Picture of the Night
The banner is up, and it’s now official! It’s Time To Save Lives by donating to Crown Heights Hatzalah through the 4th annual HatzalahThon. It’s never too early or to late, Donate Now!
Mega Siyum HaRambam Coincides with Rambam’s Miraculous Rescue Anniversary
In a fascinating turn of events, organizers of the upcoming Mega Siyum HaRambam have just discovered that the grand Siyum will take place on the same day as the Rambam’s miraculous rescue, as mentioned in his personal writings. The Siyum, scheduled for Tuesday, 3 Sivan, May 23rd, will celebrate the completion of the study of the entire Mishneh Torah – Rambam.
PSA: Police Funeral To Cause Extensive Traffic North of Eastern Parkway Friday
A police funeral scheduled for Friday morning will bring heavy traffic and congestion North of Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights with some street closures expected.
Fourth Arrest Made in Crown Heights Assault On Two Jewish Boys
The believed ringleader and person who threw the punches in the shocking attack on two Jewish boys in Crown Heights this March is finally seeing justice, as the NYPD says that they have arrested him.
HatzalahThon: Shluchim Unite to Say Thank You!
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Vice Chairman of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch encourages Shluchim to unite to say thank you to Crown Heights Hatzalah.
Expanded Bus Service From Crown Heights to the Ohel for Yud Gimmel Iyar
In honor of Yud Gimmel Iyar, the Yartzeit of the Rebbe’s brother Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib, the Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel from on Thursday, May 4th and Friday, May 5th.
BDE: R’ Avrohom Kuperman, 69, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Avrohom Kuperman OBM, a loved father and Crown Heights resident. He passed away on Wednesday, the 12th of Iyar, 5783.
Jewish Mother With Her Two Children Accosted In Crown Heights Monday Night
A Jewish mother walking with her infant and young daughter was accosted Monday night by an irate man on Eastern Parkway.
Video of the Day
On Sunday, April 23, hundreds of men, women and children had the opportunity to view, admire and purchase original artwork by children of the Friendship Circle of Brooklyn.
Crown Heights History: The Hills of Crown Heights
Often times when you live in an area all your life you don’t notice certain things because you’re so used to them. For example, most people think that Eastern Parkway is the highest point in Crown Heights because it’s “The Parkway”, but the reality is that President Street is the highest point, and you actually walk down hill to Eastern Parkway.
They Are Open! Brooklyn Artisan Bakehouse Moves To New Empire Blvd Location
The Brooklyn Artisan Bakehouse, formerly of East New York Ave, has moved locations opening its beautiful new storefront on Empire Blvd near Albany Ave.
Crown Heights Shoplifter Has His Hands Full After Being Caught With the Help of Shomrim
A shoplifter who tried to make off with illegally acquired goods from the Marketplace in Crown Heights has his hands full with something other than merchandise Monday, after being caught and arrested thanks to the help of Shomrim.
Grand Hakhel Sium Harambam at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
In the spirit of Hakhel, every Tomim and staff member, from Preschool through 8th grade, including office staff, bus drivers, kitchen staff and therapists, participated in the Grand Siyum Harambam in Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
Mikvah.org: Taharas Hamishpacha Review Course Continues This Week With Second Class
The second class in Mikvah.org’s Taharas Hamishpacha review is coming up this week, it is not too late to join.
As Midnight Nears, Con Ed Crews Still Working To Restore Power In Corner of Crown Heights
The string of manhole explosions that shook Crown Heights Sunday morning still have Con Ed crews hard at work as they attempt to restore power to two homes, a Shul, and a line of shops.
Crown Heights History: Library on Eastern Parkway and Schenectady, the Quietest Building You Never Walked Into
The Eastern Parkway Branch Library, located at 1044 Eastern Parkway, was designed by Raymond Almirall and built with funds donated by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The branch opened on July 7, 1914 and has been renovated in 1951, 1969, 1975 & 2016.
Surveillance Footage Shows Empire Blvd Manhole Explosions
Surveillance footage from local businesses show the moments leading up to the explosions that rocked Crown Heights as multiple manholes exploded on Empire Blvd.
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