite Incident at Jones Beach - 5 Towns Central

By 5 Towns Central Staff Wantagh, NY (July 5, 2026) — Mid-summer heat waves drawing massive crowds to the South Shore took a dramatic turn after a swimmer was injured in a suspected shark attack. The incident triggered emergency protocols and left regional beachgoers on high alert during a heavily attended holiday weekend. The encounter

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https://5townscentral.com/2026/07/05/beachgoers-alerted-after-suspected-shark-bite-incident-at-jones-beach/

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😲 Wild Footage Following Police Chase: A six-car crash occurred in Inwood at approximately 3:20 a.m. last night. According to reports, the gray car, seen with severe rear-end damage, was fleeing Nassau County police when it ran a red light and slammed into several other vehicles, triggering the multi-car crash.

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🇺🇸🛩️ WOW: Incredible footage from the air show at Jones Beach today! Front row seat! Thank you Gedalia 🙌

Now Enrolling! If you or someone you know is looking for a small, warm, home-based daycare/playgroup in the Five Towns/Far Rockaway area, please take a look at the flyer below. Tiny Tots Day Care offers a nurturing environment with personalized care and a maximum of five children. We’d love to connect! Please feel free to share. Text or Call: 516-788-0831

The Next 250: A Fork in the Road - 5 Towns Central

By Rabbi Binyamin Silver, Esq. As we prepare to celebrate the 250th birthday of this extraordinary country, it behooves us to reflect not merely on where America has been, but on where she may be heading. In an age marked by deep political polarization, cultural upheaval, shifting moral frameworks, technological disruption, and the recent alarming

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https://5townscentral.com/2026/07/03/the-next-250-a-fork-in-the-road/

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Accident: There is a bad accident on 878 right by Central heading towards the Beach. Ambulances and police are on the scene. Avoid the area.

🇮🇱🏡 Join us for a great Israel Real Estate event in the Five Towns! 📅 Sunday, July 19 🕖 Session 1: 7:00 PM 🎤 Hear from Rabbi Daniel Cohen and industry experts on buying in the growing Jerusalem Duet community. 🕗 Session 2: 8:15 PM 📈 Get the latest strategies for buying with the weak U.S. dollar and discover exceptional real estate opportunities in Jerusalem, Netanya, Ra'anana, and Tel Aviv. ⚠️ Limited seats available! Reserve your spot today. https://israelevent.live/75W

⚾💞A Special Moment at Yankee Stadium: Holocaust survivor Sally Muschel was honored by the New York Yankees, just months after being recognized at the White House. Joining her was her great-grandson from the Five Towns, making the occasion even more meaningful for local residents. NY Yankees: "Now 100 years old, Muschel has spent decades sharing her story with schools and audiences throughout the tri-state area."

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🌧️ Weather Update: There is currently a Flash Flood Warning for Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau County until 1:30 PM. Heavy rain may lead to rapidly developing flash flooding. Avoid flooded roads, never drive through standing water, and use extra caution if you need to travel.

Tonight! With special guest speaker Rabbi Yechiel Spero. Please note the location change.

🙌🏻🥳🚘 FINALLY: We can all breathe a sigh of relief, now that the sunken drain on Rockaway Turnpike has finally been fixed! After months of 5TC-advocating, assistance from our local politicians, dozens of flat tires, and thousands of dollars of repairs...the drain is finally fixed! We thank everyone for their assistance!!

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🚨Wild Footage: Surveillance footage shows the moment a roof collapsed inside a BJ’s Wholesale Club in Oakhurst, New Jersey. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

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A Rabbi's Plea: Integrate the Charedim, But Not Through Coercion & Persecution - 5 Towns Central

In a strongly worded open letter, Rabbi Pini Dunner urges Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt the arrests and imprisonment of yeshiva students, warning that the current enforcement tactics are morally wrong and strategically counterproductive. Rabbi Dunner, who has long advocated for greater Charedi participation in the IDF, emphasizes that the ultra-Orthodox community must become

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😲🌊 Wild: Footage of major flooding in Deal NJ, among other cities in NJ that got hammered due to the storms. Cars were submerged, people needed to be rescued by Chaverim, and homes were terribly damaged. We hope all are safe and sound.

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Federal Disaster Assistance Approved for New York Residents Impacted by Severe Storms - 5 Towns Central

By 5 Towns Central Staff OAKLAND GARDENS, N.Y. (July 6, 2026) — Homeowners, renters, and business owners across the region who sustained property damage during the severe storms on May 20, 2026, can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans. The financial relief program is designed to help local communities recover from the unexpected severe

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Lost His Ways: President Trump announced while on his visit to Turkey that the United States is completely sanctions on Turkey. Turkey and Qatar are the largest sponsors of the Muslim Brotherhood, which is a terror organization that funds global Jihad, including Hamas. Trump also plans on allowing Turkey to purchase F-35s, which Israel has classified as a national security issue.

