Student with a Gun Taken into Custody at FDR High School

The NYPD just took into custody a student who attends Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School, at 5800 20th Ave., who was found to have a gun on the.... read more

Letter from American Rehab Owner Surfaces in Aftermath of Tragic Fiksler Saga

As world Jewry continues to be shaken by the tragic conclusion to the Alta Fiksler saga, a letter has surfaced from a Phoenix Center for.... read more

BDE: Reb Avrohom Lowenthal, z”l

We are saddened to inform you of the passing of Reb Avrohom Lowenthal, z”l, a true vestige of prewar German.... read more

White House Rolls Out Plan to Vaccinate American Children: Ages 5 to 11

     As soon as Pfizer’s vaccine for children aged five to 11 is approved by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.... read more

Mayor Mandates Vaccination for Police, Fire, and Sanitation Departments: Effective Friday

     Mayor Bill de Blasio today mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for all city workers, who will receive an extra $500 in their.... read more

History Made as Hundreds of Ger Yungeleit Tested on Entire Shas and Shulachan Aruch in Massive Public Exam

Twenty years ago, the Gerer Rebbe, Shlit”a, instituted massive changes to the curriculum across the Gerer.... read more

Seret-Viznitzer Rebbe to Visit Boro Park

The Seret-Viznitzer Rebbe, a scion of the great Viznitzer dynasty, assumed the leadership of the chassidus in 2015, and has.... read more

Sheva Bruches for Grandson of the Satmar Rebbe by the Siget Kehila in Boro Park

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Gov. Hochul Announces Health Data NY: an Updated, Comprehensive, and Relevant Website

     As COVID hospitalization rates are decreasing to levels not seen since the beginning of the pandemic, New York state is.... read more

Sanitation Department to Induct 800 New Workers Tomorrow to Serve New York City

By Yehudit Garmaise     The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), tomorrow, will administer its Oath of Office to.... read more

BDE: Mrs. Shula Hartstein, a”h, Legendary Boro Park Clothier

We are saddened to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Shula Hartstein, a”h, who—together with her husband, Reb Mordechai,.... read more

Wedding for Grandson of the Skolya Rebbe with Daughter of the Ilinov Rov

Photos by: Avhrumi Blum.... read more

Hachnusas Seifer Torah to the Machnivkah Belz Shul in Boro Park

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The FDNY Warns E-Bike Users to Take Care when Charging Lithium Batteries, which have Ignited Four Fires this Week

     The New York City Fire Department issued a warning for e-bike riders to use safety precautions when charging their lithium.... read more

Apple Rolls out Third Generation AirPods that Provide “Spatial Audio,” Surround Sound

     In today’s online event, its second in the last month, Apple focused on improving users’ enjoyment of “music and the.... read more

NYC Prepares and Stocks Vaccination Sites to Provide Moderna and J & J Boosters: FDA Authorization Expected this Week

     The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), last Thursday, voted to approve, but did not yet formally authorize, the Moderna.... read more

Tzieschem Leshalom for the Aleksander Rebbe in Boro Park

Subway Thefts Increase by 50%, NYPD says

     by Yehudit Garmaise     Although the NYPD reports crime slowly decreasing in general in New York City,.... read more