Several New York State senators visited Crown Heights on Monday, meeting with community leaders to address the topics of Jewish education, community safety, and the rising concern over private home foreclosures.
The delegation included State Senators Iwen Chu of Brooklyn, New York, Sean Ryan of Buffalo, NY and Jeremy Cooney of Rochester, NY.
They were joined by Rabbi Joel Rosenfeld of Bobov, and Rabbi Yeruchim Silber of Agudas Yisrael of America. Representing Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) were Board Members Meir New and Dovid Halon, alongside Rabbis Eli Cohen and Chanina Sperlin.
The discussion centered on the importance of the State allowing communities to chart their own course in the education of their children and of safeguarding Jewish educational values and traditions. They also discussed initiatives to protect the security of Jewish communities, both through security grants and counter-terrorism measures to protect schools and with regard to the effects of Criminal Justice Law on public safety.
In addition, the issue of private home foreclosures and potential solutions was discussed.
Following the meeting, the delegation visited United Lubavitcher Yeshiva (ULY), where they met with school leadership – Rabbis Yossi Simpson and Yossi Langsam, toured the newly renovated facilities, and spoke with students.
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For years, self-proclaimed leaders have brought politicians to our doorstep, touting hollow promises and grandiose visions. But what have we received in return?
we would have nothing if not for this.
The alarming rise in crime demands that we organize our own community-led security initiatives to protect our families, safeguard our businesses, and reclaim our neighborhoods
Must be re-election season…
Why whenever dignitaries come to CH we have satmar and Bobov attending? Do our reps get invited to their communities when dignitaries visit Boro Park and Williamsburg?
Whats the problem. These Chassidim work in public relations, this is what they do and its okay they join. They have relationships with these people.
The question was whether it was reciprocal. Not whether it was good to join. There is a difference.
Not one word on residents getting tickets for putting out their garbage before Shabbos.
Shame.
not one word? You were there? Don’t shame others doing thier best
What about affordable housing ?
What about being thankful to YUNGELIET who give of their time, energy and money to assist our Shchuna.
Thank you the Vaad and those assisting.
Second attempt:
Have a public page, Where residents can post there concerns.
And council members can react informing what Is in their remit and whether they are able to address this issue as well as what progress is expected or can be expected.
This should be done by the community council. However, if not, we can provide it for them like many other things. They are busy voĺunteers and we can do something to help