Brush Fire Erupts in Brooklyn’s Iconic Prospect Park

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7 months ago

Brush Fire Erupts in Brooklyn’s Iconic Prospect Park

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A fierce drought was keeping its grip on states across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Shabbos, one day after dry, windy conditions ignited a fire in an iconic green space in New York: Brooklyn’s Prospect Park • Full Story

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11 months ago

MTA Plans New Brooklyn Subway Line

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A new light rail line would connect the communities of Flatbush, Boro Park and Crown Heights and provide a much-needed connection between Brooklyn and the Frum neighborhoods of Queens • Read More

Crown Heights

2 years ago

New York State and City Officials Join Crown Heights Sukkos Celebration

Photos by Oded Kaizerman for Chabadinfo

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On Tuesday night, veteran Crown Heights activist Rabbi Chanina Sperlin hosted the annual Sukkos gathering with a who’s who list of New York’s elected officials in his Sukkah. Joined by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Tish James and many others • Full Story, Photos

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2 years ago

32 Alleged Members of Brooklyn-Based Gangs Charged with Violent Crimes

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Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced that 32 alleged members gangs are named in a 140-count indictment for allegedly committing shootings, possessing guns, and using stolen cars during shootings, to eliminate rivals • Full Story

Crown Heights

2 years ago

The Brooklyn Jewish Center: From a Conservative Temple to Oholei Torah

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Crown Heights History: The Brooklyn Jewish Center (BJC) was founded by some of the most prominent and wealthiest Jews in America at the time. BJC was initiated by the passion and authenticity and Jewish pride and spared no expense to make it a most impressive institution • Full Article

New York

3 years ago

Brooklyn’s Largest Park Hosts Chanukah Event

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Special permits were obtained this year to host a Menorah Lighting ceremony in Marine Park, Brooklyn’s largest park, through the efforts of Rabbi Levi Hendel, director of Chabad of Marine Park. Last night the Menorah was kindled, with a concert lead by Mendy J & Story Show by Rabbi Shmuli Zalmanov • Full Story, Photos, Video