New York State and City Officials Join Crown Heights Sukkos Celebration

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Crown Heights

2 months ago

New York State and City Officials Join Crown Heights Sukkos Celebration

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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

News

7 months 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

11 months 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

12 months 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

News

1 year ago

NYC is Considering Making Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza Car-free

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The Department of Transportation is considering making Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn car-free, amid concerns from local elected officials that the major intersection is dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. The DOT is hoping to tap into $990 million for street improvements that Mayor Eric Adams pledged to last April • Full Story

New York

1 year ago

Brooklyn Holocaust Monument Vandalized With Swastikas

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Police launch hate crime investigation after Sheepshead Bay Holocaust monument defaced with swastikas and Russian curses. The NYPD Hate Crimes Task force has launched an investigation after a Holocaust monument was vandalized in Brooklyn • Full Story, Video