New York City
Brickbat: Religious Rites
Yeshiva University, in New York City, has its roots in a school teaching Jewish immigrants and their children Hebrew, the Talmud and some secular subjects. Today, it still requires male students to study the Talmud daily and mandates that every door on campus have a mezuzah. It also encourages all students to take part in […]
Rikers Island Sees 2 Prisoner Deaths in 2 Days
It’s been a week since a judge approved an action plan to reform the dangerous and troubled Rikers Island jail in New York City to avoid a federal takeover, and there have already been two inmate deaths. On Monday, Rikers Island officials announced the death of Anibal Carrasquillo, 39, most likely of a drug overdose. […]
The Dangers of Rent Control on Display in the Twin Cities
Rents have reached record highs. But have no fear, renters! In the Minnesota cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, progressives persuaded people to vote for rent control. That’ll punish those greedy landlords! Except, profits are what persuade builders to build things. When profits are high, other builders build. That’s what creates more housing and, eventually, […]
New York City Toddlers Can Finally Take Off Their Masks
Finally! Long after lifting mask requirements in other settings, New York City has continued to require masks in schools and day cares for very young children. That madness will come to an end this week. Effective today, children ages 2 to 4 will no longer be forced to wear masks in schools or child care […]