Boro Park Scoop

PHOTOS: Greenfield Celebrates Opening of Playground in Boro Park

editor — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:55:33 +0000

Councilman David G. Greenfield is pleased to announce that the renovated playground at P.S. 164 on 43rd Street and 14th Avenue is complete and open for public use during non-school hours. A grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Borough Park school this week to celebrate the neighborhood’s newest green space . . . → Read More

NYPD Commissioner To Reduce Number Of Police On Patrol

editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:00:43 +0000

NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly answered to City Council members of the Finance and Public Safety committees today about the police department’s funding. Kelly said he will reduce the number of police officers on patrol, as well as the amount of civilians in the NYPD. He also said $500 million was spent in overtime last year, and . . . → Read More

A Message from Misaskim Regarding Security at Citi Field

editor — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:58:44 +0000

Tens of thousands are expected to gather at Citi Field on May 20th to attend the internet Asifa organized by Ichud Hakahillos. While those gathered explore the negative impact technology may have on our youth, Misaskim, along with hundreds of security personnel, will have all their resources available to ensure the safety and security of all . . . → Read More

BoroPark Scoop Has Business Opportunity Available

editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:54:59 +0000

The Yeshiva World News (YWN) is widely accepted as the largest news website for the frum world. It is thoroughly respected within the Jewish community and receives over 120,000+ daily visits. We are now looking to take our sales to the next level. We are looking for account executives that will search out advertisers & sell . . . → Read More

Greenfield Improves Traffic & Pedestrian Safety in Boro Park, Flatbush & Bensonhurst

editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:55:05 +0000

Since taking office, Councilman David G. Greenfield has worked closely with the city Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists at dangerous locations throughout his district. Many of the changes or signage upgrades have come directly in response to suggestions from constituents of Borough Park, Midwood and Bensonhurst, and . . . → Read More

THURSDAY – 66 Community Council Meeting

editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:11:43 +0000

Tomorrow night Thursday may.17 will be the Monthly 66 precinct Community Council meeting at 5910 13th Ave. 7:30pm. You are invited to come meet Deputy Inspector Michael Deddo, the Commanding Officer of the 66 Precinct update the community on the latest crimes in our community, and what is being done about it. There is also an . . . → Read More

City Council Approves Muni-Meter Time Transfers

editor — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:35:36 +0000

The City Council has unanimously passed new Muni-meter rules that would allow drivers to use leftover parking time if they move their vehicles to another meter. The bill was drafted by Councilman James Vacca (D-The Bronx), who says it will make life easier for city drivers who need to move around within the parking . . . → Read More

Local Lawmakers Urge Community To Sign Petition To Free Jacob Ostreicher‏

editor — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:12:30 +0000

Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn), Councilman David G. Greenfield (D-Brooklyn), and Councilman Stephen Levin (D-Brooklyn) are urging community residents who have not already done so to sign an on-line petition to President Obama urging his intervention with the Bolivian government to free Jacob Ostreicher. Ostreicher, a Brooklyn resident and U.S. citizen, has been held in a . . . → Read More

PHOTOS: Skulener Rebbe Visits Bobover Rebbe About Upcoming CitiField Asifa

editor — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:30:05 +0000

[Click HERE for photos by JDN]

The Skulener Rebbe visited the Bobover Rebbe, Rav Mordche Dovid Unger Shlita at his home, Monday evening. The meeting was about the upcoming Asifa at CitiField, scheduled to take place this coming Sunday night. No further details from the meeting were available to . . . → Read More

PHOTOS: Karlin Stolin Yeshiva Dinner

editor — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:21:21 +0000

Click HERE for photos taken this past Sunday night, at the annual dinner to benefit Mosdos Karlin Stolin. Photos taken by Hillel . . . → Read More