Temple Beth Zion installs new rabbi Gutmann chief 173 years
Rabbi Brent P. Gutmann of Amherst was installed as the 11th Senior Rabbi of Temple Beth Zion during Shabbat services May 19 and 20. Born in Westchester and raised in Dayton, he holds degrees from Indiana University and Hebrew Union College. He led Beth Shalom Progressive in Auckland until 2026 and was senior rabbi at Temple Kol Ami in West Bloomfield from 2016 to 2022. He is married to Jill and they have four daughters.
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St Mary’s High School Graduation Set for May 25
St Mary’s High School will hold graduation at 7 30 p m Thursday May 25 at the school 142 Laverack Ave Lancaster An after party with food trucks will follow on the front lawn
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Migrant surge prompts New York state response
The surge of migrants crossing the U S Mexico border has led Governor Hochul to declare a state of emergency. New York City shelters house over 40,000 migrants as Mayor Adams plans to move people to Rockland and Orange counties. State budget funds NYC related costs but not inland communities. county officials seek funding and advance notice to prepare services while safeguards for veterans, disabled, and domestic violence victims are urged. Numerous questions remain about numbers, locations, facilities, and who pays for shelter and transport.
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New York budget marks historic investments for education and families
Lawmakers finalize a budget that fully funds Foundation Aid boosting school aid by about 10 percent on average. Cheektowaga Lancaster and Depew see 11 to 19 percent increases. Expands universal pre-K and free meals, caps child care costs, raises the minimum wage to 16 an hour, protects homeowners from foreclosure, and extends energy cost relief. WROTB reforms increase board oversight to curb wasteful spending while preserving tax relief for counties.
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