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New York, NY — For years, the concept of charging motorists to drive into Manhattan's busiest areas has been batted around as a way to reduce congestion and pollution, but many said it would never happen because of significant opposition.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg has argued both sides of the issue, saying just months ago: “I don't know that I'm a fan.” But after studying the idea and weighing the perceived benefits _ less traffic and hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue _ the mayor has proposed that the city give it a try.

Bloomberg Proposes $8 Tolls for NYC Drivers

The Associated Press

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New York, NY — For years, the concept of charging motorists to drive into Manhattan’s busiest areas has been batted around as a way to reduce congestion and pollution, but many said it would never happen because of significant opposition.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg has argued both sides of the issue, saying just months ago: “I don’t know that I’m a fan.” But after studying the idea and weighing the perceived benefits _ less traffic and hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue _ the mayor has proposed that the city give it a try.

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New Engagement!

Menachem Junik (Crown Heights) to Faigy Lieberow (London, UK) L’Chaim: Tonight, Motzei Shabbos, 9:15pm at The Simcha Hall 571 Albany Ave
Baby Boy!

Zalman and Brocho Friedman from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 860 Eastern Parkway, 2nd Floor
Baby Boy!

Eli and Chava Hecht from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!

Mendel Serebryanski (Melbourne, Australia) to Mussie Shemtov (West Bloomfield, MI)
Baby Girl!

Zalmy and Zeldie Laufer from Crown Heights had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Tomer Ward (Victorville, CA) to Gimel Bentes (Brazil) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 7:30pm at The Lounge 556 Crown Street, Enter Building Left Turn
New Engagement!

Moishy Goldberg (Georgetown, NY) to Batsheva Gansburg (Coconut Creek, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at the JCM Upper Level
Baby Girl!

Moshe Yisroel Dovid and Estie Wolf from Chicago, IL had a baby girl!
New Enagagement!

Shmouel Nadjar (Charenton le pont S.Maurice, France) to Shirel Chaya Partouche (Creteil, France)
New Engagement!

Avremel Turen (Chicago, IL) to Brochie Reinetz (New Haven, CT) L’Chaim: Thursday, Oct. 15th, 8:00pm at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Baby Boy!

Moshe and Chanie Silman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Enagagement!

Mendel Matuf (Crown Heights) to Mushka Fajnland (Herndon, VA)
Baby Girl!

Eli and Ruty (nee Brand) Steinhauser from Fairlawn, NJ had a baby girl!
Baby Girl!

Shmuly and Geula (nee Katzman) Gniwisch from Houston, TX had a baby girl!
New Engagement!

Memke Goldshmid (Valley Stream, NY) to Mushky Gancz (West Palm Beach, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:30pm at the JCM Upper Level
New Engagement!

Mendel Minkowics (Crown Heights) to Sara Fajnland (Herndon, VA) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:30pm at The JCM Lower Level
New Engagement!

Sender Gurewitz (Lyon, France) to Malki Lipskier (S. Petersburg, Russia)

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Shmais.com

In recent years Chabad Yeshivos have been the beneficiaries of over 10 million dollars in federal funding. Nearly all the funds are from the Federal Pell Grant Program while the rest came from Federal Work-Study Program and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants.

According to records obtained by SHMAIS.com, that cover the fiscal years of 2002-2005, “770” has received nearly $6,000,000, Oholei Torah nearly $3,000,000, Morristown nearly $1,300,000 and Ohr Elchonon in Los Angeles just over $800,000.

A full breakdown in the Extended Article

Chabad Yeshivos got over 10 million dollars in federal funding

Shmais.com

In recent years Chabad Yeshivos have been the beneficiaries of over 10 million dollars in federal funding. Nearly all the funds are from the Federal Pell Grant Program while the rest came from Federal Work-Study Program and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants.

According to records obtained by SHMAIS.com, that cover the fiscal years of 2002-2005, “770” has received nearly $6,000,000, Oholei Torah nearly $3,000,000, Morristown nearly $1,300,000 and Ohr Elchonon in Los Angeles just over $800,000.

A full breakdown in the Extended Article

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Rabbi Levi and Mrs Fraidy Vogel of Crown Heights will IYH be moving on Shlichus to America's Oldest City, S. Augustine, FL, where they will establish a new Chabad House serving the needs of the local Jewish population.
The new Shluchim were appointed by Rabbi Yossi Kahanov of Chabad of Jacksonville, FL.

HATZLOCHA RABBA!

The Vogels can be reached via e-mail at rabbivogel@gmail.com

New Shluchim to Florida

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Rabbi Levi and Mrs Fraidy Vogel of Crown Heights will IYH be moving on Shlichus to America’s Oldest City, S. Augustine, FL, where they will establish a new Chabad House serving the needs of the local Jewish population.
The new Shluchim were appointed by Rabbi Yossi Kahanov of Chabad of Jacksonville, FL.

