New Engagement!
Elad Sagi (Crown Heights/Toronto) and Menucha Perlstein (Brooklyn/Israel)
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Chabad Offers Food, Shelter and Comfort During Storm
While residents throughout the Northeast were assessing damage to their property in the wake of Hurricane Sandy’s devastation, Rabbi Moshe and Leah Shemtov, Shluchim to Stamford, CT, were preparing the Chabad Center to help the many who were without power.
A category-1 hurricane didn't dampen Chaim Gross and Nechama Wagshul's spirits during their wedding last night, which took place on schedule despite the once-in-a-century weather.
Picture of the Day: Bridal Shower
A category-1 hurricane didn’t dampen Chaim Gross and Nechama Wagshul‘s spirits during their wedding last night, which took place on schedule despite the once-in-a-century weather.
Shocking Video: Thugs Assault, Rob Man During Storm
Surveillance video obtained by CrownHeights.info reveals shocking footage of the ruthless beating and mugging of a Jewish man during Hurricane Sandy Monday night.
Boruch Dayan Ha’emes: R’ Aharon Elozor Mogilevsky
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Aharon Elozor Mogilevsky, OBM, at the age of 93.
Reb Aharon was a longtime resident of Crown Heights and member of Congregation Re’im Ahuvim, which is located near his Carroll St. home.
This Wednesday: Rally at the Ohel
IYH this Wednesday, 15 Cheshvan (October 31), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12.
Buses will leave 770 at 5:00 PM and return at 7:30 PM. Transportation will cost $3.
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Video: Yaakov and Eliyahu
Yaakov wants Elijah the Prophet to appear to him. This stop-motion animation by Jewish.tv teaches children about the power of kindness. Starring Roseanne Barr.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Wednesday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations will be suspended on Wednesday, October 31, due to severe weather conditions.
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PSA: Safety Kid Seminar to Be Repeated Tonight
The Safety Kid program, which was introduced to great acclaim Sunday night to Crown Heights parents at Oholei Torah by the Merkos Chinuch Office, will be repeated tonight at Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown Street at 8:00pm.
Jewish Family Saved from Roof of Flooded Home; Experiences Crown Heights’ Hospitality
Last night at about 2:00am, the Nachman family awoke to discover rising flood waters engulfing their home – located in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Mill Basin. To make matters worse, the flooding caused a gas malfunction which released large amounts of carbon monoxide – a lethal poison.
Worst Disaster for Subway Since it Opened in 1904
New York City’s subway is likely to be out of service for another four to five days after monster storm Sandy, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said on Tuesday.
Survivor of Bulgaria Attack Given Chance to Celebrate
Chabad’s Terror Victims Project recently shared in the celebration of Daniel Fahima’s birthday. He was one of the most severely injured in the horrible act of terror in which a bus filled with Israeli tourists, on their way to vacations at the Black Sea, was blown up by a suicide bomber on July 18, 2012 in the Burgas, Bulgaria airport.
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Photo Gallery: Sandy’s Path of Havoc and Destruction
A CrownHeights.info photographer roamed the mostly-deserted streets of New York City on Monday, capturing scenes of Hurricane Sandy’s carnage from around Crown Heights, the Brooklyn Bridge, Red Hook and the Verrazano Bridge.
Correction: Most Schools to Open Tuesday
Despite earlier reports, Crown Heights’ schools will mostly remain open today, Tuesday, due to the fact that the bad weather has subsided.
Hurricane Claims Five Lives in New York
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s office tonight confirmed at least five storm-related deaths in New York. The first of which was a 30-year-old man in Flushing, Queens.
Criminals Take Advantage of Bad Weather
Some of the city’s lower elements took advantage of the chaos caused by Hurricane Sandy and used it as a cover to commit crimes.
911 Overwhelmed with Calls Monday Night
NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg said that the NYC 911 system received 10,000 calls per half hour on Monday night. A quick math suggests that this is 333.3 calls per minute, which in turn means 5.5 calls per second!
