Department of Health Rescinds Boro Park Lumber Violation
Boro Park Lumber, a building supplier, received a "Statement of Charges" from the Department of Health for being open in a red zone. They later.... read more
MTA Launches Online Map Allowing Riders to Track Trains in Real-Time
MTA has introduced a new live online subway map, allowing riders to see where trains are in real-time. The program, which launched Today, will also.... read more
Atzeres Tefilah Joined By Thousands of Parents and Children on Tuesday
Three of Boro Park’s leading Rabonim each said special prayers to Hashem in hopes of removing the decree and for the complete Refuah of all Cholei.... read more
Mayor De Blasio Calls for a “Positive Re-Set” with the Jewish Community, Expresses His “Regrets”
By Yehudit GarmaiseThis morning at his daily press conference Mayor Bill de Blasio was asked whether it was true that in a meeting last night, both.... read more
Taxes May Increase to Over 58 percent for NY and NJ Residents Under Joe Biden
According to an analysis of Former Vice President Joe Biden's tax proposal, residents of the one percent in New York and New Jersey could see a.... read more
BD”E: Mrs. Ruchama Weiss A”H
We are saddened to inform you of the petira of the courageous and ambitious Ruchama Weiss A”H who passed away at the distinguished and respectable.... read more
SCOOP: Mayor de Blasio meets with Jewish Community Leaders, who Recommend Increased Testing to Lower Positivity Rates
By Yehudit Garmaise Boro Parkers who want to contribute to their neighborhood opening up again should make the efforts to both comply with the health.... read more
Tehilim, Uvini Malkeini’s and Kabulas Ol Malchus Shomayim at Tomorrow’s Asifas Tefilah
At Tuesday’s planned Asifas, three of Boro Park’s leading Rabonim will each say special prayers to Hashem in hopes of removing the decree and for.... read more
99 Cents Store on 18th Ave Robbed at Gunpoint, Suspect Fled the Scene
A 99 cents convenient store on 18th avenue and 60th street was robbed at gunpoint on Monday evening at around 8pm.The suspect entered the shop.... read more
NYPD Releases Drawing of Attacker of Yingerman Punched at Coney Island Boardwalk
The NYPD released a drawing of the suspect who punched a yingerman on the Coney Island Boardwalk and is offering a reward of up to $2,500 to anyone.... read more
Mayor de Blasio Acknowledges City Hall Could Communicate Protocols Better to Essential Business and City Agents
By Yehudit Garmaise City Hall would like to hear from essential businesses that have received visits from “any inspectors who are giving.... read more
HCS Provides a Live Stream Steinhaus Production to the Delight of Thousands
This Chol Hamoed, HCS took their family entertainment up another notch. In an effort to give the special needs children and their families under.... read more
Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect Today
In New York, the plastic bag ban goes into effect today, after a seven-month pause since its original mandate on March 1.The order was not.... read more
Cuomo and Jewish Leaders Strike a Conciliatory Tone, Agree to Further Work Things Out Today
On a conference call tonight during which Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Jewish leaders sought reconciliation, Rabbi Yaakov Bender, the Rosh.... read more
Boro Park Snapshot: Shmaya Reichman: Fundraiser
by Yehudit Garmaise: When Shmaya Reichman is not driving cars for Lieberman’s Car Service, which is based in Monroe, Boro Parkers can often.... read more
Burglar Arrested After Stealing From Multiple Cars on 14th Avenue
Boro Park - A thief who broke into several vehicles along 14th Avenue on Sunday evening was arrested after Shomrim tailed him and then informed.... read more
NYC Red Zones Remain Under Lockdown, Restaurants Can Start Charging COVID-19 Recovery Charge
New York City red zone restrictions will likely not be lifted anytime soon, Reporter Andrew Siff tweeted Sunday. Seff said, per city hall, that.... read more
Assemblyman Eichenstein: Gov Cuomo’s Rhetoric has Become Darker, ‘Stokes Embers of Anti-Semitism
In a video sent to media outlets, Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein addresses the “divisive discrimination” coming from the top in New York.... read more