HATZLOCHA RABBA!

The Vogels can be reached via e-mail at rabbivogel@gmail.com

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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Eliezer and Chanie Zalmanov (Shluchim to Munster, IN) on the birth of their baby boy.

May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.

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Australian Jewish News
Just a few months ago, Rabbi Levi Stiefel was studying at Chabad’s kollel in Melbourne.

But since December 2006, he has volunteered to live in the small city of Voronezh in Russia and establish a Jewish school where none exists.

“I feel a need to educate people here in regard to their Jewish roots. Jewish culture is also very important. If we want to see a future in Jewish education in Russia grow, this project needs to take place,” Rabbi Stiefel, 25, told the AJN by phone.

Rabbi, Aussie wife build school in Russia

Australian Jewish News

Just a few months ago, Rabbi Levi Stiefel was studying at Chabad’s kollel in Melbourne.

But since December 2006, he has volunteered to live in the small city of Voronezh in Russia and establish a Jewish school where none exists.

“I feel a need to educate people here in regard to their Jewish roots. Jewish culture is also very important. If we want to see a future in Jewish education in Russia grow, this project needs to take place,” Rabbi Stiefel, 25, told the AJN by phone.

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The Rebbes Car Involved in an Accident

Earlier today at around 11:45am there was an accident involving the Rebbes car. The incident took place in the intersection of Troy and Carroll, the Cadillac was driving up Troy Ave when a dark gray 15 passenger van, driven by another Yid, ran a red light and was hit by the Cadillac.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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Op-Ed: Mean-gston Avenue

Photo Edit: CrownHeights.info

Abuse, harassment, aggression, shouting, yelling, screaming, degradation and dehumanization.

These are but a few of the terms one can use to describe a shopping experience at a large number of the stores in our neighborhood.

This behavior would come as an utter shock to anyone in the outside world where such treatment is deemed absolutely unacceptable. It would result in consumers no longer patronizing such merchants, and the eventual downfall of the business in question.

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Mazal Tov! – 2 New Engagements!

We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Yitzchok Pinson (Brunoy, France) and Zelda Nemanow (Brunoy, France) on their engagement.

And we would like to wish Mazal Tov to Motti Shishler (Johahnesburg, South Africa) and Chana Leah Cohen (Baltimore, MD) on their engagement.

The L’Chaim will be IYH be Thursday night, 7:30pm at Chabad of Strathaven, 164 Linden Road, Johannesburg South Africa

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Fire in a Jewish Apartment Bulding

Crown Heights, Brooklyn – At around 10:45pm, Motzoai Shabbos a fire broke out in a Jewish apartment building. The incident took place on the second floor of 1650 President St. between Utica and Schenectady, many residents were forced to evacuate due to heavy smoke conditions in the building.

More pictures in the Extended Article.

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by Yitzchok Wagshul - The Crown Heights Chronicle

Deputy Inspector Frank Vega

Deputy Inspector Frank Vega, commanding officer of the 71st precinct, is taking stock.

“I’ve been in the precinct for 18 months now,” the Inspector told the Crown Heights Chronicle before Pesach, “and during that initial period I was gauging things, getting a feel for the precinct and the community. Now, I want to reach out.”

More in the Extended Article.

Precinct Commender Takes Stock After 18 Months of Duty

by Yitzchok Wagshul – The Crown Heights Chronicle

Deputy Inspector Frank Vega

Deputy Inspector Frank Vega, commanding officer of the 71st precinct, is taking stock.

“I’ve been in the precinct for 18 months now,” the Inspector told the Crown Heights Chronicle before Pesach, “and during that initial period I was gauging things, getting a feel for the precinct and the community. Now, I want to reach out.”

More in the Extended Article.

Communal Matters
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iPod Robbed on Eastern Parkway

Brooklyn, NY — At about 5 pm Erev Shabbos, two girls walking home from the Brooklyn Public Library on Eastern Pkwy were robbed of an iPod. The girl who was listening to her iPod, took it out of her pocket to switch songs when it was snatched from her hand.

More in the Extended Article.

Crime
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Mazal Tov! – 3 Sunday Night L’Chaims!

Mordechai Nemtzov (Malibu, CA) and Rochel Boden (Long Island, NY) .
IYH at FREE, 1383 President St [between Kingston and Brooklyn Aves].

Moishy Sandhaus (Buenos Aires, Argentina) and Chani Simon (Delmar, NY) .
IYH at Rayim Ahuvim, 1614 Carroll St, [corner Schenectady Ave].

Mendy Burguvoy (Chicago, IL) and Leah Shaffer (Montreal, Canada) .
IYH at 1408 Carroll St. [between Kingston and Albany].

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