Daily Archives: October 28, 2012
Jews in Sports: Westward Bound
When I spoke to Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz this past Wednesday, I sensed his giddiness and excitement. Little did I know the extent of what would be revealed a few hours later: the National Hockey League’s New York Islanders had signed a 25-year lease with Brooklyn’s new Barclays Center. Furthermore, they were going to make the move at the commencement of the 2015-2016 hockey season.
Nearly 500 students graduate from Chabad high schools each year with the hopes of continuing their undergraduate studies the following year in a Chabad seminary.
CyberSem Launches New e-Learning Program
Nearly 500 students graduate from Chabad high schools each year with the hopes of continuing their undergraduate studies the following year in a Chabad seminary.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Monday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations will be suspended on Monday, October 29, due to severe weather conditions.
A group of African-American youngsters attacked the Ohel-770 Bus with stones while it was parked Friday night. The bus sustained moderate damage, including a broken window.
Hooligans Smash Window of Ohel-770 Bus
A group of African-American youngsters attacked the Ohel-770 Bus with stones while it was parked Friday night. The bus sustained moderate damage, including a broken window.
Storm Sets Off Frantic Rush for Supplies
Good luck buying bread, milk, flashlights, lanterns, generators, propane, or – if you’re really unprepared – rain boots and batteries in areas in the path of Hurricane Sandy as it bears down on the U.S. East Coast.
Sandy Continues to Wreak Havoc Before its Arrival
A large tree was brought down by Hurricane Sandy’s winds on Balfour Place. B”H there were no injuries.
Shutdown Looms for Chabad Day School in Sydney
The Sydney Lubavitch community has this week been preparing for the possible closure of Yeshiva College in Bondi, while dean Rabbi Pinchus Feldman struggles to keep it afloat.
Most Crown Heights Schools to Stay Closed Monday
CrownHeights.info has complied the following list of Crown Heights schools which will not be open tomorrow, Monday, due to severe weather conditions.
Notice: Monday Kid Safety Program Cancled
The Safety Kid program scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, at Beis Rivkah has been cancelled due to the Hurricane. All parents are requested to attend the Oholei Toarh program tonight, Sunday, at 8:00pm.
Sandy’s Winds Topple Tree onto Children’s Play Area
As Hurricane Sandy inches its way closer, a Crown Heights family awoke this morning to find that the damage had already begun. Strong winds during the night had toppled a tree on to the children’s play area, while they were safely sleeping inside.
MTA to Shut Down Public Transport at 7:00pm
Transit officials in New York are preparing for a total shutdown of subway, bus and train service as Hurricane Sandy continues to bear down on the metropolitan region. All service will be suspended at 7:00pm today, Sunday.