Sydney Hostages Freed, Terrorist Subdued
Police have declared the siege over in Sydney after armed officers stormed the chocolate shop at the center of a hostage crisis and hostages were seen fleeing amid the sound of explosions.
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‘Morning Joe’ Rips Rep. Yvette Clarke
Photos of three members of the U.S. House of Representatives, one of whom – Yvette Clarke – is the Representative of a New York City district that includes Crown Heights, holding their hands up in a “don’t shoot” gesture on the floor of Congress were widely disseminated through social media this morning.
Why Do Eggs Cost So Much These Days?
Attentive shoppers may have noticed that in recent weeks the price of a carton of eggs has gone up drastically. In fact, over the past month egg prices have nearly doubled, according to Mr. Greens owner Shlomie Klein.
Republicans Win Control of the U.S. Senate
Riding a wave of anger and dissatisfaction with government in Washington, Republicans, for the first time in 8 years, took control of the senate and made gains in the House of Representatives. In New York State Andrew Cuomo was reelected as governor.
Election Day 2014: U.S. Senate Up for Grabs
Public campaigning gave way to the privacy of the voting booth Tuesday with control of the Senate, the makeup of the House and three dozen governorships at stake.
Seminar to Explore How to Succeed in Real Estate
The rapidly changing landscape in the outer Boroughs of NYC has created amazing opportunities in real estate. On November 6, men and women of the Crown Heights community will gather for a special evening event exploring success in real estate, a project of Crown Heights Young Entrepreneurs.
Hong Kong Jews Cautious as Thousands Demonstrate
As unrest continues to escalate in Hong Kong, members of the area’s Jewish community are keeping a watchful eye on the nearby protests.“Like most things, the further away one is, the greater the hype is,” Rabbi Mordechai Avtzon, director of Chabad of Hong Kong, told VIN News.
Sarah Dukes Composes Song for Slain Teenagers
No More, a song composed by Crown Heights songwriter Sarah Dukes, is a soulful tribute to the three Israeli teenagers, Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Shaar and Naftali Fraenkel, who were brutally murdered by Palestinian Terrorists earlier this summer.
Venetian Pop Art Comes to Crown Heights
The Creative Soul Gallery of Crown Heights has announced the grand opening of its first solo art show, featuring the powerfully vibrant works of Italian artist David Ariel de Guglielmi.
Guest Speaker Follows in Father’s Footsteps
The annual Oholei Torah Dinner is less than a week away, and its office is in high gear with the many preparations. Oholei Torah is honored to have a special guest speaker at this year’s dinner: Rabbi Yehoshua B. Gordon, Shliach to the San Fernando Valley, CA.
Bugaboo Out, Mima Xari In?
A stylish new stroller is steadily replacing the Bugaboo as the baby carriage of choice among Brooklyn’s trendy moms.
Faulty Airbags Lead to Honda Odyssey Recall
Honda has announced that they are issuing a recall on their 2014 Odyssey minivan, a model that is very popular among the Orthodox Jewish Community, because their side air bags may not deploy during a crash.
New High End Chocolate Delights Kosher Consumers
Kosher chocolate lovers have likely noticed a new Chocolate brand appearing on the kosher food scene. The Chassidic owned company, addictive confections, hopes to fill a void for those seeking Chocolate with both the highest quality ingredients and classy, trendy look.
Sale of WhatsApp Reveals Story of Rags to Riches
The Facebook purchase of WhatsApp for $19 billion has made headlines in past 24 hours, and the tough beginnings of founder and CEO Jan Koum show the intelligence and spirit of a man coming from practically nothing and growing into a billionaire.
Graco Recalling Nearly 3.8 Million Car Seats
Graco is recalling nearly 3.8 million car safety seats because children can get trapped by buckles that may not unlatch.
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New Treatment Could Reduce Kids’ Peanut Allergies
An experimental therapy that fed children with peanut allergies small amounts of peanut flour has helped more than 80 percent of them safely eat a handful of the previously worrisome nuts.
Lottery Prize Climbs to $636 Million
The Mega Millions jackpot soared to an estimated $636 million on Tuesday, making it the second largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.
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