A farewell reception for outgoing NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea was held at the New York Athletic Club in Manhattan with a limited guest list. Watch an interview with Shea reflecting on his service. Full Story, Photos, Video
Ex-Police Officer Found Guilty in Killing George Floyd
A jury found former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder and two other charges in the death of George Floyd after holding a knee down on his neck for 9 minutes; rally planned at Grand Army Plaza. Video
71st Precinct Chief Injured in Protests is Permanently Replaced
Inspector Joseph Hayward is transferring from Coney Island to lead the NYPD 71st Precinct as a replacement for Inspector Tito Romero, who has been on leave after being injured in George Floyd protests. Full Story
Watch: First Presidential Debate Between Trump and Biden
Watch 9:00 PM Eastern Time: The first Presidential Debate of 2020 will have President Donald Trump sparring with former Vice President Joe Biden in a televised program moderated by Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace; No handshake and no opening statements. Video
Injured By Violent Protestors, Chief of 71st Precinct Steps Down
NYPD Inspector Norman Grandstaff is back in command over the 71st Precinct in Crown Heights, temporarily replacing Commanding Officer Tito Romero who is suffering from an injury sustained from a violent attack during the George Floyd protests and riots. Full Story
COLlive.com’s Top Stories of 5780
The Cambodian princess, the rise of Dr. Zelenko, the attacks in Jersey City and Monsey, the closure of 770, the pro-black Jewish rally, the wedding processions, and the wrong funeral - here are the top stories of 5780 that generated the most views on community news service COLlive.com. Full Story
Trump Says de Blasio is “Horrible” for NYC
Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
"What Mayor Bill de Blasio has done to New York City in a short period of time is horrible," President Donald Trump said in an interview on Tuesday as the city faces increased shootings. Full Story
Rabbis Want ‘Black Lives Matter’ to Purge Antisemitism
The Rabbinical Alliance of America-Igud HaRabbonim called on the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement to purge anti-Semitic and anti-Israel from its ranks after protestors chanted, "Israel, you murder children, too." Full Story, Video
Protests Yes, Camps No: Cuomo Called Out For Hypocrisy
Photos: @Joelmpetlin @SEichenstein
"Hypocrisy at its finest": Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio are being called out for double standards, forbidding summer camps and playgrounds for children but allowing mass rallies for adults on Sunday. Full Story
The Penny Dropped for Me This Past Week
In light of the racial tensions in America following the death of George Floyd, Shliach Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel shares with COLlive.com a powerful letter he sent his community in Port Washington, NY. Full Story
Photo of Jewish Boy with Black Friend Goes Viral
Photos: Rathkopf Photography
The photo of Shmuel Adler elbow bumping his friend Ray Frederick at a memorial for George Floyd was widely shared on social media providing millions with a new sense of hope, Adler's mother told COLlive.com. Full Story
Embroiled in Fake News, Chabad Center Launches #Share4Justice
A video shared by the White House claimed rocks at Chabad of Sherman Oaks in California were placed by George Floyd rioters. In reality, that wasn't the case and Rabbi Mendel Lipskier is responding with a positive campaign. Full Story, Video
Crown Heights Jews “Stand With Our Black Neighbors”
A few hundred Crown Heights Jews joined a march in solidarity with the Black community on Sunday afternoon on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Full Story, Photos, Video
After Being Booed, de Blasio Offers to Defund the NYPD
After being booed at a George Floyd protest, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced he will shifting funds from the New York Police Departement. Crown Heights activist Yaacov Behrman: "Rhetoric against NYPD deeply problematic." Full Story, Video
Tactical Rabbi’s Tips For Surviving Civil Unrest
Watch: The "Tactical Rabbi" Raziel Cohen of NDF Training presents security tips that he says can save your life during an altercation as many communities and properties are facing civil unrest and attacks. Full Story, Video
The Jewish Response to Racism
Tune in at 8:30 pm EST: Renowned author and lecturer Rabbi Simon Jacobson discusses how to fight racism and oppression and is there a long-term solution to prejudice and discrimination? Full Story, Video
Protest Planned in Crown Heights Today
Crown Heights residents were notified to be careful as a protest over the death of George Floyd will be marching in the Crown Heights area on Wednesday. Update: 1000 orderly protesters left Crown Heights and are headed towards Williamsburg. Full Story
De Blasio’s Idiotic Reply On Why Shuls and Businesses Can’t Open
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Tuesday * Photo: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office
Mayor Bill de Blasio was asked by a Jewish reporter about double standards and gave a ludicrous answer; Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and Councilman Kalman Yeger said: "Calls for mass peaceful marching rendered the lockdown ludicrous." Full Story, Video
Curfew Extended to Sunday, Shul & Mikvah Allowed
A curfew imposed on New York City for tonight been extended through Sunday; Shul, Mikvah and appointments are allowed, informs CHJCC Director Eli Cohen. Full Story
Protest Passes 770 Eastern Parkway Without Incident
Photos: Itzik Roytman
Update: A peaceful protest of 5,000 people marched down Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights on Monday evening, chanting "No Justice, No Peace." Full Story, Photos, Video
Unlike Rioters, Small Businesses Don’t See Mayor ‘Stand With Us’
Bruch Backman of the grassroots coalition "Re-Open New York" says that Mayor Bill de Blasio is treating small businesses in the city worse than the violent looters and rioters. Full Story, Video
Al Sharpton & Jesse Jackson Are Back in the Limelight
Op-Ed: George Floyd and the African American community deserve justice for what appears like an unjustified police killing – but they could find better leaders than the two proven anti-Semites, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. Full Story, Video
