If a relationship cannot stop a politician from advancing policies that burden the neighborhood, then what value does that relationship truly hold? In fact, moral hazard dictates that politicians will feel comfortable supporting such measures precisely because they know that the community activists will prioritize access over accountability.
With the upcoming June 23rd Democratic Primary for New York State Assembly in the 43rd District, an uprising has begun, and many residents believe the community is facing a rare political opportunity that could shape the future of Crown Heights for years to come.
As the Mamdani Administration’s Pre-Shavuos Jewish Heritage Month Event drew closer, Jewish public officials, activists, and community leaders across the Jewish community united and announced that they would not be joining the event. Two Crown Heights politicians broke ranks, and joined Satmar at the controversial event.
Last week, I was walking through our neighborhood when I noticed a hateful antisemitic word written across a piece of Jewish art. I stopped for a moment, looked at it, and instinctively kept walking. No one had been physically hurt. There was no emergency. Just a word — ugly, hateful, and easy enough to pretend did not matter. But the farther I walked, the more it bothered me.
On Tuesday evening, hundreds of community members gathered at MS 61, located at 400 Empire Boulevard in Crown Heights, for a heated town hall meeting regarding a proposed 140-bed single adult men’s homeless facility expected to open in two weeks at the Ramada by Wyndham in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Crown Heights community leaders, Askonim, activists, Yeshivas, Shuls and moisdos have together launched a massive voter registration drive for the Lubavitcher community in preparation for the upcoming Assembly Democratic primary election.
With streets closed and the venue filled to capacity, the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) Legislative Brunch on Sunday turned into a high-powered display of political unity, community advocacy, and unmistakable energy.
Shortly after Yomtov, Rabbi Tuvia Kasimov, the Morah Horaah of Empire Shtiebel was seen repurchasing the chometz that had been sold to Mr. Lopez of Kleins Grocery store.
An extra pickup will take place Wednesday morning (Erev Pesach) from 12:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m., focusing on the most heavily Jewish blocks.
Crown Heights history is at risk. New York State politicians are pushing to demolish the historic Kingsbrook Synagogue — one of the oldest Shuls in Crown Heights — and replace it with yet another homeless shelter.
This is yet another spit in the face by our Congresswoman towards her Jewish constituents. This June 23 we can make history by voting her out in the Democratic primary, as long as we are all registered as Democrats and show up to vote.
During the meeting, the Rabbonim expressed sincere appreciation for the Vaad’s ongoing work and for its consistent support of the Rabbonim as they serve the tzibbur with dedication and responsibility.
CrownHeights.info has discovered that the letter was, unsurprisingly, an unauthorized release, with the members of the Vaad Hakohol allegedly being unaware of it until after publication.
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council is proud to announce a new phase in its digital presence through www.CHJCC.org, a website designed to work, not just inform.
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council has released a report on the highlights of their work over 2025, as well as initiatives planned for 2026.
The Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights will be hosting its second Townhall meeting with its members with a progress update for the residents of Crown Heights and to discuss matters pertaining to the community.
I have lived in Crown Heights for decades. When new leadership ran for the Vaad Hakohol and Community Council, I voted, encouraged others to vote, and believed—sincerely—that after years of inertia, something would finally change. Two years in, it’s time for an honest accounting.
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