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A magnificent Chanukas Habayis for the Skverer mosdos in Montreal was held at Ateres Charna Halls in conjunction with a Sheva brachos for the Skverer Rebbe’s grandchildren. 

Hundreds of chassidim from Montreal and New Square were gathered at Ateres Charna Halls and stood up to greet the Skverer Rebbe as he arrived in his special vehicle. 

The event was beautifully coordinated by Triple-B Coordinations, and stages, tables, and chairs were provided by the legendary Rentastic Party Rentals.

The festive and joyous event ushered in a new era for the Skverer institutions in Montreal, adding even more joy to the Rebbes simcha as he witnessed his mosdos flourishing.

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A fire broke out on the exterior of Duddy’s Electronics on 14th Avenue, prompting a large emergency response and drawing attention from residents and shoppers in the area.

Firefighters arrived quickly at the scene and worked to bring the flames under control before the fire could spread further into the building. The block was temporarily shut down as crews operated and secured the area.

The incident caused traffic delays and a large crowd gathered nearby as emergency personnel worked at the storefront.

Baruch Hashem, no injuries were reported.

By Y.M. Lowy

A major project is underway on 37th Street between 14th and 15th Avenues, where crews are repaving the heavily traveled block that has deteriorated significantly over the years.

Brooklyn Square and numerous commercial facilities are located there and with years of constant traffic, particularly from larger vehicles, the pavement was left badly worn, with potholes and bumps.

To allow the work to proceed, the street is currently closed to traffic.

While the closure may cause some short-term inconvenience, the road work addresses an area that many felt was long overdue for reconstruction. Once completed, drivers can expect a much smoother drive through the area.

photos: Shloime Trichter, Yechiel Reichman

The leading gedolei Eretz Yisroel are here, in America, right now. They have left their shtenders, their batei medrash, and their talmidim. They have boarded a plane and crossed an ocean to speak directly to you. 

Why?

Because the olam haTorah in Eretz Yisroel is desperate. The Israeli Supreme Court is working, openly and relentlessly, to tear down what has been built over decades. The funding that sustains tens of thousands of lomdei Torah has been severed. Bochurim are being arrested in the streets and in their homes. The yeshivos and kollelim that are the beating heart of Klal Yisroel are being suffocated from every direction.

The gedolim need our help. 

This is their most urgent mission yet on behalf of Keren Olam HaTorah. And they are coming with one request: that you join them. Not simply as a donor, but as a shutaf, a partner in saving the Torah of Eretz Yisroel at the moment it needs you most.

There is no time to waste. Every day of delay is a day the olam haTorah stands exposed. The lomdei Torah of Eretz Yisroel, the avreichim, the bochurim, the roshei yeshiva and the roshei kollel are counting on every single individual to do what they can. 

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Numerous Rabbonim and dayanim from the Boro Park community gathered at the Nitra Beis Medrash in Boro Park for a monumental event of appointing Rav Yehoshua Yechezkel Strasser shlit"a as a dayan in the Kehillah. 

The hachtarah event took place in the presence of a large representation of the Nitra Kehillah who joined the many Rabbonim in attendance for this historic occasion which ushered in a new chapter in the history of the kehillah.

photos: Avrumi Berger 

photos: Moshe Nuchem

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A massive response from the FDNY drew hundreds of local onlookers on Sunday afternoon as firefighters battled a smoky blaze at S & W, the legendary women’s clothing staple on 13th Avenue.

According to initial reports, the fire originated within the building's basement level. Thick smoke quickly began billowing from the structure, prompting emergency calls and a rapid escalation in the fire department's response.

FDNY and Boro Park Hatzolah units arrived on the scene within minutes, deploying multiple hose lines to attack the seat of the fire in the basement while checking the upper levels of the commercial property. 

As sirens echoed through the busy commercial area, a crowd of hundreds of onlookers gathered along 13th Avenue. 

Neighbors and local shoppers watched anxiously as firefighters in full turnout gear worked aggressively to vent the building and prevent the flames from spreading to adjacent storefronts.

No immediate injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire will be investigated.

By BoroPark24 Staff

The NYPD was seen preparing Sunday for possible protests in Boro Park ahead of an event that draws opposition from Palestinian and pro-Palestinian protesters.

A significant police presence was observed near 15th Avenue and 48th Street, with hundreds of officers deployed throughout the area as authorities monitored the situation and prepared for potential demonstrations.

However, according to multiple reports, the event at the center of the controversy was ultimately canceled. As a result, the planned protests were also called off, and no major incidents were reported.

BoroPark24 will continue to monitor developments and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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Guests attending a recent Chaim Medical fundraising event experienced a seamless evening, but behind the scenes, an extraordinary logistical operation was unfolding.

