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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — For many years, Crown Heights residents have run their errands on Kingston Avenue, picking up groceries, shopping for clothing and furniture, as well as purchasing Judaica items. Yet recently, neighborhood businesses have been experiencing setbacks due to the economic downturn.

Kinderific Relocates

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — For many years, Crown Heights residents have run their errands on Kingston Avenue, picking up groceries, shopping for clothing and furniture, as well as purchasing Judaica items. Yet recently, neighborhood businesses have been experiencing setbacks due to the economic downturn.

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New Engagement!

Shneur Pink (Manchester, UK) to Sheindel November (Teaneck, NJ) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street
New Engagement!

Levi Katan (Kfar Chabad, EY) to Miriam Krichevsky (London, UK)
Baby Girl!

Yakov and Tzivia (nee Fogel) Staschower from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
Baby Boy!

Sender and Chana Sara Segel from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
Baby Girl!

Mendy and Chaya Mushka (nee Vaisfiche) Labkowski from Buffalo, NY had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Zalmy Liberow (Colorado Springs, CO) to Fraidel Werde (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Thursday, August 7th, 8:00pm at Rubashkin’s Upstairs
New Engagement!

Yaakov Levy (Crown Heights) to Mimi Stern (Houston, TX)
New Engagement!

Mendel Schaffran (Brooklyn, NY) to Chana Friedman (Pittsburgh, PA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
Baby Boy!

Zev and Chaya Mushka Shusterman from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Mendel Vardi (Yerushalayim, EY) to Sara Namdar (Gothenburg, Sweden) L’Chaim: Tuesday, the 4th of Av, 8:30pm at The Garden House 1386 S. Johns Pl
Baby Girl!

Sholom and Chaya Mushka (nee Rosenfeld) Katz from Lauderhill, FL had a baby girl!
Baby Girl!

Ari and Chanie Greenwald from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Israel Guetta (Netanya ,Israel) to Sterna Benmoussa (Paris ,France )
New Engagement!

Avremel Rapoport(Clarks Summit, PA) to Faigy Liberow (London, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street
New Engagement!

Menny Leitner (Monsey, NY) to Bracha Goldberg (Monsey, NY) L’Chaim: Sunday, July 20th, 7:30pm at Bais Yosef Meir Simcha Hall 19 Olympia Ln, Monsey
New Engagement!

Mendy Sulami (Los Angeles, CA) to Aidel Spielman (Crown Heights)
New Engagement!

Tsvi Feygin  (Teaneck, NJ) to Faigy Kahn (London, UK)

USA Today Interviews in Crown Heights

Bassya Steinhauser, 6, getting interviewed today.

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — USA Today, an American daily newspaper, has been conducting video interviews around the country, and speaking to different types of people of various religions. Among the topics discussed were spiritually, the future, and faith.

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Ariel Sharon & The Rebbe – Audience & Beautiful Photos

Ariel Sharon, former Israeli Prime Minister, shared a close relationship with the Rebbe over the years. The Avner Institute is pleased to present a collection of photos from Sharon’s visit to the Rebbe for “dollars” in the year of 1990 We have also included excerpts of Ariel Sharon’s private audience with the Rebbe, on Sivan 24 1968, during which fundamental issues regarding the Six Day War and related topics were discussed. To learn more about the Rebbe Visit: www.portraitofaleader.blogspot.com

Something Jewish
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NY Post

It's hook, line and stinker for city drivers.

NYPD tow-truck operators are hauling away cars at an alarming pace because of ramped-up pressure to meet a shocking four-car quota per shift — and those who fail face stiff penalties, sources told The Post.

‘Quotas’ Keep NYPD Drivers on Their Tows

NY Post

It’s hook, line and stinker for city drivers.

NYPD tow-truck operators are hauling away cars at an alarming pace because of ramped-up pressure to meet a shocking four-car quota per shift — and those who fail face stiff penalties, sources told The Post.

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By Andrew Moesel - PRESS RELEASE

A satellite view of the plant.

OGDENSBURG, NY — Workers for the kosher diary plant in Ogdensburg will return to work early this week as new owner Toobro, LLC. puts them on their payroll after Ahava of California refused to pay them for their work. The workers and Toobro spent Monday doing paperwork to change their employment from the old company and to help them try and recoup back pay withheld over the past two weeks.

Ogdensburg Kosher Cheese Plant Workers Back To Work

By Andrew Moesel – PRESS RELEASE

A satellite view of the plant.

OGDENSBURG, NY — Workers for the kosher diary plant in Ogdensburg will return to work early this week as new owner Toobro, LLC. puts them on their payroll after Ahava of California refused to pay them for their work. The workers and Toobro spent Monday doing paperwork to change their employment from the old company and to help them try and recoup back pay withheld over the past two weeks.

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Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!

CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Shalom Ber Shuchat (Caracas, Venezuela) and Chaya Orenstein (Crown Heights) on their engagement.

The L’Chaim will IYH be Wednesday night at Beis Levi Yitzchok, 556 Crown St [entrance ramp on Albany Ave].

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Tuesday, August 4th, the 14th of Av, Keren Simchas Chosson V'Kallah (KSCVK) will be making a BBQ and comedy event for men at Beis Rivka, 310 Crownt St. Starting two hilarious comedians, Dave Koenig and Steven Scott. Cover charge $36.

TUESDAY: KSCVK BBQ and Comedy Event!

Tuesday, August 4th, the 14th of Av, Keren Simchas Chosson V’Kallah (KSCVK) will be making a BBQ and comedy event for men at Beis Rivka, 310 Crownt St. Starting two hilarious comedians, Dave Koenig and Steven Scott. Cover charge $36.

PSA
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WCBSTV

Millions of Americans are caught up in the mortgage mess, with local foreclosure rates currently double what they were in 2008. But a little-known practice, which some attorneys believe can buy those racing to save their homes valuable time, is gaining popularity.

Kerry McConnell works in the automotive industry, and his monthly commission has taken a hit of late.

Facing Foreclosure? Ask Bank To ‘Produce The Note’

WCBSTV

Millions of Americans are caught up in the mortgage mess, with local foreclosure rates currently double what they were in 2008. But a little-known practice, which some attorneys believe can buy those racing to save their homes valuable time, is gaining popularity.

Kerry McConnell works in the automotive industry, and his monthly commission has taken a hit of late.

NYC News
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A Bloody Brooklyn Sunday

Illustration Photo.

BROOKLYN, NY [CHI] — Eight people were injured and one was murdered in a bloody summer Sunday in Brooklyn. An 87 year old woman, Anna Surman, was caught in a crossfire between two shooters and was struck multiple times, according to reports, and later succumbed to her wounds.

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Crash on Empire and Kingston, Multiple Injured

CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] — A high-speed collision in the intersection of Kingston Avenue and Empire Boulevard left havoc in its wake. The incident took place at around 11:30pm and according to eye witnesses both cars, a BMW SUV and a Nissan sedan, were speeding and collided sending both of them into parked cars.

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