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CBS News
24-06-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
North Texas Jewish, Iranian voices react to conflict
Gadi Cohen's mother is his go-to for news on his family in Israel. She lives in Arlington but keeps tabs on what's happening in the conflict between Israel, Iran, and now, the United States. "My mom checks with them daily basis," Gadi Cohen. "And I call my mom and say, 'how's everybody, and everything.'" He and his wife are reluctant to bring unnecessary attention to their business, Milk & Honey Jerusalem Market and Grill. "Personally, a very small part is worried about what's going to happen over here," Amy Cohen said. "We're more worried about what's happening over there." The 58-year-old said her husband, Gadi, talks to his mother multiple times daily, and they are all watching the news. So far, their family has not been injured, but watching the conflict is difficult. "A lot of times we have the news playing all day, whether that's calming or more anxiety-inducing, I'm not sure," Amy Cohen said. It's the same feeling for Iranians in North Texas who are watching two countries take on their native government. Homeira Hesami is the chairwoman of the Iranian-American Community of North Texas. Hesami and her members said the nuclear conversation in her country has been going on for 20 years. "Unfortunately, you know, the Western countries, collectively, they fail to do their job and stop the regime. And that's where we are right now," Hesami said. Hesmai is watching her people struggle through a battle with two separate countries. While it hurts, she said it's necessary to remove the current regime. "So, it's unfortunate, but a nuclear Iran is very dangerous. It's dangerous to its own people, it's dangerous to the region, and it's dangerous to the world," Hesami said. An ongoing conflict could take its toll on the Cohen's business and customers. "Because our products come from Israel. So if there's more warfare going on, more missiles, more destruction, is that going to affect our supply?" Amy Cohen said. "Will we be able to give customers a little taste of home?" The couple said they remain customer-focused. Trying not to let their anxiety or worries rub off, no matter who walks in the door. "We don't ask people their nationality or religious preferences or political views," Amy Cohen said. "We just ask, what would you like? Would you like a falafel?"
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Yahoo
Jealous Doctor Sent Creepy Photos to Family of Ex's New Flame — then Targeted a 99-Year-Old Grandma
A Pennsylvania doctor learned her fate after pleading guilty to terrorizing the family of her ex-boyfriend's new love. On Wednesday, March 28, former infectious disease doctor Amy Cohen, 36, of Narberth, was sentenced to 11 to 23 months in prison after pleading guilty to arson, terroristic threats with the intent to terrorize another and other crimes, according to online court records. As part of her plea agreement, an attempted murder charge was dropped, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. She was credited for the six months she spent in an inpatient mental health facility after the crimes, the Inquirer reported. Given her mental health struggles, defense attorney John McMahon asked the judge to release her on probation, with credit served for the time she spent in jail, and two hospitals, according to the Inquirer. Going to jail would make her 'backslide' and 'lose the benefit of all this treatment,' he said. The judge disagreed, telling Cohen, 'The next step in your rehabilitation process is understanding there are consequences for your actions and accepting them.' The crimes initially came to authorities' attention on Nov. 24, 2023, when Lower Merion Township police began investigating a report about a threatening flyer found at a grandmother's home, the department said in a statement. The flyer featured anti-semitic language and pictures of the woman's two granddaughters, with their eyes crossed out, police said, according to the Philly Voice. It also said the granddaughters needed to "quit their jobs and move out of Pennsylvania," according to police. On Nov. 30, police and firefighters were called to the home again when a fire was set at the front door. Surveillance cameras set up after the flyer was found on the property showed a White female setting 'an intentional fire' at the front door while the grandmother was asleep inside, repeatedly trying to accelerate the blaze by spraying the flames with a flammable liquid, police said. The fire eventually burned out before extending beyond the home's front porch. The new boyfriend of one of the woman's granddaughters reviewed the footage and immediately recognized the person who set the fire as Cohen, police said, the Inquirer reports. "Police believe this crime came as a result of Cohen's ex-boyfriend leaving her for another woman," Lieutenant Jim Baitinger said at the time, ABC 6 reports. "The house she allegedly burned belonged to the new girlfriend's 99-year-old grandmother."The man said Cohen was upset about their recent breakup, the Inquirer reports. Cohen was arrested and charged with attempted murder, arson, aggravated arson, ethnic intimation and other crimes. She was held at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility on $5 million cash bail before she was released. Before Cohen was sentenced, the granddaughter, who has not been publicly identified, told the judge that she has been wracked by fear and paranoia since the threats began in 2023, according to the Inquirer. When Cohen was out on bail, the woman said she felt like she always had to 'look over my shoulder,' the outlet reports. As for setting the fire, the granddaughter said, 'Amy demonstrated a total disregard for human life which is disgusting, knowing that she is a doctor,' the Inquirer reports. Her attorney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Carr's Hill Welcomes New Hires Amy Cohen as CFO/CCO and Devin Lockett as Associate
NEW ORLEANS, February 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carr's Hill Capital Partners Management, LP ("CHP") welcomes Amy Cohen, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer and Devin Lockett as an Associate to its team. These additions underscore CHP's commitment to expanding its capabilities and driving value in the lower middle-market industrial and infrastructure services sectors. Amy Cohen, CPA most recently served as Chief Financial Officer at RestorixHealth, a private equity-owned healthcare company, and at Bernhard Energy Solutions where she collaborated with CHP Managing Partner H. David de Laureal. Before returning to her hometown of New Orleans in 2015, she was the Sr. Director of SEC Compliance and Financial Reporting at DIRECTV. Cohen began her career at Arthur Andersen in Los Angeles. Alongside her professional achievements, Cohen has actively volunteered on the Board of Directors for the Pontchartrain Conservancy since 2018. She was an honoree as a 2024 City Business Woman of the Year. "Amy's extensive experience in financial leadership and compliance, especially when coupled with her dedication to community service, make her an invaluable addition to the Carr's Hill team," said H. David de Laureal, Managing Partner of CHP. "Her expertise will play a crucial role as we continue to invest in the functional and operational foundation of the firm." A New Orleans area native, Devin Lockett joins CHP as an Associate, bringing tenured experience in private equity and investment banking. Lockett was previously an Associate at Great Hill Partners, a $5 Billion private equity firm based in Boston. He began his career as an analyst in Credit Suisse's Global Industrials investment banking group in New York City. "Devin's analytical capabilities and industry experience align perfectly with our mission to source, execute, invest, and grow lower middle-market businesses," added de Laureal. "We are thrilled to welcome him to the team and are confident he will make significant contributions to the growth of our portfolio and the success of our firm." About Carr's Hill Partners Carr's Hill Partners is a lower middle-market private equity firm that provides capital and expertise to family and founder-owned industrial and infrastructure services companies. Based in New Orleans, CHP invests throughout North America, focusing on the Southern United States. The firm's operating expertise, institutional capabilities and network of executives provide management partners with a foundation for exceptional growth. For more information, visit: View source version on Contacts Travis Rachaltravis@ 504-334-8754 Sign in to access your portfolio
