NOVEMBER UPDATE BERENSON V. BIDEN

Update on Berenson v Biden: our responses to the motions to dismiss are out
I'll admit to being biased, but they are GOOD. I suspect we've caused the defendants and their expensive legal teams indigestion.

ALEX BERENSON
NOV 2, 2023

Meanwhile, back at the Berenson v Biden ranch…

As you know, I sued White House officials and Pfizer board members in April for their 2021 conspiracy to force Twitter to ban me over my mRNA vaccine reporting.

The suit, Berenson v Biden, was filed in federal court in Manhattan. In August, the defendants, including former senior advisor for Covid response Andy Slavitt, replied with their motions to dismiss the case. Last month, we answered those motions.

I may delve into the nitty-gritty specifics of our (and their) arguments later. But for now better to focus on what lawyers call the overall posture of the case.

Which could fairly be described as coiled.

Motions to dismiss are a standard defense tactic, particularly in federal lawsuits, where the Supreme Court raised pleading standards about 15 years ago. Essentially, defendants claim that because of legal precedents or the case facts or both, the plaintiff has not presented a viable claim and so the judge should end it immediately.

(No paywall this time, but I hope you’ll subscribe. 20 cents a day, cheaper than a gumball and way better for your teeth.) MORE AT Update on Berenson v Biden: our responses to the motions to dismiss are out (substack.com)

BY SPECIAL REQUEST, A CROTON THANKSGIVING PROGRAM AT CET, CIRCA 1966, 1967, MRS. LOCKWOOD'S 3RD GRADE READING GROUP

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A CROTON THANKSGIVING PROGRAM AT CET, CIRCA 1966, 1967

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THAT MOUNT KISCO RALLY, BET TORAH SYNAGOGUE

Mount Kisco Rally Calls for Return of Hostages Held in Gaza
October 30, 2023--Andrew Vitelli

Three weeks after a shocking terrorist attack against Israel, congregants of Bet Torah synagogue in Mount Kisco gathered outside Village Hall to deliver a simple message about the men, women and children held hostage in Gaza: Bring them home.

Braving a steady rain throughout Sunday’s rally, more than 200 congregants and other community members came to show their support, many holding posters baring the faces of kidnap victims and some waving or holding Israeli flags.

The Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas left about 1,400 Israelis dead and nearly 250 more held captive. MORE AT Mount Kisco Rally Calls for Return of Hostages Held in Gaza | The Examiner News

WOMAN HOSPITALIZED AFTER 50 FOOT FALL AT CROTON-0N-HUDSON HIKING TRAIL

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Woman Hospitalized After 50-Foot Fall At Croton-On-Hudson Hiking Trail

Thanks to quick action from first responders, a woman was rescued from a Northern Westchester hiking trail after falling up to 50 feet down an embankment, fire officials said.

A woman was rescued from the Croton Gorge Trail after falling up to 50 feet down an embankment, fire officials said.Photo Credit: Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department

Ben Crnic--11/02/2023 9:30 a.m.

The incident happened on Saturday, Oct. 28 just before 5:30 p.m., when first responders were sent to help a fall victim at the Croton Gorge Trail in Croton-On-Hudson.

According to the Croton-On-Hudson Fire Department....see more at https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/cortlandt/woman-hospitalized-after-50-foot-fall-at-croton-on-hudson-hiking-trail-x/

EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH TWO NEW HASIDIC VILLAGES IN HUDSON VALLEY MEET OBSTACLES AND LITIGATION

November 1, 2023 Rcbizjournal

Timing Of Passage Of An Amendment To the Village Incorporation Law May Derail Efforts Underway In Orange And Sullivan Counties

By Tina Traster

Two upstate Hasidic communities are each trying to form new villages in Sullivan and Orange counties but proposed legislation modifying the 150-year-old law that establishes the mechanism to create a village could derail these efforts. The bill, written by Senator James Skoufis, has passed both the Assembly and the Senate and is awaiting a trip to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk for signature.

The law, if signed, could have implications for the proposed villages of Seven Springs in the Town of Monroe in Orange County and the Village of Ateres in Sullivan County. MORE AT Efforts to Establish Two New Hasidic Villages in Hudson Valley Meet Obstacles And Litigation - Rockland County Business Journal (rcbizjournal.com)

VARSITY XC---CONGRATS TO THE TEAM FOR A STRONG FINISH

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Varsity XC ----Congrats to the Varsity XC team for a strong finish!

League Meet Updates: The girls finished 2nd overall! Charlotte, Maya, Sonia, & Anne were All-League. Dalia, Margaret, & Juliana were Honorable Mention. For the boys: Dylan was All-League and Conor was Honorable Mention. Excellent work Tiger XC!! We wish our Seniors Dylan and Charlotte the best going forward and beyond! PHOTOS AT (2) Facebook AND (2) Facebook AND (2) Facebook

UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS---WESTCHESTER STANDS WITH ISRAEL BENEFIT CONCERT

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Westchester Stands with Israel Benefit Concert
With Neshama Carlebach
Sunday, November 5
7:00 to 8:30 PM

Takes place at Westchester Jewish Center, 175 Rockland Avenue, Mamaroneck
Parking is limited at WJC but available on neighboring streets.

Join us for a county-wide collaborative benefit concert featuring award-winning singer-songwriter Neshama Carlebach. Advance registration is required to attend this free event benefiting Israel. In lieu of buying a ticket, please donate to UJA’s Israel Emergency Fund. Please give generously. If you have already donated, thank you!

Register and Donate here