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🙌🏻 Special Gathering: Generations of Torah leadership came together at Camp HASC as Rav Yaakov Bender met descendants of Rav Boruch Ber Leibowitz and Rav Elchanan Wasserman after visiting with campers and staff.

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⚠️ Building Evacuation: A Midtown Manhattan high-rise has been evacuated after construction workers discovered buckled columns, sagging floors, and falling bricks. 42nd and 43rd Streets near 2nd Avenue are closed as the NYC Department of Buildings assesses the structural concerns. Avoid the area and expect traffic delays.

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Upper East Side Health Warning Issued Following Surge in Legionnaires’ Disease Cases - 5 Towns Central

By 5 Towns Central Staff NEW YORK, N.Y. (July 7, 2026) — Municipal health authorities are advising residents, employees, and visitors across a large section of Manhattan’s Upper East Side to monitor themselves for respiratory symptoms following a significant spike in confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease. According to the latest tracking data from public health

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WATCH: PM Netanyahu says despite President Trump’s personal friendship with Erdogan, Turkey is “not a friendly state” to the U.S., adding that Erdogan “threatens to destroy my country.”

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💥Renewed U.S. Airstrikes Target Strategic Energy Corridor & Airport Read More: https://5townscentral.com/2026/07/07/renewed-u-s-airstrikes-target-strategic-energy-corridor-airport/

LOCAL PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Five Towns non-profit seeks an organized, experienced part-time office staffer (25-30 hrs/week @ $25-$30/hr), to execute/manage tasks such as: Billing/Receivables/Collections, Vendor Payments/Payroll/Bank Management, Customer Relations & Records Management. Must be proficient using Excel and other PC tools, and be comfortable interacting with customers & vendors. Will be trained to use our unique software tools. Email a current resume and references to mailto:FIVETOWNJOB@GMAIL.COM

Rabbi Shmuel Zucker: Starting Over with Hashem, Discovering the Hashem I Never Got to Know - 5 Towns Central

Rabbi Shmuel Zucker on Let’s Get Real with Coach Menachem Sunday July 5th. Starting Over with Hashem: Discovering the Hashem I Never Got to Know / For Those Who Grew Up with Pressure, Fear, Guilt, or Pain—Discovering a Deeper, Warmer Relationship with Hashem Rabbi Shmuel Zucker joins Let’s Get Real with Coach Menachem for a

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🇮🇱🏡 Join us for a great Israel Real Estate event in the Five Towns! 📅 Sunday, July 19 🕖 Session 1: 7:00 PM 🎤 Hear from Rabbi Daniel Cohen and industry experts on buying in the growing Jerusalem Duet community. 🕗 Session 2: 8:15 PM 📈 Get the latest strategies for buying with the weak U.S. dollar and discover exceptional real estate opportunities in Jerusalem, Netanya, Ra'anana, and Tel Aviv. ⚠️ Limited seats available! Reserve your spot today. https://israelevent.live/75W

Ceasefire Likely Over: Reporter: “Mr. President, is the ceasefire over? Is the MOU dead?” President Trump: “To me, I think it's over. I don't wanna deal with them anymore. They're scum. They're sick people. They're led by sick people, and they're vicious, violent people, and if they had a nuclear weapon, they'd use it. As far as I'm concerned, it's over.” Knowing Trump, that decision may change later this morning. We shall see what happens.

The Biale Rebbe Shlita of Bnei Brak is in the Five Towns The Rebbe is staying in Lawrence, see flyer for details, with a special Friday night tisch in Cedarhurst! For appts. and information, please call/WhatsApp 917-272-4045

🚨 UPDATE ON MANHATTAN BUILDING: Officials are continuing to assess the structural concerns at the NYC Pfizer building on East 42nd Street after support columns were found buckling. Evacuations remain in effect for nearby buildings and schools, and thankfully, no injuries have been reported.

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Why Fighting Antisemitism With Deplatforming & Power Alone Is Failing, A Chasidic Insider’s Perspective - 5 Towns Central

In a candid and thought-provoking analysis, correspondent Jake Turx, one of the most recognizable Hasidic Jewish faces in America, shares hard-earned insights drawn from fifteen years of direct engagement with tens of thousands of non-Jews across the country. Turx challenges conventional approaches to combating antisemitism, arguing that many professional “Jew-hatred experts” misunderstand its roots. He

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Accident/Closure: There is currently an accident on West Broadway by Franklin Ave. An individual was struck sadly, and we hope they are ok. EMS, Police, the Fire Department, and Hatzalah are on scene. Besuros Tovos.

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Update: Please have in mind Moshe ben Dina, a community member involved in the accident yesterday, who is in need rachamei shamayim. B'suros Tovos.

