Tuesday January 27 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 26° Cloudy skies. Flurries or snow showers possible late Winds at 10 to 20 mph.

Forecasters are tracking a potential coastal storm that could bring snow to New Jersey late Saturday into Sunday. While the chance for impactful snow and wind has increased, meteorologists say the storm’s track remains uncertain and confidence is still low as of Tuesday.

- Giyus law ready for vote in Knesset 

Boaz Bismuth announced that the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee has finished reviewing all sections of the Draft Law and is close to voting on it. He emphasized that after years of delays, the law is finally advancing toward approval, framing it as a historic step that will strengthen both the Israeli military and society.

- Netanyahu Blames Biden administration: Our fighters fell because we didn't have enough ammunition due to arms embargo. That changed when Trump took office.

- 3pm Update on next storm: A potential coastal storm could impact New Jersey next weekend (late Saturday, 1/31, into Sunday or early Monday). Chances of snow have increased slightly to 40–50%, though it’s still too early to call a hit or miss due to the storm’s uncertainty. Three scenarios remain: total miss (30%), direct hit (10%), or a “coast hugger” impacting southern and eastern areas (60%). Precipitation is expected to begin Saturday night, with Sunday as the main storm day. Overall, there’s a good chance New Jersey sees some snow, but exact amounts and locations remain unclear. Nj1015 weather 

- Lakewood, NJ – Emergency Power Outage: An emergency power outage is planned this afternoon, January 27, for northeast Lakewood while crews make urgent electrical repairs. About 4,872 customers may lose service between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Officials say the outage is necessary for safety and to prevent more extensive damage. Affected residents will receive reverse notifications.

- Another frum radio station has gone live on the FM dial in the Lakewood area. Station 88.7 FM features Jewish music and English-language shiurim, joining 104.7 and 107.9 FM and giving local listeners three frum radio options while sitting in traffic.

- President Trump says he told Tim Walz and Jacob Frey to just GIVE UP their criminals.

"If they do that, then it all goes away!" "They have criminals, and all I said is, 'just give us your criminals.'"

- An ICE raid took place yesterday in Toms River, near Whitesville Road, resulting in several individuals being detained.

- Howell, NJ Route 9 Alert: Heavy traffic reported near Howell ShopRite after a truck took down a utility pole, causing a power outage.

- Jewish community sources in Iran reported this afternoon that there were no Jewish fatalities or injuries during the protests, contradicting online reports. They added that members of the community did not take part in anti-regime demonstrations.

Several community members were reportedly detained “by mistake” on suspicion of involvement in the protests, and community leaders said they hope the individuals will be released soon.

- Chavivim roadside assistance of Ocean county has responded to hundreds of calls during and after the storm. To reach Chavivim dial 718-871-7299. 

- Chavivim PSA: Multiple reports of Honda Odyssey vehicles experiencing window closure issues during wet weather. If you have a 2023 model and up please avoid opening windows during rain or snow,it may not close properly 

- Some Gulf officials privately believe a major U.S. strike on Iran is "likely" and that President Trump would probably target Iran’s political leadership, according to The Economist.

- Lakewood: A snowboarder being towed by a vehicle on Faraday Avenue lost control, veered into oncoming traffic, and was struck late Sunday night. The rider was hospitalized in stable condition. The driver will face summonses and charges for endangering another person.

- Giyus: Amid rising tensions within the coalition, the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Security Committee held another discussion today on the draft of the conscription law, as the legislation nears its final stages. At the same time, the Charedi parties face a critical decision: whether to continue advancing the law even without clear legal backing, given the ongoing disagreement with the committee’s legal advisors.

- Iran issues warning to U.S. Navy: An AI-generated video released on channels linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, titled “Message to the aircraft carrier Lincoln,” depicts vessels, cruise missiles, and Iranian naval activity. The video appears intended to send a deterrent message.

- After 29 years, the pizzeria side of Shalom Pizza  in Philadelphia will be closing in early March. The restaurant has been operating under the supervision of Keystone K Kosher Hashgacha.

- Security officials in Lebanon estimate, via a media outlet from the United Arab Emirates, that even if the United States takes action in Iran, Hezbollah will not intervene immediately unless it concludes that the Trump administration’s goal is to overthrow the regime.Amit Segal 

- Hostages Square Clock Stops After 843 Days At 5:35 p.m., the clock at Hostages Square which had been counting the 843 days and 12 hours since 251 people were abducted into Gaza was stopped in a symbolic moment of closure. The move follows yesterday’s return of the final hostage held in the Strip, Master Sgt. Ran Gvili.

- NJ.com reports on Lakewood’s school board that it will fight the state’s plan to take over its school district, arguing the unusual move is “neither warranted nor in the best interest” of the Ocean County community.

-  Giyus: IDF representative  in the knesset estimates: ‘80% of draft evaders and those who have received arrest warrants come from the charedi  community.’”