“Wild Man” Sneaks Into 770

By COLlive reporter

New York Daily News columnist Jared McCallister has complained of the “consistently faulty and misleading” media coverage of the Brooklyn’s annual Labor Day carnival.

Brooklyn-born writer of the “Caribbeat” column said the West Indian American Day Carnival Parade is often portrayed “as a magnet for crime.”

“Don’t attribute far-flung incidents, occurring in other neighborhoods, to the parade. That’s just plain wrong!” he called.

In reality, some run-ins actually happen close to home as often witnessed by congregants of Lubavitch Headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway which is on the main route of the parade.

One parade-goer managed to sneak through the many police officers stationed in front of the Jewish Children’s Museum and entered 770’s main shul.

Bochurim present said the Caucasian man “started going wild” and police were immediately called in.

Compared to past years, at least no one was hurt this time.

NYC Council Speaker and mayoral aspirant Christine Quinn and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg were among the Parade’s Grand Marshals. Also seen was Rabbi Colonel Jacob Goldstein.

Jewish residents of Crown Heights who remained in the neighborhood reported hours of failed cellphone reception.

UPDATE 9:18pm:

This year’s Labor Day Parade unfortunately ended with violence.

At approximately 5:15 PM in front of 650 Eastern Parkway several shots were fired from inside the overly large crowd around the float T-Vice Ompa Haitian, the NYPD said.

A female was struck in her left lower back and a male in his left hip. Both victims are expected to make full recoveries, police said.

A short time later at approximately 6:00 PM, at the corner of Bedford Ave and Eastern Parkway, a male became the victim of a homicide. The victim was stabbed one time in the neck while inside this large group around this float, officers said.

At this time there are no witnesses or motive to these crimes.