LOCAL PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Five Towns non-profit seeks an organized, experienced part-time office staffer (25-30 hrs/week @ $25-$30/hr), to execute/manage tasks such as: Billing/Receivables/Collections, Vendor Payments/Payroll/Bank Management, Customer Relations & Records Management. Must be proficient using Excel and other PC tools, and be comfortable interacting with customers & vendors. Will be trained to use our unique software tools. Email a current resume and references to mailto:FIVETOWNJOB@GMAIL.COM

City & State Authorities Launch Comprehensive Strategy to Accelerate Municipal Bus Transit - 5 Towns Central

By 5 Towns Central Staff NEW YORK, N.Y. (July 9, 2026) — Municipal and state leadership have unveiled a broad joint initiative aimed at significantly modernizing public transit speeds and overall service reliability across New York City. The comprehensive action plan targets 50 key travel corridors spanning some of the most delay-prone routes in the

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🇮🇱🏡 Join us for a great Israel Real Estate event in the Five Towns! 📅 Sunday, July 19 🕖 Session 1: 7:00 PM 🎤 Hear from Rabbi Daniel Cohen and industry experts on buying in the growing Jerusalem Duet community. 🕗 Session 2: 8:15 PM 📈 Get the latest strategies for buying with the weak U.S. dollar and discover exceptional real estate opportunities in Jerusalem, Netanya, Ra'anana, and Tel Aviv. ⚠️ Limited seats available! Reserve your spot today. https://israelevent.live/75W

Substantial Rainfall and Thunderstorms Expected to Impact Metropolitan Area - 5 Towns Central

  By 5 Towns Central Staff   NEW YORK, N.Y. (July 8, 2026) — Regional weather monitoring teams are issuing early warnings for heavy downpours and potential localized flooding expected to hit the metropolitan area over the next two days. A weather pattern carrying significant moisture is moving into the region, bringing consecutive periods of

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📖 One chapter closes. A new opportunity begins. As Torat Imecha Nach Yomi begins Neviim Achronim on July 9, there's never been a better time to join thousands of women learning one perek a day. Start fresh with us and experience the power of consistent Torah learning. 👉 Sign up today: https://go.ou.org/BQIAr

🤝 Local Visit: R' Mordechai Kaminetzky and R' Sholom Ber Sorotzkin speaking together at Hachaim Vihashalom last night!

A Rare Opportunity to Help a Geir & Giyoress in Need Maran HaGaon Rabbi Yitzchak Zilberstein has personally urged the public to help a geir and giyoress from Meoros HaTorah who have been left with virtually nothing. Maran emphasizes the tremendous zechus of supporting them, as donors have the opportunity to fulfill two mitzvos asei d'Oraysa through this special act of chesed. 🙏 Please join this important mitzvah today. Donate https://www.kupat.org/Project/2417?source=Visline7

🚧 Traffic Alert: Broadway is closed between Muriel Ave. and Washington Ave. due to electrical work. Please use alternate routes and expect delays.

Service your boiler before it services you. A simple annual tune-up can improve efficiency, extend the life of your system, and catch problems before they become expensive. Call 929.417.0596 today to schedule your boiler service with B&B Mechanical Plumbing & Heating.

✈️ WATCH: Palm Beach International Airport has officially been renamed Donald J. Trump International Airport, with the airport code changing from PBI to DJT. Read More: https://5townscentral.com/2026/07/09/south-florida-aviation-hub-formally-rebranded-following-state-mandate/

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Mamdani's Municipal Immigrant Map Just So Happens to Exclude Jewish Enclaves Among Others - 5 Towns Central

By 5 Towns Central Staff NEW YORK, N.Y. (July 9, 2026) — A newly published municipal map highlighting dozens of immigrant enclaves across the five boroughs has sparked controversy regarding the criteria used to catalog the city’s diverse cultural footprint. The visual guide, released by city tourism and immigrant affairs agencies, identifies 30 distinct geographic

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🏗️Building Begins: Construction has officially begun on 2 World Trade Center in New York City, exactly 25 years after 9/11. The 1,226-foot, 55-story skyscraper, which will serve as American Express’s new global headquarters, is expected to be completed in 2031.

Seattle’s only tahara facility was completely destroyed in a devastating fire. Baruch Hashem, no one was injured, but the building is now inoperable. The Chevra Kadisha must urgently create a temporary facility and begin rebuilding. Please help restore this sacred work of chesed shel emes. Donate now: https://thechesedfund.com/sjcfirefund/help-rebuild?aff=5t6

Genizah: The recently established Vaad HaGeniza of America held its first burial on Wednesday at a Long Island cemetery . The program launched several weeks ago with a pilot of 30 one-ton bins placed in Jewish communities throughout the tristate area. It is the first year-round sheimos disposal service in the United States.

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🔥Powerful Words From Chaskel Bennett: "When Jews are portrayed as monsters ... by podcasters and yes, by elected officials, it becomes clear that this is no longer political debate. It is outright demonization." #Mamdani & cronies. Read more here: https://5townscentral.com/2026/07/10/agudath-israel-new-york-legislative-meet-greet-affirms-strength-resolve-amidst-rising-antisemitism/