Maimonides Will Allow One Partner Into Delivery Room
Maimonides Medical Center said it will allow one healthy partner to accompany into labor and delivery room. The hospital said the partner.... read more
BDE: R' Mordche Zev Halberstam Z"L, Victim of Coronavirus
We are saddened to inform the passing of R’ Mordche Zev Halberstam Z”L, at the age of 43 years, R’ Mordche Zev was from.... read more
This Shabbos Say A Special Prayer for All Our Hatzalah Volunteers
With Shabbos approaching, a time for extra prayer, please have in mind the following names of Hatzalah members, they’ve risked their lives on an.... read more
BDE: Dr. Mark Respler z"l, Victim of Coronavirus
Boro Park – We are saddened to inform of the passing of Dr. Mark Allen Respler, a prominent urologist in Flatbush who lived in Boro Park. He.... read more
CITY HARVEST, MET COUNCIL PLEAD FOR STATE FOOD AID
City Harvest and Met Council on Jewish Poverty are pleading for $25 million in emergency state food aid, warning a tenuous network of volunteer.... read more
Cuomo Preempts de Blasio, Will Freeze Construction Across State
New York – Once again preempting the downstate mayor, Gov. Andrew Cuomo will announce Friday morning that he will freeze most construction.... read more
Boro Park Jewish Community Council’s Food Distributions Helps More Than a Thousand Boro Parkers Make Pesach
Brooklyn, NY—The Boro Park Jewish Community Council partnered with Met Council for a second food drive this year. This food distribution.... read more
Shut Down Construction in NYC? De Blasio Will Decide by Friday
New York – Another major step in shutting down the city will be decided on Friday. Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that he will be.... read more
BDE: Rav Yisroel Plutchok zt"l, Longtime Rosh Yeshiva of Derech Chaim
Boro Park – We are saddened to inform of the petira of Rav Yisroel Plutchok, the longtime rosh yeshiva of Yeshiva Derech Chaim, who suffered.... read more
EDITORIAL: In Trying Times, We Need to Pray for Our Dedicated Boro Park Hatzalah Volunteers
From the editor’s desk: Countless videos have emerged on social media showing the amount of calls coming over the Hatzalah radio of patients.... read more
In ‘Crisis Mode’ Met Council Distributes Emergency Food TODAY for Those Impacted by Coronavirus
Half of their volunteers are not able to work, the demand for emergency food has nearly doubled, and 1 in 6 food pantries around.... read more
BDE: Rav Avrohom Eliyahu Einhorn Z"L
We are saddened to report the passing of Rav Avrohom Eliyahu Einhorn Z”L The Levaya will take place today, Thursday at 3:00pm at.... read more
MTA Splits Verrazzano Bridge Tolls Into One for Each Direction
New York – Drivers will no longer be required to pay for both directions on the Verrazzano Bridge when they only travel one way. The.... read more
An Urgent Plea from Sen. Felder: ‘People Are Dying, We Need to Take This Serious’
“I’m speaking to you now because we are really in a very dangerous situation and I hope you will share this message with anyone who needs to.... read more
Starbucks Giving an Extra Boost of Coffee to All First Responders
New York – Just say you’re a first responders and all Starbucks branches nationwide will honor you with a tall cuppa Joe. Starbucks.... read more
Kever of Rabi Shimon bar Yochai Closed, First Time in Memory
Meron – For the first time in memory, the kever of Rabi Shimon bar Yochai was padlocked shut, its sainted interior closed to petitioners.... read more
Suspension of Alternate Side Continuing for Another Week
New York – Drivers in New York City will be free from having to move their vehicles for another week, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced. The.... read more
BDE: Reb Avrohom Hakohen Cohn z"l
Boro Park – We are saddened to report the passing of Rabbi Avraham Hakohen (Romi) Cohn, a longtime mohel and Holocaust survivor, at the age of.... read more












