Flamingo Clothing Store Empties Its Shelves for Those in Need
In a beautiful act of Chesed, the Flamingo Baby clothing store opened its doors on Sunday offering all of its clothes for free to those in need,.... read more
BDE: Rebbetzin Rivka Kaluszyner, a”h
We are saddened to inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin Kaluszyner, a”h, a bridge to an extinct world of chassidus and mesirus nefesh in.... read more
Mayor Adams Lays Out His New Vision for the NYPD
By Yehudit GarmaiseMayor Eric Adams laid out yesterday afternoon, at the 103rd Precinct in Queens, some of his vision for how his NYPD.... read more
BDE: Mrs. Esther Tauber, a”h
We are saddened to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Tauber, a matriarch, a survivor who rebuilt with great heroism, and longtime Boro Park.... read more
BDE: Reb Chaskel Steuer, z”l, Holocaust Survivor
We are saddened to inform you of the passing of Reb Chaskel Steuer, a bridge to Bobov of yore, and patriarch to generations of Bobover chassidim.... read more
Mayor Adams Continues NYC’s COVID State of Emergency, Upholds Requirement to Show Vax Proof at Indoor Venues
By Yehudit GarmaiseMayor Eric Adams’ first orders of business, in his first day in office yesterday, were to sign two executive.... read more
Eric Adams Sworn In as NYC’s 110th Mayor
By Yehudit GarmaiseEric Adams was sworn in last night, in front of a “reduced” crowd of 15,000, in Times Square as New York.... read more
Weekly Weather: Warm Storms Ahead of Frigid, Blustery Conditions
By: Yaker BiegeleisenFollowing a rainy, warm Shabbos, we will see strong rain and the potential for thunderstorms overnight, into.... read more
Gov. Hochul Stands Up for Kiryas Joel after Vetoing Bill that Would Restrict its Further Development
By Yehudit GarmaiseGov. Kathy Hochul spoke up for the Chassidic community this morning, when she was asked somewhat aggressively, about.... read more
Worker Dressed as Verizon Employee Arrested for Assaulting Homeowner
A homeowner on 15th Avenue and 54th Street was assaulted on Friday after a worker showed up at his door claiming to be a Verizon employee that.... read more
Weekend Weather: Warm Spell Continues, but More Rain in Store
BY: Yaker Biegeleisen. Just as we were beginning to settle into a winter pattern, with temperatures dipping into the low 30’s in.... read more
BDE: Mrs. Blima Leah Lieberman, a”h.
We are saddened to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Lieberman at the age of 70, the wife of, ybl”ch, Reb Shaya, a beloved mechaneches and camp.... read more
COVID Hospitalization Rate Not as Frightening as it Appears, Dr. Katz said
By Yehudit GarmaiseWhile the major increases in hospitalization among children and adult are frightening, said Mitch Katz, MD, the CEO.... read more
Mayor de Blasio Expresses Respect For and Friendship with NYC Orthodox Jewish Community
By Yehudit Garmaise “What advice would Mayor Bill de Blasio give or has he given to Mayor-elect Eric Adams about how to best work.... read more
Alternate Side and Meter Rules Suspended New Years Day
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations are suspended on New Years Day, on Friday the 31st of December and Saturday.... read more
Mayor-elect Eric Adams to Keep Private Sector Vaccine Mandate in Place: “With Focus on Compliance and not Punishment”
By Yehudit Garmaise“The private sector vaccine mandate will stay in effect with a focus on compliance not punishment,” said NYC.... read more
Eric Adams to Name Frank Carone: Influential Brooklyn Lawyer as Chief of Staff
By Yehudit GarmaiseMayor-elect Eric Adams is expected today to name Frank Carone, a longtime friend and adviser, and influential lawyer.... read more