Police Catch Gunpoint Robber In Crown Heights
Police made an excellent catch Motzei Shabbos, after tracking down and arresting a gunpoint robber in Crown Heights just minutes after the crime.
Preparing For Rosh Hashana, An Overview of the Halachos and Minhagim
In preparation for Rosh Hashanah you are invited to join a comprehensive review of the practical Halachos and Minhagim of Rosh Hashanah. The event will be delivered by Harav Yosef Braun executive member of the Crown Heights Beth din.
Rabbonim Double Down, Publish Letter Regarding Visitors And Yeshiva Students Coming To Crown Heights
In a letter dated Chof Tes Av, the Crown Heights Beis Din doubled down on their backing of published guidelines for those coming to visit Crown Heights.
Tichel My Fancy, A New Line of Pre-Tied Tichels in Crown Heights
How was Tichel My Fancy born? It’s the story of every wife and mother in Crown Heights, all starting with the need for high quality tichels.
Rabbi Benjy Stock To Leave Bais Rivkah As Agreement With Board Reached
The board of Bais Rivkah announced that veteran staff member Rabbi Benjy Stock has reached a mutual and amicable agreement with the schools Board of Directors, and will be saying goodbye to the school.
Guidelines Published For Crown Heights Tishrei Guests
The Gedalia Society in conjunction with Dr. Rosen have published guidelines for those who plan to come to Crown Heights for the month of Tishrei.
Video of the Day
A word to the wise, thieves will steal anything not bolted down, and some stuff that is. This thief didn’t seem to care that he had triggered this Hawthorne Street homes motion sensor, or that his face would be plastered across the internet showing as he stole the bike just after midnight last night.
COVID-19 Update for Crown Heights #39 – New Cases in Crown Heights and Reinfections
The Gedaliah Society has published an important update for the Crown Heights Jewish community. The update addresses an increase of cases in the community, as well as confirmed cases of reinfections.
Mountain Lodge Estates Under Lockdown As Isolated COVID Case Causes Mini Outbreak
An isolated COVID-19 case reported in Mountain Lodge Estates, a chabad bungalow colony in Monticello New York, has grown into what doctors are calling a mini outbreak, and prompting a limited lockdown.
As Gun Violence On The Rise, 71st Precinct Takes Two Firearms Off The Streets
Over a violent weekend in which New York City saw tens of shooting incidents, the 71st precinct made two gun seizures from the streets of Crown Heights.
Want To See What Crown Heights Looked Like in the 40’s? It’s Online
Have you ever wondered what your Crown Heights home looked like back in the 1940’s? Or maybe if 770 looked exactly the same back then? It’s all online and searchable now, thanks to the NYC Municipal Archives.
Fatal Shooting At Parkside Entrance to Prospect Park
A fatal shooting took place in the early hours of Sunday morning at the Parkside entrance to Prospect Park. Police rushed to the scene where they found one person shot in the head. He was pronounced dead on scene.
New Sefer in Memory Of Harav Aharon Yakov Schwei Z”L
A new sefer in memory of HaRav Aharon Yakov Schwei z”l, the late Rav of Crown Heights, is soon to be released. This sefer is named “Sefer Zikoron – Tiferes Ish,” ISH being an acronym for Rabbi Schwei’s name.
Updated 2:00pm: Manhole Fire Cuts Power to Parts of Kingston Ave, Sends Smoke And Flames Into the Air
A manhole transformer fire at the corner of Kingston Ave and President Street Wednesday morning knocked out power to some Kingston Ave buildings, and sent flames and smoke shooting into the air.
Vehicle Overturns in Crown Heights Multi Car Crash
A multi car crash sent a vehicle onto it’s side Tuesday night in Crown Height, thankfully leaving no serious injuries. Police and firefighters responded to the accident and are investigating.
Another fatal shooting took place this afternoon in Lincoln Terrace "Rochester" Park, sending children scattering and adults ducking for cover. According to the police, the suspected shooter shot the 53-year-old victim in the head before fleeing on foot towards Rochester Ave.
Another Fatal Shooting In Rochester Park While Children Played Nearby
Another fatal shooting took place this afternoon in Lincoln Terrace “Rochester” Park, sending children scattering and adults ducking for cover. According to the police, the suspected shooter shot the 53-year-old victim in the head before fleeing on foot towards Rochester Ave.
Mentally Ill Man Attempts to Abduct Jewish Child In Crown Heights
A Crown Heights father had their fears realized Friday morning, after a mentally disturbed man grabbed his sons arm while on his way to school, attempting to take him away.
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