Inaccurate Attempted Murder Story Causes Panic

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A news story involving Crown Heights Shomrim and an ‘attempted murder’ appeared on a Hebrew language Chabad news website, concerning a non-Jewish cleaning lady ‘who attempted to harm’ her Jewish employer with a knife. Shomrim fielded multiple calls from panicking residents as the story began making rounds on social media sites.

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Picture of the Day: Yeshiva Bochurim, Mekuravim and Skverer Chasidim Farbreng Together

Yeshivas Beis Menachem in Manalapan, NJ organized a Farbrengen for the local community in honor of the completion of Sefer Nashim in Rambam and the birthday of a local congregant. The Farbrengen was attended as well by several Skverer Chasidim.

Evidence, Police Property Destroyed by Hurricane

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As the New York City Police Department assesses the damage to its properties from Hurricane Sandy, including the loss of about 200 of its vehicles, NY1 has exclusive video of the heavily damaged 60th Precinct house in Coney Island, which was evacuated during the storm.

City Replaces 250 Payphones with iPad-Like Screens

Old phone booths in Manhattan’s Union Square are getting a modern makeover. Smart screens there display real-time local-based services, community information, current events and entertainment listings.