A Jewish 77th Precinct Officer Gives Safety Tip for Driving
An Orthodox Jewish police officer that works in the 77th Precinct on the North end of Crown Heights, was featured in the 77th Precincts “77 at 7” safety video.
Car Wrecks in Crown Heights While Driving Shooting Victim to the Hospital
A man was rushed to the hospital Monday, after being shot, and getting into accident while being driven to a hospital in Crown Heights. The shooting occurred near Union St and Utica Ave, and the man was driven to Brooklyn Ave and Midwood St before they got into an accident involving another car.
Man Flips Car After Being Shot in Crown Heights
A 37-year-old man was hospitalized early Friday morning after being shot while driving in his car in Brooklyn. Police say the man was shot in the chest, and while trying to drive away, overturned his car.
Tonight: Buses To and From the Ohel
In honor of Gimmul Tammuz, tonight, Wednesday night, there will be two buses leaving from Crown Heights and going to and from the Ohel, for a fee of only $3.
Crown Heights Receives More Speed Bumps
As the month long resurfacing of the streets of Crown Heights is nearing completion, some additional speed bumps have been added to the growing number already installed.
Darchei Menachem Kita Zayin Learns About Tefillin
After a year of studying the Halachos of Tefillin, the Darchai Menachem boys of Kita Zayin were treated to a field trip to get some hands on experience of what they were learning.
Yoni Katz, Unite the Beards, and the Bklyner
It all started with a fight over bike lanes. Rabbi Yoni Katz, 40, almost 10 years ago noticed “tension” between “hipsters” and Hasidic people in Williamsburg centered around them. “They had their bike lanes running through Bedford Avenue, and when they used to drive their bikes through the heart of the Hasidic neighborhood, it was a big cultural shock for them,” Katz, who was born in Israel and raised in Pittsburgh, explained in a small library on Kingston Ave. where he begins his tours of Hasidic Crown Heights.
Map of Community Board 9
CB9 Mayhem Continues: Chair Ends Tenure in Frustration, as District Manager Spot Remains Open
Community Board 9 (CB9) ended its regularly scheduled sessions for the summer in a state of mayhem and uncertainty, with vacancies for key board personnel.
71st Precinct Commanding Officer Gets Promoted
Crown Heights NYPD 71st Precinct’s commanding officer, Francis Giordano, has been promoted to the rank of Inspector in a recent ceremony that saw many promotions across New York City’s police force.
Oholei Torah End of Year Appreciation Brunch
As the year came to a close the Morah’s and Rebbeim of Oholei Torah were surprised with a scrumptious brunch, which was sponsored by R’ Shloimy and Mirele Greenwald, parents of the yeshiva.
Tzeischem L’Shalom at Chovevei Torah
This past Monday night 21 Sivan, the bochrim of Chovevei Torah Mesivta enjoyed a lavish gourmet Tzeischem L’Shalom celebrating the successes of this past year.
Rally and Protest in Crown Heights Over Immodest Public Book Readings
A rally and protest came to Crown Heights over immodest book readings in public libraries. The rally goers and protesters faced off in front of the Brooklyn Public Library branch on New York Ave.
Entire Mishnayos Completed by Student at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
A 7th grader at the Lubavitcher Yeshiva in Crown Heights made a Siyum on the entire Mishnayos. The Siyum took place at the yeshiva, with his parents, staff and fellow students in attendance.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Police Commissioner James O'Neill hold a media availability on crime statistics at One Police Plaza on Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office
Crown Heights Homicides up 600%, Mayor Promises More Cops
Compared to this point in 2018, shootings this year in Crown Heights are up 71% (seven last year and 12 this year) and homicides have increased by 600% in the 77th Precinct (seven this year compared to one last year), according to NYPD statistics.
Rabbi Borenstein’s Class’ Year End BBQ
Continuing the 37 year annual tradition for Rabbi Borenstein’s Eighth grade class, they all got together in the backyard of his Balfore Place home for a Siyum and barbeque.
REMINDER: Free Vaccine Clinic Monday
The pediatricians of Crown Heights and the NY Department of Health support and recommend that all children between 6-12 months receive the MMR vaccine to help protect them from the current measles outbreak in Crown Heights. A group of volunteer doctors and nurses are making this super easy by arranging a free vaccination clinic this Monday.
CSSY Pushkas Mailed to Crown Heights Families
Chevra Simchas Shabbos V’Yom Tov created a new Pushka which was mailed to all Crown Heights families. You are encouraged to place it in your home and drop in money each day according to your financial capabilities. This is a great way to fulfill the Mitzvah of Tzedaka (charity) each day.
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