Organized Looters Prepping by Stashing Bricks and Stones To Throw
Airmail, the NYPD’s code name for bricks being thrown at officers, have become an ongoing problem in the riots that have plagued cities across the United States.
Boarded Up and Looted, A look at Manhattan The Morning After the Riot
Store owners learned their lesson from the first days of the riots. Clear out your store,board it up, and pray. Take a look at some of the scenes from the morning after a riot in the streets of Manhattan.
One of the most beautiful ways that Rabbi Yossi Marozov uses PresentMode is after a long day at the office. “Now when I come home from work,” he says, “I hand my phone to one of my kids and say, ‘Put me in the present.’ They excitedly turn on PresentMode, knowing they will now have my undivided attention.”
Rabbi Develops App to Focus Smartphone Use
Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries are legendary for wearing many hats at once. Embodying that image, Rabbi Yossi Marozov juggles roles that include director of Friendship Circle of Cleveland, congregational rabbi, personal mentor, fundraiser, Torah teacher and father of seven. Moreover, for the past two years, he’s also delved into inventing an app called PresentModeTM as a way to turn his phone into a tool to improve being present for everyone, including himself.
Police Shooting in Crown Heights Leaves One Dead
In an incident unrelated to the violent protests rocking New York City, an armed man was killed last night in Crown Heights during an altercation with police.
Video of the Day
It’s a grim view. A line of cars with their windows shattered, victims of the “peaceful protesters” venting their anger in New York City. The scary part is that they are all NYPD vehicles that had been parked outside of a precinct, and there will be no punishment for those who did it.
Trump says ‘National Guard is Ready’ to Take Action in NYC
President Trump reacted Wednesday to the violence and looting that have engulfed New York City in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd by declaring that “the National Guard is ready!”
Protest Updates For New York City
Thousands of people have taken to the streets of New York City since Saturday protesting the death of a Minneapolis man in the hands of the police. CrownHeights.info will be posting basic updates and critical information regarding the protest and any threats to the Crown Heights Jewish community.
Rabbonim Ask Not To Visit Crown Heights, Including For Gimmel Tammuz
The Bais Din of Crown Heights has published a letter asking that people should not travel to Crown Heights at this time, including for Gimmel Tammuz.
CHAI LIFELINE: Going Through It, Growing Through It – Coping with COVID-19 Anxiety: Dr. David Pelcovitz
Episode 3: World-renowned speaker Dr. David Pelcovitz shares tactics for children and families for coping with anxiety.
Free Parking Available At The Mikvah
The Mikvah, the newly completed Mikvah in Crown Heights, located at 1508 Carroll St is offering free parking in it’s underground parking lot, for those in need of the Mikvah during this time of unrest.
Safety, Awareness, and Prevention
As the summer is approaching and you might feel more relaxed, it becomes even more imperative to stress the importance of keeping your safety awareness up in keeping our children, homes, cars, Shuls, and community streets safe of unwanted intruders. The Shul Safety 101 guide gives helpful tips on prevention and response for the community.
House Fire On Carroll Street, No Injuries
A minor fire in a Carroll Street home Tuesday afternoon received a fast response by the Fire Department, who quickly extinguished the fire.
FDNY Comes Under Attack During Last Nights Riots
The south Bronx, a bad area on a good day, saw chaos, arson and looting last night in what looks to be a beginning for the borough. In another first, FDNY was targeted in the riots, leading to damaged vehicles and broken windows.
8:00pm: Learning For Raizel With Rabbi Yossi Paltiel
The “Learning for Raizel” initiatve will continue tonight at 8:00pm with a Zoom Shiur by Rabbi Yossi Paltiel. The Shiur is open to Men and Women.
Nearly 500 Boys Join Mivtza “Learn Bifnim and Win”
Igud Hamelamdim’s Mivtza “Learn Bifnim and Win” has close to 500 boys worldwide focusing and improving their Bifnim skills. Exciting prizes are won by participants with the bi weekly raffles.
Cuomo Announces Day Camps May Open in NYS
New York State Governer Andrew Cuomo announced that summer day camps in areas in phase 2 will be allowed to open in New York State starting at the end of June. Overnight camps are still waiting in limbo for an answer from the state on whether they may open for the summer of 2020.
Curfew Extended Through Sunday, Religious Observances Exempted
The Curfew in New York City which has been put in place due to violent protests and looting has been extended through Sunday, June 7th. Councilman Chaim Deutsch released a statement Tuesday clarifying that religious observances will be exempted, including Mikvah and davening.
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