Alternate Side Parking Fines to Increase to $65
Alternate side parking violations are set to increase to $65 across NYC in 2020, the city’s Department of Sanitation announced in a tweet.
Cops in NYPD Using AI Tool That Matches Suspects’ Photos to Social Media
Some NYPD officers are reportedly using facial recognition software that the NYPD’s facial recognition unit has officially said it isn’t using because of concerns about security and potential for abuse.
Controversy Swirls Around Alleged New Picture of the Rebbe Rashab
A new picture said to be of the Rebbe Rashab that surfaced Thursday morning has stirred up a lot of heated discussion concerning its authenticity.
Alternate Side Suspended For A Holiday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Friday and Saturday, January 24-25, 2020 for a holiday. Parking meters remain in effect.
Rabbi Berel Levine Continues Tour Of Agudas Chasidei Chabad Library, Shows The Exhibit of The Rebbe Rayyatz
Watch as Curator and Librarian of the Agudas Chasidei Chabad Library, Rabbi Berel Levine, continues his tour of the Library. In this video, he showcases the Exhibit of The Rebbe Rayyatz.
Here’s My Story: Overt Blessings for Covert Operatives
Mr. Yaakov Peri served as head of the Israeli security agency Shin Bet (also known as Shabak) from 1988 to 1994, and as member of the Knesset from 2013 to 2018. He was interviewed in his Tel Aviv home in April of 2010.
Ukrainian President Prays at The Kotel
Zelensky, the first Jewish president of Ukraine, arrived Thursday in Israel, and made a stop at the Kotel to pray.
BDE: Penina Chava Greenstein, 67, OBM
With great sadness we report the sudden and untimely passing of Mrs. Penina Chava Greenstein OBM, a loved mother and long time resident of Crown Heights.. She passed away Wednesday evening, the 25th of Teves, 5780. Updated with Levaya information.
The Surprise Call and Gift to the Shluchim
A well-known philanthropist reached out to Lahak in a gracious and beutiful act, sponsoring the new set of “Toras Menachem – Tiferes Levi Yitzchak” for every Shliach in his state.
JEM: 70 Short Films For 70 Years
Marking seventy years of the Rebbe’s leadership, a milestone which begins this upcoming Yud Shvat, JEM has launched an all-encompassing, new initiative. Over the course of seventy weeks, JEM will produce seventy short films exploring different topics from throughout the Rebbe’s leadership.
JNet Announces Chof Daled Teves Learning Campaign
In honor of Chof Daled Teves, JNet has partnered with Rabbi Avrohom Katz from Learn Chassidus to lead a mivtza of learning a Maamar from Torah Ohr in honor of the Yahrzteit of the Alter Rebbe.
For Organic Dry Cleaning, Mr. Clean on Albany Leads the Way
Mr. Clean, Crown Heights’s pioneer in organic dry cleaning for 15 years, continues to lead in its services and pricing, as well as giving back to the Crown Heights community.
New York Will Finally Legalize E-Bikes And E-Scooters
After vetoing a bill that would legalize e-bikes and e-scooters late last year, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced during his annual budget address that he will legalize them this year.
Progressive Councilman Wants to Allow Non-Citizens in NYC to Vote
A Manhattan councilman wants to allow more than 500,000 non-citizens in New York to vote in local elections because President Trump’s re-election could bring more conservatives to the polls.
‘Media Rabbi’ Speaks at Chabad of Mexican Beach Town
Israelis backpacking through Playa del Carmen, a popular beach town in Mexico, got to enjoy a special presentation by a speaker described as “probably the most popular media rabbi in Israel today.”
Project Likkutei Sichos Blows Through Expectations With Over 770 Sign-Ups
After announcing last week that a project was underway to join people together in learning through Likkutei Sichos over a few years, the organizers’ expectation were exceeded with over 800 signups to date.
Cuomo Wants to Cut Deficit by Slashing Medicaid Spending
Gov. Cuomo unveiled plans Tuesday to reduce the state’s deficit by forcing NYC and other local governments to rein in their Medicaid spending — or pay for it on their own.
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