In just four hours, the venue was transformed into four completely different event environments, showcasing the creativity, planning, and execution of YF Productions and its event partners.

From setup to breakdown and every transition in between, crews worked tirelessly to reconfigure the space multiple times throughout the program, creating distinct experiences for attendees while maintaining a smooth and professional flow.

A key role in the operation was played by Rentastic Party Rental, whose team supplied and coordinated a wide range of event infrastructure and equipment. The extensive setup included staging, tables, chairs, barriers, fencing, entrance and security gates, equipment, décor elements, and numerous logistical components required to facilitate the rapid transformations. Crews worked around the clock to ensure each setup was completed on schedule, allowing guests to experience multiple unique environments within a single evening.

The ambitious production required careful coordination between event designers, logistics teams, production crews, and vendors to execute the complex transitions seamlessly. The result was a dynamic and immersive event that kept attendees engaged throughout the evening while supporting the important work of Chaim Medical.

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A boom truck overturned off a delivery truck on the Exit 5 ramp of the Prospect Expressway, prompting a significant recovery operation and causing disruptions in the area.

The incident left the boom truck overturned on the ramp, requiring specialized heavy-duty recovery equipment to remove it safely. A large tow truck and crane were brought to the scene, where crews spent time carefully lifting the vehicle and placing it onto a tow bed for removal.

The cause of the incident and whether any injuries were reported were not immediately known.

photos: Dovid Jaroslawicz

By Y.M. Lowy

Friday will be very hot with a high of 88 and a low of 71. Mostly sunny skies are expected throughout the day as summer-like heat settles over Boro Park.

Shabbos will be the hottest day of the weekend with a high of 92 and a low of 69. Expect hot and more humid conditions with a mix of sunshine and clouds. A breezy afternoon may bring a bit of relief from the heat.

Sunday will be slightly cooler with a high of 86 and a low of 65. It will be very warm during the morning hours before clouds and sunshine alternate through the day. A thunderstorm is possible in the area during the afternoon.

By M.C. Millman 

In a significant development for local voters, Boro Park will have a new polling site, bringing a convenient voting location directly into the heart of the neighborhood. 

The new poll site will open at the BPJCC Community Center, which recently opened at 5102 13th Avenue. The center, made possible by the support of Metropolitan Commercial Bank, provides residents with a spacious, ADA-compliant facility where eligible voters can cast their ballots during the early voting period leading up to Election Day and on Election Day itself. 

The addition of a local early voting site is expected to make it easier than ever for Boro Park residents to participate, eliminating the need to leave the neighborhood to vote before Election Day. 

The effort to secure the site was led by District Leader Pinny Ringel, who worked closely with the Board of Elections and community stakeholders throughout the process. 

"Bringing a centrally located voting site in the heart of Boro Park is a milestone that breaks down unnecessary barriers to the ballot box”, said Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein. “By providing flexible options closer to home, we ensure that every neighbor- regardless of their work schedule or caregiving duties- has a fair and convenient voice in shaping our future. Thank you to District Leader Pinny Ringel for helping to bring this important upgrade to Boro Park. Thank you as well to the NYC Board of Elections and BPJCC for their partnership and collaboration in bringing this to fruition.” 

“I worked closely with Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein and the Board of Elections to establish this new polling site in the heart of Boro Park,” said District Leader Pinny Ringel. “This achievement reflects what can be accomplished when elected officials, community leaders, and city agencies work together to deliver meaningful results for our district. I want to thank Assemblyman Eichenstein for his steadfast partnership and advocacy, as well as the Board of Elections for approving an additional polling location for our community. I also want to thank the BPJCC and its CEO, Avi Greenstein, for partnering with us and making their beautiful new center available as a polling site. Expanding access to the ballot box is fundamental to a strong democracy, and bringing a polling site directly into the center of our neighborhood will make voting more convenient, increase civic participation, and ensure that the voices of Boro Park residents are heard loud and clear.” 

“The importance of voting cannot be overstated,” said Avi Greenstein, CEO of BPJCC. “Our community’s voice deserves to be heard, and having an accessible voting location in the center of Boro Park makes civic participation easier than ever. We encourage every eligible voter to take advantage of this opportunity and make their voice count.” 

“Bringing an early voting site to Borough Park means every resident, every family, every worker, every voice in this community has a fair and convenient opportunity to make themselves heard,” said Senator Sam Sutton. “Democracy only works when we show up, and I urge each and every one of you to cast your ballot and help shape the future of our neighborhood and our city.” 

“It’s a mitzvah for every person to vote, and now, with an early voting site in the heart of Boro Park, no one has an excuse,” said Councilman Simcha Felder. “I commend the BPJCC for their efforts to make this a reality, and I look forward to seeing a huge turnout on Election Day.”

