A frightening incident unfolded Tuesday at Wurtsboro Airport in Sullivan County, where a group of bochurim went for a gliding experience. As the bochurim were being transported from the terminal to the glider area in a golf cart, a glider coming in unexpectedly struck the cart. Sources tell YWN that the pilot did not see the golf cart until it was too late. The impact was significant, and had the collision occurred at a different angle, it could have ended in tragedy. Bechasdei Hashem, all of the bochurim escaped with only minor injuries. Only one bochur required transport by Catskills Hatzolah to Ellenville Regional Hospital for further evaluation. THIS STORY WAS FIRST PUBLISHED ON THE CATSKILLS SCOOP STATUS AND GROUPS– SIGN UP NOW TO NEVER MISS A STORY IN LIVE TIME 24 HOURS A DAY!

YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of Reb Aron Dovid Rubinstein Z”L, a beloved and devoted longtime member of Hatzolah in both Kiryas Joel and the Catskills. He was 51 years old. A dedicated responder for many years, Reb Aron Dovid Z”L, a resident of Kiryas Joel, answered hundreds of emergency calls throughout his service, earning the respect and admiration of his peers and community. He was known for his calm demeanor, reliability, and wholehearted commitment to helping others in times of need. He was known in Hatzolah as KY45 and C88. He had been battling illness in recent years, and his condition significantly worsened in the past few weeks. Levaya details will be published when available. Boruch Dayan Ha’Emes… (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed its third Statement of Interest in federal court, once again backing Orthodox Jewish developers in their battle against discriminatory zoning practices in the Town of Forestburgh. The latest filing, submitted by the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division under Harmeet Dhillon and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York under Jay Clayton, asserts that Forestburgh’s actions violate federal civil rights protections.

Catskills Hatzalah responded to a terrifying incident Sunday afternoon involving a 5-year-old child who nearly drowned at Zimmerman Estates on Zimmerman Road in Loch Sheldrake. The call came in at approximately 4:45 PM. A medevac helicopter was initially requested, but Hatzalah Paramedics ultimately transported the child to Catskill Regional Medical Center by ambulance. Bichasdei Hashem, sources tell YWN that the child was alert and crying while being cared for at the scene — a hopeful sign following the traumatic event. A name for Tehillim will be published when it becomes available.

Travelers heading upstate on Thursday nights this summer will be able to catch a minyan without having to worry about seasonal heat, humidity, or heavy rains, with the Tefilas Mordche Mincha Area moving to an indoor, air-conditioned space for the first time ever. The Mincha Area will be operating inside The Marketplace shopping center in Spring Valley, located just off exit 14 of the New York State Thruway. Minyanim will be held every Thursday starting on June 26th and running through August 28th. The mall’s first entrance offers the fastest access to the Mincha Area, with signs posted inside the mall pointing travelers to the davening spot.

As thousands of frum families travel to the Catskills and other summer destinations, Chevra Hatzalah and Catskills Hatzalah have launched a comprehensive Summer Safety Awareness Campaign to help prevent injuries, accidents, and — rachmana litzlan — avoidable tragedies. With guidance from Rabbonim and input from first responders, law enforcement, and medical professionals, the campaign provides culturally sensitive, practical safety messages through a variety of platforms. These include impactful videos, printed flyers in shuls and bungalow colonies, and targeted content on digital and social media.

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Sullivan County Sheriff Michael Schiff demonstrated his ongoing commitment to safety once again, hosting a meeting that had Jewish community leaders and law enforcement officials joining together to discuss multiple issues in advance of the nine week-long summer season.

In a heartbreaking tragedy, the Yeshiva of South Fallsburg community is mourning the loss of a 19-month-old child who was struck and killed by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon. The child, Yaakov Yisroel Jurkansky, is an einikel of Hagaon Harav Elya Ber Wachtfogel, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva of South Fallsburg, and a son of Reb Reuven Jurkanski. The incident occurred just after 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Estate Drive and Laurel Park Road in the Catskills. Catskills Hatzolah paramedics responded swiftly, doing everything in their power to save the young child’s life. Tragically, their efforts were unsuccessful, and the child was Niftar. Misaskim and Chesed Shel Emes are on the scene, ensuring proper kavod hames for the niftar.

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