MTA Repairs to Disrupt Subway Service on the 1, 2, 3 and 5 Lines
New York City Transit will replace aging tracks in Lower Manhattan over the course of five weekends, including switches that move trains between local and express tracks, the MTA said.
Thief Breaking Into Cars Cools His Heels In Jail After Being Caught by Crown Heights Shomrim
A car thief who broke into two cars on East New York and Kingston overnight is contemplating his actions after being caught red handed by volunteers of Crown Heights Shomrim.
Crown Heights Home Invader ID’d, Slammed With Slew of Charges Over Monday Attack
The NYPD has named the man arrested for the home invasion and assault in a Crown Heights home Monday, announcing a slew of charges that are likely to see him finishing the better part of a decade behind bars.
39 Vendors and Growing
Before its official launch, BookBeSimcha.com set out with a simple mission: make planning a Simcha easier, more organized, and more enjoyable for families throughout the Crown Heights community. Just weeks later, that vision is already becoming a reality.
Crown Heights Strong – Armed Home Invader Gets Beatdown, Is Tracked Down By Shomrim and Arrested
An armed home invader, who forced his way into a Crown Heights home Monday and attacked a Jewish mother with her child, recieved a strong lesson in Crown Heights strength thanks to Syata Dishmaya, a proud father, and the dedicated volunteers of Crown Heights Shomrim.
Stepping Up for RCCS: Crown Heights Residents Invited to Inspiring 8th Day Event
The Crown Heights community is invited to mark their calendars for an uplifting evening of inspiration and music at the annual Crown Heights Stepping Up for RCCS event, taking place on Tuesday, July 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the backyard of Beis Rivka Lefferts.
New York State Senator Bill Weber Visits Crown Heights, Strengthening Ties With the Chabad Community
New York State Senator Bill Weber, who represents Rockland County—home to a large Jewish population, including many Lubavitcher families in Monsey, Pomona, and the growing Chabad community in New City, NY, made his first visit to Crown Heights gaining a firsthand look at the heart of the worldwide Chabad-Lubavitch movement.
Leading Torah Figures in the US Amazed by the Academic Level of Students from Moscow’s Yeshiva Ketana
After long months of an intensive study campaign and spiritual preparation, and after successfully passing the rigorous testing, the outstanding students merited to fulfill their ultimate aspiration: an uplifting journey to the court of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
History of Crown Heights: Stores Under 1414 President Street
In the 1980s, the building was purchased by United Lubavitcher Yeshiva to serve as a student dormitory. As part of that conversion, the ground-floor stores were removed, returning the building to a non-commercial use and giving it much of the appearance it has today.
Rare 1970s Oholei Torah Day Camp Radio Commercial Unearthed
As Oholei Torah continues celebrating its Shivim Shana, we are excited to share a remarkable piece of our history: an original radio commercial promoting the Oholei Torah Day Camp from more than fifty years ago.
The Phone Call You Never Hear About
They have been waiting a long time. Longer than most people realize, because this is not the kind of thing people talk about at a kiddush. The appointments. The procedures. The financial strain. The quiet drive home afterward. It all happens out of view. Then one day, the phone rings, and everything changes.
Clappy and Frank Show: The Rabbi That Catches Shoplifters – Rabbi Mendy Hershkop
Rabbi Mendy Hershkop joined the Clappy and Frank Show to speak on his work teaching, and crimefighting.
NY Gubernatorial Candidate Tours Crown Heights, Meets With Jewish Community
The Crown Heights Republican Committee (CHRC) welcomed Nassau County Executive and Republican New York gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman for a visit of the Crown Heights neighborhood, the candidate for NY Governor met with local business owners and community members to discuss many of the issues affecting local residents.
Air Quality Levels Reaches Unhealthy Levels in NYC
The air quality reached unhealthy levels on Wednesday as the smoke from wildfires in Canada made its way to the tri-state region for a second day in a row.
70 Bochurim Complete Meseches Bava Kamma Baal Peh in Less Than Nine Months
Seventy bochurim in Shiur Daled of Beis Medrash Oholei Torah celebrated an extraordinary accomplishment by completing the entire Meseches Bava Kamma baal peh in less than nine months.
Car Fire Covers Southern Crown Heights With Smoke Monday
A car fire gutted a vehicle Monday afternoon in the area of Rutland Road and Utica Ave, leaving a large swath of Crown Heights choking on smoke.
Crown Heights Republican Committee to Host NY Gubernatorial Nominee Bruce Blakeman for Community Tour and Discussion
The Crown Heights Republican Committee (CHRC) will host New York State Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, for a visit to the Crown Heights neighborhood focused on strengthening ties and addressing issues affecting the Jewish community.
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