Monday March 18 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 51° Sunny along with a few clouds.

- Assemblyman Avi Schnall votes to increase gas tax as he voted today Yes, in favor of a bill to increase the gas tax in NJ by 2 cents a gallon per year for the next 5 years. Republicans all voted against it, but schnall joined the democrats along party line for the tax increase. The bill awaits signature of Gov Murphy.

- Assemblyman Avi Schnall sponsors another bil that l Allows persons diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or Crohn's disease to receive parking privileges reserved for persons with disability. This billbhas been introduced previously and againbin the senate by Bob Singer

- Top municipalities approving gun permits in NJ since 6/2022 Supreme Court ruling:Toms River, Newark, Old bridge,Vineland, Jackson,

Woodbridge, Ocean, Howell, Brick, Lakewood.

- Coke Soda cans on sale @shop Rite 3  12 packs for $17 plus a free 12 pack of spiced coke 

- Al Haesh על האש Event planner and in-house Chef / Caterer in Lakewood is now unde the kosher supervision of CRC Hisachdus

- A  New Kosher Pizza shop will soon be opening in Jackson at the plaza 2042 West County line rd  off Steuban lane. The famous Fialkoffs pizza is opening further down W. County ln near NPGS plaza.

- 'King Charles is NOT dead': Ukraine's British embassy issues furious denial after Russian media shared fake Buckingham Palace statement claiming Monarch 'passed away unexpectedly yesterday afternoon'

- Gvir culture back again this year Salt Shalach manos meat board includes: chef prepared dry aged herb crusted standing prime rib roast, rack of lamb, salt signature short rib pastrami, salt x herzog 4 barrels wine, salt carving set, himalayan salt grinder, salts signature sauces pre prepaid package $999 per package + add-ons

- Satmar rebbe Rav Zalman spoke motzei shabbos to all bochurim going collecting to be wary of tznius issues as they go to houses and avoid going to a home where there's pritzus. The rebbe said they should forgo the money rather than go into such a home. He also instructed the bochurim to wear a hat and play niggunim that are refined and don't bring to holelus.

- The Florida Las Olas Chabad Jewish Center was ravaged by a fire in an act of arson early Saturday morning, causing damage to the synagogue, Hebrew school, and community center, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, Fort Lauderdale Police Department, and Las Olas Chabad said.

- The Haven Hotel, a new kosher hotel opened in Lakewood, offering an ideal experience in the Toms River community for frum Jews seeking top-tier amenities. The suites offer comfortable beds, a living room, a kitchenette and a coffee maker. The hotel is completely Shabbos-friendly, and equipped with free wi-fi and parking. The Haven utilizes a back desk with completely self-service check-in and check-out.(YTK)

- Earlier this month a group of frum Jews Protested in front State House in Albany, against the state involvement in chinuch and against other organizations that are complying with the state.

 - Jackson Township Council President Jennifer Kuhn is the liaison to education for the council, attended the BOE  said contracting with the LTSA was better than the school district writing checks to families to cover transportation costs and will reduce the number of buses and school transportation vehicles on township roads.