A suspect is on the run after a series of attempted carjackings, including one successful armed carjacking that ended in a crash in Flatbush. The Flatbush Scoop reported that the incident began on East 18th Street between Quentin Road and Avenue R, where the suspect carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint. A short time later, the stolen car was found crashed a few blocks away on East 16th Street, also between Quentin Road and Avenue R. Following the crash, the suspect attempted two additional carjackings at gunpoint on East 15th and East 16th Streets. Both attempts were unsuccessful, and the suspect fled the scene. In response, NYPD Aviation has been deployed to assist in the search for the perpetrator.

A snow storm dumped around 7 inches of snow in Baltimore on Monday, as yeshivas and Bais Yaakov’s stayed closed for the day, giving children a snow day. Baltimore Scoop was providing updates on their large WhatsApp platform throughout the day with important updates as well as lots of videos and photos. Below is a roundup of some of the videos.

The House and Senate will meet on Monday in a Joint Session of Congress to certify the results of the 2024 presidential vote. The Capitol riot and contretemps over certification of the 2020 presidential election converted the quadrennial, often sleepy affair of certifying the Electoral College into a full-blown national security event. Congressional security officials began erecting 10-foot-high fencing around the outer perimeter of the Capitol complex over the past few days. Some of the fences extend beyond the usual “Capitol Square” which includes the Capitol building itself. One such fence was all the way around the outer boundaries of the Russell Senate Park.

Shas chairman Aryeh Deri traveled to Bnei Brak on Thursday afternoon to be menachem avel the Rosh Yeshivah, HaGaon HaRav Meir Tzvi Bergman, on the loss of his wife, HaTzadeikis Rebbetzin Devorah Bergman, a’h. The Rosh Yeshivah and Deri spoke for over a half hour, including discussing memories from the days of HaGaon HaRav Shach, zt’l. During the conversation, the Rosh Yeshivah brought up the topic that leaves him no rest even as he mourns his wife –  the threat of IDF recruitment hanging over the heads of Bnei Torah. “I want to speak about something regarding the IDF,” the Rosh Yeshivah said in a pained voice. “We need to see to the salvation of Bnei Torah. What do they – it’s only rishus! Where will they put the yeshivah bochurim? Where?

Early Sunday morning, Chaverim of Rockland’s highly trained Search & Rescue teams sprang into action after receiving an urgent call about an injured hiker at Harriman State Park. The hiker had slipped on icy terrain, fracturing an ankle and enduring significant pain while stranded on a sheet of ice for an extended period. NYS Forest Rangers and NYS Park Police were promptly notified and joined the operation. Upon arrival, the Chaverim teams demonstrated their expertise, quickly stabilizing the hiker’s injury and providing necessary warmth to counter the freezing conditions. Using a specialized hiking stretcher, they carefully secured the hiker for transport out of the rugged terrain.

Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for “border czar,” is signaling a tough stance on immigration as he prepares to take office, expressing hopes for a new deportation agreement with Venezuela. Homan suggested that Trump will pursue negotiations similar to past arrangements with El Salvador and Mexico, ensuring that Venezuelan nationals who face deportation are returned directly to their country of origin. “We’ve got to put the safety of the American people first,” he said, underscoring the administration’s intent to enforce immigration laws more aggressively. If Venezuela refuses to cooperate, Homan indicated that deportations would continue regardless.

The IDF announced the elimination of Sa’ed Saeed Zaki Dahnoun, a senior Islamic Jihad commander, during an operation in the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza. Dahnoun, who infiltrated Israel and took part in the October 7 massacre, was killed in close-quarters combat by Givati Brigade troops operating under the 162nd Division. Dahnoun, a company commander and deputy head of the Islamic Jihad’s rocket array in northern Gaza, was also responsible for planning and leading ambushes against Israeli forces near Beit Lahia. According to IDF footage, Dahnoun and another terrorist advanced toward Israeli troops under cover of rain and darkness, concealed by blankets. The soldiers quickly engaged, killing Dahnoun while his accomplice surrendered.

The FBI has released new video clips providing further insight into Shamsud-Din Jabbar’s January 1st terrorist attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. The footage includes five clips, highlighting Jabbar’s activities leading up to and during the attack. The first clip, recorded on October 31, 2024, shows Jabbar cycling through the French Quarter using “Meta glasses”. Another October clip captures him testing the glasses by filming himself in a mirror at his rented home. Key footage from January 1, 2025, shows Jabbar placing two improvised explosive devices (IEDs). At 1:53 a.m., he leaves the first IED inside a blue cooler at Bourbon and St. Peters Streets, which was later moved by pedestrians.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer found himself in the hot seat during a Sunday interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, where he faced pointed questions about his previous assurances regarding President Joe Biden’s mental fitness. Despite mounting public skepticism, Schumer grew visibly defensive when pressed on whether top Democrats misled Americans about Biden’s cognitive state. Moderator Kristen Welker directly confronted Schumer by airing a February clip in which he enthusiastically vouched for Biden’s mental sharpness, dismissing concerns as “Right-wing propaganda.” When asked if Democrats misled the public, Schumer’s response was an evasive cascade of praise for Biden’s legislative achievements, sidestepping the core issue.

The timeless music of Reb Shlomo Carlebach Z”L resonates in shuls, homes, and yeshivas worldwide. But fans were treated to something extraordinary last Thursday—a previously unreleased “Carlebach song” composed over 30 years ago. Titled “Niggun Vayigash,” the song was discovered on an old cassette and sent to Yehuda Solomon and Shlomo Katz, who unveiled it for the first time. Watch, listen, and enjoy this rare treasure! (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)