The new location is expected to serve thousands of voters and represents a major expansion of voting access in one of Brooklyn’s largest communities. Residents are encouraged to check their voter registration status and review their Board of Elections mailer to confirm their polling information ahead of the upcoming election cycle. 

BPJCC also plans to launch a community-wide voter awareness campaign to encourage eligible residents to use the new voting location and participate in the electoral process. 

The poll site will operate from June 13 through June 21 for early voting and will also be open on Election Day, Tuesday, June 23. 

Voters can also check their polling site location online at vote.nyc/page/find-your-poll-site.

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We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Basya Cohen, a longtime Boro Park resident and a matriarch of a beautiful Torah family. She was 93 years of age. 

She married Reb Moshe Yosef Cohen, and together they established a beautiful Torah family. 

The levaya will take place at the Viznitzer Beis Medrash on 51st Street near New Utrecht Avenue at 11:20, and kevurah will take place at Wellwood Cemetery. 

Yehi zichra baruch.

By BoroPark24 Staff

What began as a joyous hachnosas sefer Torah celebration became the setting for a major announcement that could have a lasting impact on Satmar families throughout Boro Park and beyond.

During the event following the dedication of the first sefer Torah to the Satmar boys' yeshiva on Ocean Parkway, philanthropist Reb Lipa Friedman revealed plans to build a large wedding hall that will offer families the opportunity to make chasunos at dramatically reduced costs.

Addressing the hundreds gathered for the celebration, Reb Lipa explained that while preparing for his own child's wedding this week, he witnessed firsthand the immense financial strain many families endure when arranging a chasunah. Among the greatest challenges, he noted, is the limited availability of affordable wedding halls, which often forces families to delay weddings and incur significantly higher expenses.

In response, Reb Lipa announced that a spacious wedding hall will be incorporated into the new Bay Parkway campus currently being developed through his generous donation, with the explicit goal of providing Satmar families access to quality facilities at exceptionally affordable rates. Reb Lipa thanked the yeshiva administration for embracing the vision and supporting the project, noting that although event halls serve as valuable revenue sources for Mosdos, the leadership recognized the tremendous communal benefit of making affordable simchos a priority.

The announcement was warmly highlighted by the Satmar Rebbe during his Drushe. The Rebbe praised Reb Lipa's sensitivity to the challenges facing families and commended the initiative as yet another meaningful act of chessed in the long and growing list of Reb Lipa's contributions to Klal Yisroel. The Rebbe noted that the project will help alleviate a major burden facing many families and will bring relief and dignity to generations of Yidden celebrating their simchos.

By BoroPark24 Staff

What began as a joyous hachnosas sefer Torah celebration became the setting for a major announcement that could have a lasting impact on Satmar families throughout Boro Park and beyond.

During the event following the dedication of the first sefer Torah to the Satmar boys' yeshiva on Ocean Parkway, philanthropist Reb Lipa Friedman revealed plans to build a large wedding hall that will offer families the opportunity to make chasunos at dramatically reduced costs.

Addressing the hundreds gathered for the celebration, Reb Lipa explained that while preparing for his own child's wedding this week, he witnessed firsthand the immense financial strain many families endure when arranging a chasunah. Among the greatest challenges, he noted, is the limited availability of affordable wedding halls, which often forces families to delay weddings and incur significantly higher expenses.

In response, Reb Lipa announced that a spacious wedding hall will be incorporated into the new planned Bay Parkway campus he recently donated, with the explicit goal of providing Satmar families access to quality facilities at exceptionally affordable rates. Reb Lipa thanked the yeshiva administration for embracing the vision and supporting the project, noting that although event halls serve as valuable revenue sources for Mosdos, the leadership recognized the tremendous communal benefit of making affordable simchos a priority.

The announcement was warmly highlighted by the Satmar Rebbe during his Drushe. The Rebbe praised Reb Lipa's sensitivity to the challenges facing families and commended the initiative as yet another meaningful act of chessed in the long and growing list of Reb Lipa's contributions to Klal Yisroel. The Rebbe noted that the project will help alleviate a major burden facing many families and will bring relief and dignity to generations of Yidden celebrating their simchos.

photos: Shlome B.

A new residential development in the heart of the neighborhood is progressing rapidly toward completion, with the building expected to be fully ready later this year. This week, the project reached a visible and exciting milestone as the entire superstructure was completed and the exterior scaffolding was removed marking a significant step forward after a notably efficient construction process.

Located on 39th Street, Boutique 39 will bring 10 carefully designed residential apartments to the block. Each residence will offer approximately 1,450 square feet of living space, including four spacious bedrooms providing the kind of comfortable, functional layouts that today’s families are looking for.

