Photo Gallery: Crown Heights Purim Bash
A Purim Bash held in Oholei Torah on the first night of Purim attracted hundreds of residents for singing, dancing, and Purim joy.
Crown Heights United Endorses Brian Cunningham In Special Election
In the leadup to a special election for the now vacant 43rd Assembly seat, which covers Crown Heights, Crown Heights united has announced that it is endorsing candidate Brian Cunningham.
Housing Lottery Launches For 1120 St. Johns Place In Crown Heights
An affordable housing lottery has opened for a new building located in Crown Heights, just blocks from 770 Eastern Parkway.
LIVE at 6:00AM: Levaya of Hagaon Rav Chaim Kanievsky Z’atzal
Join nearly one million people who will be at the Levaya of Hagaon Harav Chaim Kanievsky Z’atzal in Bnei Brak, streaming LIVE at 6:00am.
Baby Girl!
Levi and Channie (nee Adelman) Kurinsky from Conway, MA had a baby girl!
Car Roof Ripped Off After Person Pinned In Crown Heights Crash
A multi car crash in Crown Heights Friday afternoon had emergency vehicles rushing after a person was confirmed as being pinned inside the vehicle.
10:00PM: Tanya Applied Episode 54 With Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Tanya Applied Episode 54 With Rabbi Simon Jacobson. The Tanya Applied radio show is broadcast every Saturday night, 10:00PM–10:30PM EDT.
Gov. Hochul Proposes Changes to New York’s Bail Law
New York conservatives and liberals have both sounded off against Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed changes to the state’s bail law, with some liberals saying the law should remain the way it is and some conservatives saying the governor’s reforms don’t go far enough.
Terror Stabbing in Yerushalayim Leaves One Wounded, Attacker Shot
A stabbing in Jerusalem Saturday morning left one victim with mild wounds, Magen David Adom (MDA) reported.
Tut Altz Unroles the Ultimate Curriculum for Summer Camps
Now in its second summer, the Moshiach-based Tut Altz curriculum is ready to bring your campers to next level learning. A six-lesson learning book, created by the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302, is now available for purchase – with an early-bird special until Yud Alef Nissan.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – The Morning After, Purim, Russia-Ukraine War and Shabbos
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
Expect Traffic Sunday as NYC Half Marathon Closes Streets
The New York City Half Marathon will be returning this Sunday, bringing with it many street closures in the vicinity of Crown Heights.
One Million People Expected at Rabbi Kanievsky’s Funeral
Police believe that about a million people will attend the funeral on Sunday of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, one of the most prominent rabbis of the Haredi community, who passed away on Friday.
FOUND: Shomrim Is Searching For Binyomin L.
Multiple Shomrim organizations in Brooklyn are searching for a young Lubavitcher, who went missing from his home in Flatbush. If you have any information on Binyomin’s whereabouts, please call Shomrim at 718-774-3333.
Weekly Story: The beauty of Every Jew
I recently heard the following prison story and I said this is a story that I will share with the readers of this column. At the same, I am positive that many shluchim have similar powerful stories and anecdotes that the readers would enjoy, so please share them with me and I will post them.
BDE: Hagaon Harav Chaim Kanievsky, 94, Zatzal
With great sadness, the Jewish world mourns the passing of Hagaon Harav Chaim Kanievsky Zatzal, a leader of the Jewish community who lived in Eretz Yisroel.
$500 Million in Pandemic Relief Distributed to Nearly 29,000 Small Businesses Throughout New York
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly 29,000 small and micro businesses throughout New York State have been awarded over $500 million in grant funds through the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program.
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