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Wieder, Eichenstein, Join Masbia Thanksgiving Pack-A-Thon With Americas First Jewish Congregation
Last week, on Thanksgiving at Kehilat Shearith Yisrael Synagogue (which is America's oldest Jewish congregation, founded in 1654, predates the U.S.) the Shul hosted the Masbia Food Pantry pack-a-thon...
New Business Alliance Powered by BPJCC Will Support Boro Park Businesses & Jobs
The Boro Park JCC created a Business Alliance for the community to maximizing the full potential of breadwinners and the businesses that employ them throughout Boro Park....
“Bankrupting Commuters” – New Bipartisan Bill Wants To Kill NYC Congestion Pricing
New York City plans to toll commuters through lower and midtown Manhattan. Based on similar congestion pricing schemes in major cities like London, Stockholm and Singapore, the plan is to reduce congestion on Manhattan's busy streets b...
Two Close Calls at JFK and LaGuardia Airports Could have Ended In Disaster
A near collision and a close calls at John F. Kennedy International Airport and LaGuardia Airport in New York City could have been a potential disaster involving several planes...
Berger/Felder Bill to Strengthen Protections Against EBT Skimming is Signed Into NY Law
NYS Legislation from Assemblyman Sam Berger and Senator Simcha Felder requires EBT systems to allow benefit recipients to cancel and lock their EBT card when fraud is suspected or reported...
Far Rockaway: NYS Assemblywoman Coordinated With Law Enforcement To Keep Community Safe During Yom Tov
The Assemblywoman also made sure that on October 7, the one year anniversary of the heinous terrorist attack on Israel, additional law enforcement would be present in the Queens Jewish communities....
Queens Community Leaders Unite in Support for Assemblyman Sam Berger
Rabbanim, Askunim and Jewish leaders in New York joined together in a show of appreciation, Hakaras Hatov and Community-wide support for frum Assembly Member Sam (Shmuie) Berger on his Re-Election campaign...
“Chaptzem” Chase On The Streets of Boro Park leads to Armed Perps Arrest
As the Boro Park Jewish community were making Erev Yom Tov preparations, an armed suspect attempted to rob a Bochur, which resulted in a “Chaptzem” pursuit through the streets of Boro Park until Shmira apprehended the thief and dis...
Ramming Attack Targeting NYC Jews, Foiled in Borough Park, Brooklyn
(UPDATED) On Yom Kippur, an attempted ramming attack took place on the streets of Borough Park. A Middle-Eastern man, terrorized the neighborhood, violently shouting anti-Jewish slurs and intentionally attempting to run down a Hasidic ...
NY: Nurses from Maimonides Hospital Violently Assaulted in Borough Park
NYC: Two nurses that just finished their late night shift at Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park, Brooklyn, were violently assaulted and mugged after they left the hospital...
DoorDash Helps Deliver Yom Tov Meals to Families in Need Right Before Rosh Hashanah
In a heartwarming effort just before Rosh Hashanah, a major food rescue operation is underway, Masbia helping to feed over 2,000 struggling Brooklyn families in the community...
NYPD Hosts Jewish Community For Security Briefing Ahead Of The Upcoming Yomim Tovim
The NYPD will deploy an enhanced police presence to all NYC Jewish communities, Mayor Eric Adams announced during a security briefing for the Jewish Community at One Police Plaza in NYC...
Queens: Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Succeeds In Getting The Far Rockaway Eruv Expanded
Good News for the Far Rockaway Jewish community in Queens, NY. Thanks to the local Assemblywoman, the Shabbos Eruv has been expanded along the boardwalk to benefit the Kehilla...