71st Precinct Detective Receives Award
Police brass and community leaders gathered Tuesday for the award ceremony for the 71st Precincts Community Affairs Unit Detective Vinny Martinos.
Thief Wanted For Stealing $4,000 Necklace on Kingston Ave Apprehended
A man posing as a beggar who allegedly stole a necklace from a Crown Heights Jeweler has been arrested Tuesday, after being caught stealing in a Boro Park Shul. The 71st precinct had previously released a wanted poster asking for the public to help locate the thief.
Crown Heights Resident Injured During Scuffle With Package Thief
A Crown Heights resident was injured Monday afternoon after he was involved in a scuffle with a package thief. The thief was caught red handed with stolen packages, but despite the attempt by residents to detain him, he got away.
Thief Swipes $4,000 Necklace From Kingston Ave Store
A thief lifted a $4,000 necklace from a Kingston Ave Jewelry store this past Friday, and made away with his loot. The thief was caught on surveillance camera, and has prompted the police to release a wanted poster asking the public for help.
A brute randomly shoved a woman onto subway tracks in Brooklyn — right on the heels of a similar attack just days before, police said Sunday.
Woman Pushed Onto Subway Tracks At President St Station
A brute randomly shoved a woman onto subway tracks in Brooklyn — right on the heels of a similar attack just days before, police said Sunday.
Twins From France Entertain at “Father & Son” Simchas Beis Hashoeiva in Crown Heights
A lively “Father & Son” Simchas Beis Hashoeiva took place on the roof of the United Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown Street. After an evening of live music and dancing, the Temimim and their fathers enjoyed a humorous and joyous performance by the Twins From France in the spirit of Z’man Simchaseinu.
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Flu Outbreak Hits Crown Heights
An outbreak of the Flu has hit the Crown Heights Jewish community as the month of Tishrei comes to an end. Dozens of cases have been confirmed both in Tishrei guests as well as Crown Heights residents.
Fender Bender Becomes Hit and Run In Erev Shabbbos Accident
The driver of a white sedan became the victim of a hit and run just moments after getting into a fender bender with another vehicle Friday afternoon. Hatzalah was called, but there were no serious injuries reported.
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In another routine and barely newsworthy event, a Crown Heights home was again targeted by a porch pirate who made off with a package. The theft occurred on Lincoln Pl, in the confines of the 77th police precinct.
New Renderings Of 406 Lefferts Avenue Planned for Crown Heights
Z Architecture has published the first renderings of a new residential building planned for 406 Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The structure, that that will be located on the corner of Lefferts Ave and New York Ave, will top off at six stories and include unspecified community facility space at the ground level.
Two Fire Trucks Collide In Crown Heights, 11 Firefighters Hurt
Two fire trucks collided in Crown Heights Tuesday night, careening into four cars and injuring eleven firefighters. One firefighter was seriously injured in the accident according to witnesses.
Shomrim Releases Video of Shabbos Hate Crime Attack
Crown Heights Shomrim released video of the assault on a Jewish man Shabbos day. The assault was reported immediately to the police, and is being investigated as a hate crime.
Minivan Strikes Pole in Late Night Accident Eastern Parkway and Troy Ave
A minivan carrying three bochurim from Williamsburg struck a pole in a late night accident Motzai Shabbos. Crown Heights Shomrim, Hatzalah, and the Fire Department responded to the scene. The three bochurim were treated for minor injuries.
Jewish Man Slapped in Hateful and Unprovoked Attack in Crown Heights
Around 12:30pm Saturday, as a Jewish man was walking on New York Ave through the crosswalk on Union Street, a a male black riding his bike on Union street crossed in front of him. As the man drove by he, slapped the Jewish male in the face and stated “You dirty Jew.” The NYPD will be investigating the incident as a Hate Crime.
Early Morning Shooting At Illegal Crown Heights Gambling Den, Four Dead
Four Brooklyn gamblers drew a dead man’s hand early Saturday when an enraged fellow card player opened fire inside an illegal Brooklyn gambling den just before sunrise. A suspect was taken in to custody by the police.
Two Arrested For Breaking into Cars in Crown Heights
Two teenagers were spotted by Crown Heights Shomrim volunteers breaking into cars in the early hours of Friday morning.The police responded and arrested the two for multiple car break ins.
770 Briefly Evacuated Following Smoke in the Basement
Firefighters evacuated 770 briefly Friday morning after smoke and the smell of burning began to filter through the basement. Firefighters quickly identified the small electrical fire, and reopened the Shul.
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