Crown Heights Vaad Hakohol hosted the newly promoted highest ranking Orthodox Jewish member of the New York City Police Department on Wednesday. Full Story
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At the recent Bobov Melava Malka, the Bobover Rebbe thanked Eli Slavin, liaison to Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and Rabbi Shmuli Butler of Chabad at the Airport, for their recent assistance. Photos
Congress Urges the US to Evacuate Americans from Israel
Members of Congress called on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to do everything possible to evacuate Americans out of Israel, including chartering flights as airlines have canceled most flights out of Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. Full Story
Guests From UN Visit Crown Heights Sukkah
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Crown Heights activist Rabbi Chanina Sperlin hosted diplomats from the United Nations in his sukkah on Monday, and discussed friendship and understanding between nations. Full Story, Photos
Israelis Can Now Enter the United States Without a Visa
Only 40 countries have visa exemptions to the United States and now Israel has joined the list: Israelis will be able to apply to enter the U.S. for tourism or business purposes up to 90 days in advance without first obtaining a U.S. visa beginning November 30th, 2023. Full Story, Video
Israel’s Consul General in New York Concludes His Term
Israel's Acting Consul General in New York, Israel Nitzan, was given a warm farewell party by representatives from local and national Jewish groups in Manhattan last week. Congresswoman Yvette Clarke sent a citation in his honor. Full Story
RCCS Holds Annual Summer BBQ in Crown Heights
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Members of the Crown Heights community gathered Tuesday on a rooftop for a lavish barbecue event in support of RCCS. Full Story, Photos
Basil Pizza & Wine Bar in Crown Heights Officially Closes
Basil NY Pizza & Wine Bar, the trailblazing restaurant that launched the Crown Heights food trend, is officially closed, according to a report. It opened in 2010 on "the wrong side of Eastern Parkway." Full Story, Video
NYC Mayor Highlights Faith at Jewish Children’s Museum Gala
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams highlighted the power of faith that got him to his position at the gala of the Jewish Children's Museum in Crown Heights; judge was honored for her advocacy. Full Story, Photos, Video
COJO of Flatbush Holds 44th Legislative Breakfast
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Congresswoman Yvette Clarke addressed the 44th Annual Legislative Breakfast of COJO Of Flatbush on Sunday, attended by activists and community members. Full Story, Photos, Video
Lubavitchers, Muslims Co-Host Iftar Meal in Crown Heights
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Lubavitchers and Muslims gathered in Crown Heights for the 2nd annual Chasidic Muslim Iftar event hosted by Assemblyman Brian Cunningham and Assemblyman Charles Fall in partnership with Masjid Kawthar, the Jewish Future Alliance, and the German School. Full Story, Photos, Video
Crown Heights Teachers Receive Pesach Gifts from Chasdei Lev
The Chasdei Lev organization hosted its annual teachers' appreciation events on Sunday, providing gifts of Pesach food and necessities for teachers in the New York area. Full Story, Photos, Video
Congressmembers Affirm Support for Israel and Against Antisemitism
An impressive showing from the New York delegation in the US Congress attended the JCRC of New York annual breakfast, and each affirmed their unwavering and unconditional support for Israel and their determined commitment to preventing antisemitism. Full Story, Photos
Hundreds Attend Inauguration of Assemblyman Brian Cunningham
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Hundreds attended the Inauguration Ceremony of Assembly Member Brian Cunningham at the Brooklyn Children's Museum on Thursday. Crown Heights community activist Rabbi Yaacov Behrman gave an invocation and Cantor Shlomie Rabin sang. Full Story, Photos, Video
HASC Breaks Ground for New State of the Art Center in Brooklyn
Community leaders and elected officials attended a recent groundbreaking event for the new state-of-the-art, 45,000-square-foot campus for the HASC - Hebrew Academy for Special Children Center in Brooklyn. Full Story
Hochul Declares Victory Over Zeldin in New York Governor’s Race
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared victory over Republican challenger Lee Zeldin in the New York Governor's race. Other state wins: Senator Chuck Schumer, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke and Attorney General Tish James. Full Story
Tuesday: Crown Heights Votes in Mid-Term Election
Early voting in Flatbush
Residents of Crown Heights will be going to the polls today following a heightened drive to get out the vote in the mid-term elections; Free rides are being offered; Watch the candidates' final plea. Full Story, Video
Flatbush Hosts Pre-Election Legislative Breakfast
The Flatbush Jewish Community Coalition (FJCC) held a Pre-Election Legislative Breakfast on Sunday in Brooklyn, New York. Officials expressed their support for the Orthodox Jewish community and for Israel. Full Story, Photos
General Petraeus Addresses AIPAC Real Estate Supporters
Over 1,000 pro-Israel real estate industry leaders attended the AIPAC Real Estate Division Luncheon in New York on Monday. General David H. Petraeus addressed the importance of AIPAC educating members of Congress on strengthening US-Israeli relations. Full Story
Rabbi Shea Hecht Endorses Raitport for Congress
Rabbi Shea Hecht, community activist and Chairman of the NCFJE, has endorsed Menachem Raitport for Congress for the 9th Congressional District in the upcoming election. Full Story
Republican Jewish Candidate Runs Against Congresswoman Clarke
Menachem Raitport from Crown Heights is running for US House of Representatives NY-9th Congressional District, on the Conservative Party line against Democrat incumbent Yvette Clarke, who has held the office since 2013. He was interviewed about his vision for New Yorkers and all Americans. Full Story
Police Officer Honored for Quick Arrest After Assault at 770
The NYPD 71st Pct Council honored Police Officer Craig Smith for his quick arrest of a person who assaulted a Chassidic young man in a bias attack at the tent in front of 770 during Yom Tov. Full Story
Halberstam Hosts Sukkos Celebration for Top NY Officials
Jewish community activist Devorah Halberstam hosted a Sukkah celebration attended by top city and state officials, including Governor Kathy Hochul, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, Mayor Eric Adams, and Attorney General Letitia James. Full Story, Photos, Video
Governor & Mayor Head Pilgrimage to Chanina Sperlin’s Sukkah
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, Mayor Eric Adams and top state, city, police and community officials joined the annual pilgrimage to the sukkah of Crown Heights activist Rabbi Chanina Sperlin on Wednesday. Full Story, Photos
Igud HaRabbanim Holds 80th Annual Siyum HaShas Celebration
The Rabbinical Alliance of America (Igud HaRabbanim) held its 80th Annual Siyum HaShas Celebration recently with elected officials and community leaders in attendance. Full Story