After a tense few weeks in which his closest rival, Kathryn Garcia, came within about 9,000 votes, he pulled ahead in results the New York City Board of Elections released Tuesday evening • Full Story

The Democratic primary for mayor of New York City was thrown into a state of confusion Tuesday when election officials retracted their latest report on the vote count after realizing it had been corrupted by test data never cleared from a computer system. That data had indicated that Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, a former police captain who would be the city’s second Black mayor, had lost much of his lead and was ahead of former sanitation commissioner Kathryn Garcia by fewer than 16,000 votes • Full Story

Voters from Crown Heights’ Jewish community turned out to vote in droves, something never before seen in a primary election. A group of prominent Crown Heights activists has released a letter, relaying their appreciation for the community’s response to their pleas, yet reminds everyone that this fight has just begun • Full Letter

Eric Adams, the Brooklyn Borough president and former police captain, is waking up Wednesday in the lead to be New York City’s next mayor, but even though voting is done, the race is far from over • Full Story

While travelling around the city on a very busy election, mayoral candidate Andrew Yang visited Beis Chayenu, speaking to passersby, and recording a short video touting the success of Chabad Lubavitch around the globe • Video

Today is election day. Over the last several months, rabbonim and askonim have worked tirelessly to encourage members of the Crown Heights community to go and vote. Your vote will affect the safety and future of our beloved schunah • Full Story, Letter

New York mayoral candidate Eric Adams made a stop this evening at Beis Chayenu as he camppaigned around the city with hours left before voters hit the polls tomorrow morning • Photos

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams again came out on top in a new poll about mayoral candidates. Adams, a moderate campaigning on a tough-on-crime approach, has led the race for weeks while the city’s uptick in violent crime has dominated local headlines • Full Story

Several Crown Heights activists have released together a letter explaining why Eric Adams is the right choice for mayor, despite his own association in an interview with former Mayor of New York City, David Dinkins • Letter

Prominent Crown Heights askonim would like to remind every Crown Heights resident the early voting for the mayoral race is just around the corner. Do not neglect to vote, as your choice has a profound effect on the safety of our community, as well as the education of our children. ChabadInfo.com reported two weeks ago that these askonim have thrown their support behind Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams as the best candidate for our community’s needs • Full Story

Curtis Sliwa, the founder of subway patrol and crime fighting organization Guardian Angels, launched his campaign for mayor on Monday, and will be running as a Republican on the slogan of “Save Our City” • Full Story

Prospects are still bright for Andrew Yang, as the New York City mayoral candidate is solidly leading the field in another poll. Yang, a former entrepreneur and presidential candidate, is the first choice of 32% of likely Democratic voters • Full Story

Watch an interview with NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang as to why he believes in not imposing a curriculum on Yeshivos and why he finds learning “The Bible” important • Watch

On June 22 there will be primary elections in New York City to determine who the candidates for mayor in the November 2 general election will be. To be able to participate in the primary, one must be registered to vote. Those who aren’t have until February 14 to do so • Full Story

On Thursday, as part of the annual Rosh Hashanah food distribution event, Executive Director of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI), Rabbi Moshe Wiener extended a special invitation to Mayor Bill de Blasio to join the distribution • Full Story, Photos

Last night, the first night of Chanukah, Brooklyn’s largest Menorah at Grand Army Plaza was lit, with thousands gathered for the event. NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio joined the celebration and was honored with lighting the Shamesh • Photos

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio today issued a travel advisory for tonight, January 25, through Friday night, January 29. As nighttime temperatures drop to near or below freezing tonight through Friday, melted snow can turn to black ice, causing dangerously slick driving conditions • Safety Tips

Birobidzhan was the Jewish autonomous municipality established some 80 years ago by Stalin ym”s. The Mayor of Birobidzhan, Andrey Parkhomenko, arrived in Moscow after a nine-hour flight, for a special meeting with Russia’s Chief Rabbi, R’ Berel Lazar • Photos

The mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, visited the Kosel Sunday along with a large Jewish delegation that accompanied him from New York • Full Story, Photos

Avraham Goldschmidt, who suffered moderate wounds Sunday when he was stabbed by a terrorist at Tzahal Square in Jerusalem, told Arutz Sheva Monday that he feels good and is about to be released from hospital. “Thank God, there were no internal injuries and miraculously, there was only a deep cut,” he said • Full Article, Videos

A Lubavitcher of Crown Heights was riding the MTA this morning and noticed another passenger. The Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, rides the train to work regularly. The two took a selfie together • More Photos

The Mayor of New York City, Bill de Blasio, came to Paris, France to visit the area of “Hyper Cacher” where the four Jews were killed. He met over there the singer Yoni Shlomo and the Shliach Levi Matusof. De Blasio told Matusof that he supports Chabad in New York and mentioned that he is good friends with Chanina Sperlin.

The Giant Menorah at Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah, hosted New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio for the lighting of the Shamash on the first night of Chanukah ● The Menorah is a project of Chabad of Park Slope, directed by Rabbi Shimon Hecht ● Full Story, Pictures