Amanda Peterson Dead At 43
Actor Amanda Peterson, briefly a star name in Hollywood following her turn as an Arizona cheerleader in the 1980s romantic comedy Can’t Buy Me Love, has died at the age of 43.
NYPD Say Paintball Shooter Is Targeting Brooklyn Jewish Community
Brooklyn, NY – Police today were looking for a man who targeted the frum community in Brooklyn with a paint ball gun, in what is suspected to be a hate crime, CBS2 is reporting exclusively.
NYPD Seeks Suspect In ATV Assault on Cop
The NYPD is cracking down on four-wheeler racing in the Bronx — but at a price. A police officer was injured when a driver rammed him from behind. The driver is nowhere to be found.
Jewish Hollywood Producer Jerry Weintraub Passes Away
Jerry Weintraub, a Hollywood producer whose long career touched entertainers from Elvis Presley to George Clooney, died Monday at his home in Santa Barbara, California, his publicist said.
UK Rabbis Urge Support For Beth Alexander In Custody Battle
A group of leading British rabbis have criticised the Austrian Jewish community for its treatment of a British woman involved in a custody battle with her Austrian ex-husband.
Monsey Energy Co. Oaying $1.25M To Cover Fraud
MONSEY – A Monsey-based energy company accused of ripping off people by falsely promising lower rates is being forced to repay $1.25 million to 25,000 customers, the state attorney general said Monday.
Rabbi Ezra Scheinberg Accused of Sexual Aabuse Allegations
The Nazareth District Court rejected Tuesday an appeal by a well-known rabbi from northern Israel facing sexual abuse allegations, after the Magistrates’ Court decided to allow his name to be published.
Hammer Used To Kill Florida Doctor Teresa Sievers
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – A southwest Florida doctor and mother of two who was found murdered in her home last week was killed with a hammer, sources close to the investigation tell CBS affiliate WINK.
Israeli Army Establishes ‘Commando Brigade’ of Special Units
The Israeli army will establish a commando brigade comprised of several existing special units, Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot decided on Monday.