A newly released poll conducted by co/efficient shows Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik in a near tie with Democratic incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul in a hypothetical race for New York governor in 2026. The survey of likely voters indicates Hochul leading Stefanik 43% to 42%, with 15% of voters undecided. The same poll highlights President Donald Trump’s favorability in New York, where he holds a 44% favorability rating, surpassing Hochul’s net approval rating of -17%. Only 23% of respondents believe Hochul deserves re-election, while nearly two-thirds prefer a new governor, underscoring her vulnerability. Stefanik, a staunch Trump ally representing New York’s 21st Congressional District, has not officially declared her candidacy but has expressed strong interest.

TALLAHASSEE — In a landmark move for faith-based and volunteer emergency medical services, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 1487 into law, formally recognizing Hatzalah and similar volunteer EMS groups as vital emergency service providers. The legislation, championed by Rep. Fabián Basabe and co-sponsored by Reps.

British Airways announced on Friday that it will be halting all flights to Israel until at least August 1, citing ongoing safety risks amid heightened tensions in the region.
A spokesperson for the airline confirmed the move, which comes in the wake of a recent missile attack near Ben Gurion Airport by Iranian-backed Houthi militants. The strike earlier this month caused injuries and disrupted travel near Israel’s primary international gateway.

According to a report published by the Saudi daily Asharq Al-Awsat, Hamas is grappling with a deepening financial crisis as its war with Israel continues to rage throughout Gaza.
Insiders within the organization disclosed that Hamas is finding it increasingly difficult to meet payroll obligations—not just for its civilian government employees, but also for operatives in its armed forces and personnel in various affiliated branches.
The sources further noted that the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the group’s military arm, have gone nearly three months without paying their fighters. In addition to unpaid wages, they are also struggling to obtain vital equipment needed for ongoing combat operations.
{Matzav.com Israel}

קצירת חיטים לפסח תשפ”וצילום: שוקי לרר
קצירת חיטים לפסח תשפ”וצילום: שוקי לרר
קצירת חיטים לפסח תשפ”וצילום: שוקי לרר

JACKSON, NJ — A third yeshiva student from Lakewood has died following a horrific crash early Friday morning that has devastated the tight-knit Orthodox Jewish community.

Rav Shmuel Kamenetsky, rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva of Philadelphia and the zekan roshei yeshiva in America, continues to be treated in the Intensive Care Unit after being admitted shortly before the onset of Shabbos.
Rav Shmuel was first hospitalized on Wednesday night and is battling pneumonia. Despite being administered multiple rounds of antibiotics, his condition remains largely unchanged from before Shabbos.
However, family members report that the rosh yeshiva was alert and awake today.

Kanye West, known as Ye, made headlines by announcing a sudden reversal in his stance on antisemitism, following years of incendiary behavior. The declaration came just hours after the tragic shooting in Washington, D.C., where Yaron Lischnisky and Sarah Milgram lost their lives.
Ye, who has long courted controversy through his antisemitic statements and actions—including the recent release of a track provocatively titled “Heil Hitler”—used the social media platform X to issue a string of remorseful posts. This change in tone stands in stark contrast to his February proclamation: “IM NEVER APOLOGIZING FOR MY JEWISH COMMENTS.”