Wednesday July 8 News Updates Lakewood

Weather: 83° Partly cloudy skies.

Be prepared  Severe thunderstorms could sweep through New Jersey on Thursday and Friday, with the potential for flash flooding and damaging wind gusts.

Today 23 Tamuz Yartzeit of : R'Moshe Cordovero, the Ramak (1522-1570). Talmid of R'Shlomo Alkabetz & R'Yosef Karo. Founded a Yeshiva in Tzfas where the Arizal & R'Chaim Vital were among his Talmidim. Author - Tomer Devora, Pardes Rimonim, Ohr Yakar, etc..

- Boys elementary school are off for the year, Day camps begin on Monday while some sleepaway camps start in a week and half 

- The Kaliver rebbe shlita is in Lakewood at his son in law  and will spend shabbos at Khal Shemen L'Mincha in Brook hill.

- On sale Jonny Pop ices in Shoprite $4.99. please note the sugar free ices does not have a hechsher 

-Brick of American cheese $12.99 at GG

- Shloimy's Kosher World in Lakewood is under new management. The new owners say the longtime supermarket is undergoing renovations to become a modern, full-service grocery while remaining open throughout the process. Customers can expect expanded hours, fully stocked departments, and continued service from the deli, bakery, meat, and produce sections as the store enters its next chapter after more than 35 years. (Feder Status)

- New restaurant in Deal: "Fortune Cookie" Kosher Chinese Restaurant located at 48 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755. under JSOR hashgacha 

- JCP&L total customers still out in New Jersey 8,262 as of this afternoon 

Lakewood Township 3 of 37,021 (< 1%)

Brick Township 54 of 36,268 (< 1%)

Howell Township 4 of 22,043 (< 1%)

Jackson Township 4 of 23,877 (< 1%)

Manchester Township 3 of 27,536 (< 1%)

Toms River Township 2 of 49,352 (< 1%)

- Millions of Shekels to Charedi Institutions Approved in Finance Committee before the knesset dissolves in a few weeks 

- New Jersey residents could see electric bills rise by another 20%, according to a new report that cites growing electricity demand from AI data centers, higher natural gas prices, and limited power generation. Consumer advocates warn rising costs could make it difficult for some families to afford basic necessities as energy demand continues to climb.

- Tzedek Association announced several major advocacy victories for federal inmates, including the rollout of Bureau of Prisons tablets that will allow unlimited video calls with family during designated hours. The tablets will also provide access to educational materials, First Step Act programming, and digital books, giving inmates new opportunities to stay connected with loved ones and prepare for reentry into society.

- A NJ state audit found that the Lakewood School District overpaid two outside educational service providers by more than $1.1 million and directed the district nearly two years ago to recover the funds. The district has yet to take action, adding to ongoing financial challenges, including its $231 million state loan debt and continued state scrutiny. APP

- The Lakewood Industrial commission meeting today approved a property swap to create additional downtown public parking. In exchange for part of its property at 317 Main Street the former Wells Fargo bank on rt 88 the LIC will receive 18 South Clifton Avenue, which will be demolished and converted into a public parking lot. The other party will also pay the LIC $15,000. The township purchased the former bank property for $2.5 million tax dollars through the LDC which transferred it to the LIC for $1

-A 12-month extension of its contract with Aggressive Property Management and Maintenance, to manage the Strand theater building 

- Lakewood Planning Board Approves Kamenitz School Expansion

The Lakewood Planning Board approved Kamenitz School's application to construct a two-story addition with a basement, allowing the school to accommodate approximately 245 additional students. Neighbors voiced concerns about existing parking and bus traffic, saying pickups and drop-offs already back up local streets. They urged the school to create a circular driveway on adjacent properties it owns to improve traffic flow. As part of the approval, the board stipulated that the basement may only be used as the school's gym and cannot be rented out for outside events. The board also encouraged the school to work with neighbors to reduce traffic impacts, including exploring the possibility of adding another entrance from Brook Road

- BDE: tragedy in Monsey, when 7-year-old Baila Weber A"H was killed after being struck by a school bus on Blauvelt Road.

- President Trump walked out directly in front of Spain's socialist PM Pedro Sanchez at NATO after cutting off trade with Spain  

- The high rise on the East Side of Manhattan which has now been deemed stable.A structurally damaged 37-story Midtown Manhattan high-rise that partially buckled Tuesday will likely require a partial demolition, according to structural engineering experts. They warn the building remains at risk of a localized collapse unless it is stabilized quickly, with several buckled columns now carrying only a fraction of the load they were designed to support.

- Giyus: The Ministry of Housing and Construction announced today to all those deemed as draft evaders who registered for the Price for Homeowner lottery that their eligibility to participate in the lottery has been disqualified due to their desertion.

- 12 Jersey Shore beaches under swimming advisories for high fecal bacteria levels including 4 in Deal ar Deal Casino, Hathaway Avenue Beach, Roosevelt Avenue, Philips Avenue, 

- Assemblyman Schnall “I am proud to sponsor legislation that will improve critical infrastructure across the state without burdening ratepayers. By updating existing infrastructure, we increase reliability. But when we strategically deploy advanced technologies, we can reduce costs for ratepayers at the same time,” said Assemblyman Avi Schnall (D-Monmouth, Ocean). “Meeting the energy demands of tomorrow can only be achieved by making forward-thinking investments today.” 

-Tomorrrow Large crowds are expected to visit the Kever of the Rav Hakollel and chief rabbi of New York city, Rabbi Yaakov Joseph Zt'l on his 124tj Yartzheit - 24 Tamuz