Snapshot: Keeping Kitchens Kurrent in Boro Park for Six Years
BoroPark24 StaffYitzi Bernstein and his father, Yossi, opened Kurrent Kitchen and Bath six years ago and opened their new showroom this.... read more
Memory Lane: Shomrei Shabbos Anshei Nowogrod
In 1922, a group of men began davening at 1420 50th Street. They founded a society by the name of Shomrei Shabbos of Borough Park. The shul would.... read more
Today in History: One World Trade Center Officially Opens
M.C. MillmanThe One World Trade Center officially opened on November 3, 2014, in New York City, built on the site of the Twin Towers.... read more
Living Legacy: The Knesses Yechezkel of Radomsk
Yehuda AlterThe 18th of Cheshvan.... read more
Today in History: Detonation of 10.4-Megaton Ivy Mike Hydrogen Bomb
M.C. MillmanIn January of 1950, President Truman made his controversial announcement regarding the continued research.... read more
Facts That Figure: Daylight Saving Time
By: C.G. HoffmanNo, that’s not a typo. Contrary to the way most people pronounce it, it’s Daylight SAVING Time,.... read more
Snapshot: Official Computers and Networks Offers Sales and Service in a 'Heimishe Atmosphere’
By David J. Glenn Mr. Brown has always enjoyed tinkering with electronics."I like to fix things," he said.He had.... read more
Tuesday Tip: Organize Your Car to Have Everything Needed
By Yehudit GarmaiseMany drivers use their cars not just as transportation, but as offices, snack rooms, and spaces where children need.... read more
Today in History: Manhattan Truck Driver Terror Attack - NYC's Deadliest Terror Attack Since 9/11
M.C. MillmanOn October 31, 2017, a truck driver murdered and injured pedestrians after driving into the bike lane along the Hudson River in.... read more
Captured Moment: The Trolley Through Boro Park
YS Gold Back in the day, Boro Park residents would use the trolley to get up and down Thirteenth Avenue. Here, we see a picture of.... read more
Around the House: Make Clutter Disappear Like Magic
By Yehudit GarmaiseEven the most minimalistic among us must retain several things that we would rather not have in view, nor keep in the.... read more
Memory Lane: Rav Yerachmiel Kumin
Sometime in the 1930’s, a scion of Lita’s illustrious Torah families, graduate of its elite yeshivos, and personal secretary to the Chofetz.... read more
Living Legacy: Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel, zt”l, Rosh Yeshiva of the Mir
Yehuda Alter The 11th day of Cheshvan marks the 14th yohrtzeit of the ga’on and tzaddik.... read more
Snapshot: Brooklyn Mailing & Wireless - No Internet Here
By David J. GlennIf any cell phone store outside of Boro Park had an inventory of 99 percent flip phones, it likely wouldn't stay in.... read more
Today in History: Opening Day of the World's Busiest Bridge
M.C. MillmanAfter years of planning and building, the famous George Washington Bridge opened on October 25, 1931. Planners and.... read more
Facts That Figure: Dollar Bills
By: C.G. HoffmanMany today claim that we are entering a new, “paperless” society, and that credit cards are far superior to.... read more
Tuesday Tip: Stay Safe and Prepared by Winterizing Your Car Early
By Yehudit GarmaiseWhile we are still enjoying fall's bright colors and brisk air, drivers should remember they can never.... read more
Snapshot: Decorators Den Is a Shadchin for Fabric and Home
By David J. GlennDecorators Den fabric store on New Utrecht Avenue doesn't have a website.There's a clear reason for this. "You.... read more