Today in History: Madison Square Garden Opens First Artificial Indoor Ice Rink in the U.S.
By M.C. Millman On February 12, 1879, Madison Square Garden indoor sports arena opened the first artificial indoor ice rink in the.... read more
Boro Park Debates - Responses: Safety Barriers or Parking Spots
By BoroPark24 StaffWe asked for a Boro Park debate, and our readers responded - loud and clear. When it comes to choosing.... read more
Junior Chef: Marvelous Mishkan Menorah
Your Junior Chef will enjoy building, displaying, and sharing this Marvelous Mishkan Menorah - the perfect Parsha project for Parshas.... read more
Memory Lane: Rav Menashe Frankel, zt”l
The Last Lizensker Rov14 Adar (I) marks the 56th yohrtzeit of Rav Menashe Frankel. Following his harrowing survival of.... read more
Today in History - Daylight Savings Time Becomes a Part of the U.S.
by M.C. MillmanOn February 9, 1942, in the midst of World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt.... read more
Living Legacy: The Kedushas Yom Tov of Sighet
Yehuda Alter The 29th of shevat marks the yohrtzeit of Rav Chananya Yom Teitelbaum, known as the Kedushas Yom Tov, who served as the.... read more
BoroPark24's Newest Column: Boro Park Debates
by BoroPark24 StaffIntroducing BoroPark24's latest conversation piece - where the conversation.... read more
Facts That Figure: Cutlery
By: C.G. HoffmanIt’s very important to know how to set a proper table. We’re not just talking about being an impressive shvigger….... read more
Tuesday Tip: Stash Your Cash Safely, Make Sure Your Home is Secure
By Yehudit GarmaiseWhen a burglar climbed into our unfortunately unlocked bedroom window one afternoon 14 years ago when no one was.... read more
Today in History: The 2023 Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
By M.C. Millman On February 6, 2023, a pre-dawn 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit southern Turkey and northern Syria, killing over 52,000.... read more
Captured Moment: Mapleton Park Jewish Center
YS Gold This week’s captured moment takes us to the Mapleton section on the outskirts of Boro Park, and to a shul that has.... read more
Around the House: Maximize Inadequate Storage Space
By Yehudit GarmaiseThe small closets NYC apartments provide for Boro Park’s large families means that New Yorkers have to get.... read more
Memory Lane: The Liska Rebbe
In the year 1947, Boro Park was comprised mainly of the “old-timers,” those who had settled here away from the bustling and congested old.... read more
This Day in History: The U.S. Supreme Court Meets for the First Time in NY
On February 1, 1790, the United States Supreme Court held its first session in New York City, the nation's capital at the time.The Supreme.... read more
Facts That Figure: Windows
"The history of architecture is also the history of windows" said Le Corbusier, the Swiss-French pioneer of modern.... read more
Today in History: President Truman Backs Hydrogen Bomb Development
by M. C. MillmanPresident Harry S. Truman announced his approval of the development of the hydrogen bomb on January 31,.... read more
Tuesday Tip: Recover Faster from Jet Lag
By Yehudit GarmaiseIf long flights leave you feeling like your body is upset at you: it is. Air travel is fast and convenient,.... read more
Captured Moment: Park Soda and Candy
YS Gold This week’s captured moment takes us to a corner on 13th Avenue where a popular dairy restaurant has now stood for about.... read more