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As Crown Heights prepares for Simchas Beis HaShoeiva, the NYPD reminds that no vendors or unauthorized setups are allowed to ensure safety, while a children's program with entertainment and prizes is announced for the festivities.
Sholom Meir Rimler, a 9-year-old boy from Crown Heights, passed away suddenly, leaving his family devastated. A fund has been established to support his family during this difficult time, and further funeral details will be provided. The community is encouraged to help ease their sorrow.
Reb Moshe Spitzer, a humble and kind-hearted chassid who lived in Crown Heights and later in Paris, passed away at age 63. He was known for his generosity, devotion to the Rebbe, and inspiring others with his joy and kindness. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren, with his funeral scheduled in Jerusalem.
Mikvah.org celebrated 50 years of promoting Taharas HaMishpacha with a gala event in Crown Heights, featuring inspiring speeches, multimedia presentations, and community recognition, emphasizing the ongoing importance of this mitzvah in strengthening Jewish families.
During the West Indian Day Parade in Crown Heights, four separate incidents resulted in six people being shot and one slashed, marking a violent end to a largely peaceful celebration, with police investigating multiple shootings and a stabbing.
A gang-related shootout at a Brooklyn bar resulted in the deaths of two gunmen, including Marvin St. Louis and Jamel Childs, and the injury of 14 others, with police still searching for two additional suspects.
Police are searching for two suspects in a gang-related mass shooting at a Crown Heights hookah lounge that resulted in three deaths and 11 injuries, with ongoing investigations and community efforts to prevent retaliation.
A mass shooting at a Brooklyn lounge resulted in 3 deaths and 9 injuries, with multiple suspects believed to be involved in a gang-related incident. Police are searching for the shooters, and the mayor urges witnesses to come forward to aid the investigation.
A shooting at Taste of the City Lounge in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, resulted in three deaths and eight injuries early Sunday morning, with police recovering multiple shell casings and a firearm, and no suspects yet arrested.
A shooting at the Taste of the City lounge in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, resulted in 3 deaths and 8 injuries, with multiple shooters involved following a dispute inside the club. Police recovered shell casings and a firearm, but no arrests have been made yet.
A shooting at the Taste Of The City Lounge in Brooklyn resulted in 3 deaths and 8 injuries, with multiple shooters involved; police are investigating and no arrests have been made.
A measles case has been confirmed in a dormitory at the Central Yeshiva of 770 in Crown Heights, prompting health officials to urge vaccinations and vigilance to prevent a large-scale outbreak, especially among children and young adults.
A historic Queen Anne mansion in Crown Heights, featuring impressive woodwork, stained glass, and a rich history, is listed for rent at $13,950 a month, offering spacious living with modern updates and historic charm.
New York City's Department of Buildings issued emergency work orders for a historic synagogue in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, due to an illegally dug tunnel beneath the sanctuary, leading to full and partial vacate orders for nearby buildings. The tunnel, discovered as part of a yearslong struggle within the Chabad-Lubavitch community, was reportedly a DIY attempt to expand the headquarters, leading to a recent clash between Chabad leaders and young worshipers. The buildings department has demanded professional engineers to stabilize and possibly backfill the tunnel.
Three members of the same family were killed in a house fire in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood, with 14 others injured. The fire, which required over 130 firefighters to extinguish, engulfed a three-story building and caused significant damage. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.