Report: Deaths Rates Among Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Declining
Death rates among hospitalized COVID-19 patients have declined sharply since the height of the pandemic, according to two peer-reviewed studies cited in a new report.
Daily Archives: October 21, 2020
Two Chassidic Classics Back in Print
To Be Chasidic and Demystifying the Mystical, two Chabad classics by Author and Historian Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, are now back in print, making for a great Chanukah gift.
Cuomo Extends Moratorium On COVID-Related Commercial Evictions And Foreclosures Through Jan. 1
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is extending the Empire State’s moratorium on coronavirus-related commercial evictions and foreclosures through Jan. 1st.
Cuomo Caves, Loosens its lockdown of Jews in Far Rockaway Following Lawsuit by Jewish Schoolgirls
Just hours after being ordered by a federal judge to explain his shutdown of Jewish schools in court, Governor Andrew Cuomo held a press conference in which he reversed course and agreed to allow the schools to open in Far Rockaway.
Sefer Zikoron – Tiferes Ish, Now in Stores
Now in all Crown Heights stores, the sefer in the memory of Rabbi Ahron Yakov Schwei z”l is on shelves and ready to be studied.
Rabbi Hanoch Hecht’s New Book, A Kabbalah of Food, Takes Amazon’s Top Spot
A Kabbalah of Food: Stories, Teachings, Recipes by Rabbi Hanoch Hecht is the No. 1 new release on Amazon.com in the “Jewish/Hasidism” category, and was recently featured in the prestigious magazine Publishers Weekly.
HPD Inspectors Visit Crown Heights While Moonlighting As COVID Regulators
For the fourth time in two weeks, Crown Heights was randomly chosen to have a visit from inspectors looking to give summonses for COVID restriction violations.
The City’s New Motto, Ticket First, Ask Questions Later
The most recent story of the COVID inspectors abuse of power is coming from a small restaurant near the edge of the red zone in Flatbush, where an “inspector” decided to ticket the owner for the sin of having his door open, and “allowing” the inspector to walk in.
BREAKING: Kinus Hashluchim 5781 Will Be Entirely Virtual
In a letter sent out to Shluchim worldwide, Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky announced that the Kinus Hashluchim Haolami 5781 will be taking place virtually for the first time.
New York City Faces Mental Health Crisis as COVID Restrictions Drag On
As New York City grinds through its eighth month with COVID-19 restrictions adding unimaginable strain across the city, one segment of the population has been affected significantly worse, and it appears that they are being ignored.
“With Love” Launches New Website
With Love, the Crown Heights based organization that offers women support after a miscarriage launches new website to provide resources and additional services.
Three Car Crash on Eastern Parkway Becomes Hit and Run
A three-car motor vehicle crash on Eastern Parkway became a Hit and Run after the car that caused the wreck sped off.
Man Shot On Eastern Parkway In Crown Heights
A man was shot Tuesday night on the corner of Eastern Parkway and Utica Ave near the Bank of America in Crown Heights.
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