Everything That is Precious is Worth Protecting
From break-ins to missing children to violent assaults on our neighborhood’s streets, when the call comes in we drop everything and run. Will you Support us?
Conviction Overturned After 16 Years For Suspect in Crown Heights Murder
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that following a thorough reinvestigation by his Conviction Review Unit (CRU), he will move to vacate the conviction of Arvel Marshall, 52, who was convicted of a 2008 murder in Crown Heights.
Charges Filed In Case Involving An Explosive and A Road Rage Incident in Crown Heights
Thirty six year old Kevindale Nurse has been charged in a road rage incident that took place in Crown Heights seven months ago, injuring two Verizon workers when he threw an explosive device into their work van.
CHJCC Focuses on Enhancing Social Service Offering; Seeking a Director of Social Services
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) is taking significant strides to enhance its social service offerings in response to the evolving needs of the community.
Crown Heights Has Most Beautiful and Greenest Residential Block in Brooklyn
This block, Lincoln Place between New York Avenue and Nostrand Avenue in Crown Heights, is one of these moments of oasis. It was just named the greenest residential block in NYC for the annual Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest this week.
Oholei Torah’s Gan Menachem Kiddie Camp Poses for a Group Photo
220 boys ka”h are attending Oholei Torah’s Gan Menachem Kiddie Camp throughout the summer. They posed this week for a group photo in front of the building.
Nine Days – New Ways
This Tuesday and Wednesday beH, The Shidduch House will be hosting two back to back events with Rabbi Dr. Jack Cohen, an expert in the field of shidduchim.
Community Survey Shows Overwhelming Opposition to Proposed Bike Lanes
A recent JFA survey assessing community opinions on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) proposed bike lanes on Kingston and Brooklyn Avenues has revealed strong opposition. Of the 900 participants, 860 completed the survey, with nearly all respondents residing in the area affected by the proposal.
Vaad Hakohol Encourages Residents to Apply for CB9 Committees
The Vaad Hakohol would like to inform all residents of Crown Heights living in Brooklyn Community Board District 9 that they can now apply to become a “Resident Member” on any of the Brooklyn Community Board 9 (CB9) Committees.
Daily Siyumim In 770 For the 9 Days
Following the Rebbe’s Horah to hear a siyum every day of the 9 days, 770 will be hosting a daily siyum following Maariv.
Community Board 9 To Host Zoom Meeting on Proposed Streets Changes To Kingston and Brooklyn Aves
Brooklyn’s Community Board 9, which covers the Crown Heights Jewish community, will be hosting a Zoom Meeting on Monday, August 5th at 6:30pm and will discuss the proposed traffic and bike lane changes to Kingston and Brooklyn Aves.
Crown Heights Shomrim and The Jewish Future Alliance Notify The Community of Shabbos Protest
Crown Heights Shomrim and the Jewish Future Alliance published a PSA to the Crown Heights Jewish community notifying them of a protest planned for the Barclay Center over Shabbos.
Update Released On The Future Bais Shmuel Chabad Building in Crown Heights
In an email regarding construction of their new building, Rabbi Moshe Pinson of Bais Shmuel Chabad released an update outlining the progress made so far.
History of Crown Heights: The Fanshaw Houses
In 1909, the second phase of development in Crown Heights began. Fanshaw Construction completed “Spotless Town” and built a row of houses on President Street to the left of 1414.
Picture of the Day
Spotted in Crown Heights. Two National Guardsmen stationed in Crown Heights due to increased security measures stopped by a local store for a bite to eat. The increased security was put in place following a string of high profile assassinations attributed to Israel.
Head On Collision In Crown Heights Involves US Postal Truck
A US Postal truck driving through Crown Heights was involved in a head on collision with a minivan Wednesday, sending the driver of the minivan to the hospital and closing the street.
Security Tightening After Assassinations in the Middle East
Following multiple high profile assassinations attributed to Israel, security is being tightened in Jewish communities across the globe, including here in Crown Heights.
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