The project is being built by the Kaufman Group, a well-known general contractor in Boro Park, recognized for its quality construction and attention to detail, something that has been evident throughout the building process.

From the outset, the development moved at an impressive pace, with the structure rising quickly and the exterior work completed on schedule. Neighbors took note as the scaffolding, which was up for only about two months, came down almost as quickly as it went up clear evidence of the strong momentum behind the project.

Throughout the construction process, the developers made a conscious effort to be considerate of the surrounding community. Special attention was given to minimizing disruption and maintaining smooth traffic flow on the block, helping ensure that daily life continued as normally as possible for local residents.

At one point during construction, a roof fire caused some concern, but baruch Hashem, work continued without significant delays, and the project has remained firmly on track. With the scaffolding now removed, the building is entering its final stages ahead of completion later this year.

The area itself has been steadily developing into a warm and growing heimish neighborhood, with many families moving in and strengthening the character of the block. There is a clear sense of growth and continuity, as new homes are added alongside long-standing residents who give the neighborhood its unique feel.

Boutique 39 is expected to contribute meaningfully to that continued growth, offering well-planned, spacious homes in a quiet and convenient location. As the building moves closer to completion, it stands as part of a broader trend one of thoughtful development that aligns with the needs and values of the community.

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Just as the legendary building of the Liska Beis Medrash on 50th Street came down in order to make way for the new magnificent Liska Beis Medrash, the news comes that the Liska kehillah will commence the writing of a brand new sefer Torah in honor and in the zechus of the Rebbe, shlit"a. 

The Rebbe will inscribe the first letters in the sefer Torah on Thursday afternoon in the temporary Beis Medrash at 1430 50th Street, after which he will drink l'chaim with all the participants. 

It is expected that the new sefer Torah will be completed around the time of the inauguration of the new Shul, and will be brought into its new home when the kehillah takes up residence in its permanent, magnificent home.

By Y.M. Lowy

A proposed truck route through Bay Ridge is drawing opposition from some residents who say it could increase safety risks, traffic, noise, and pollution along one of the neighborhood’s busiest corridors.

Under the proposal, delivery trucks would travel along Third Avenue and connect to a truck route on 86th Street. This route will direct commercial traffic onto a designated route rather than having trucks use side streets and avenues not intended for frequent deliveries.

According to the city, many buildings along the corridor contain a mix of residential and commercial uses, and businesses receive multiple deliveries each day. 

If approved, work is expected to begin in late summer and continue through the fall.

However, some residents have voiced concerns about the plan, noting that Third Avenue sees heavy pedestrian traffic and includes schools along the proposed route. Increasing truck traffic could negatively affect pedestrian safety, particularly for children, while also adding congestion, noise, and air pollution to an already busy commercial corridor.

The city will hold a public hearing on the proposal on June 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 55 Water Street and via Zoom, giving residents an opportunity to provide feedback before any final decision is made.

photos: Avrumi Berger

photos: Issac Y

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Boro Park Satmar mega philanthropist Lipa Friedman has been making waves with his largesse and generosity, donating generously to countless organizations and individuals, and erecting and dedicating massive buildings for Satmar's mosdos in Boro Park.

He merited to marry off a child earlier this week, and this occasion too was an opportunity for giving. On the day of the wedding, his doors were open wide, and hundreds of people emerged from his home with large sums for tzeddakah. The wedding drew representatives from institutions throughout the world, all grateful for the generosity of this young visionary who has absorbed his Rebbe's chessed philosophy. 

Among the guests were representatives from both Satmar kehillos, on account of a recent historic development in which Reb Lipa was a pivotal pillar. The yerusha of the Beirach Moshe of Satmar had been in contention for many years, and hadn't been allocated to the children since his passing. But just last week, after much work on the part of Lipa Friedman, the precious heirlooms were fairly and equitably split between the children. The Admorim were deeply grateful for this, and demonstrated their appreciation to Reb Lipa on his child's wedding day. 

In conjunction with the sheva brachos celebration, Reb Lipa will be donating the first sefer Torah to the boys yeshiva on Ocean Parkway which he dedicated in recent years. The celebration will bring together thousands of Satmar chassidim from Boro Park and beyond, along with the children from the cheder--all of whom will rejoice with the Torah on the streets of our community. The celebration will be headed by the Satmar Rebbe shlit"a. 

The procession will go out from the Friedman home on 16th Avenue an 52nd Street until 17th Avenue. From there, the Rebbe and other dignitaries will be transported to Ocean Parkway where the Torah will officially be inaugurated to be used by the precious tinnokos shel bais rabban for many years to come.

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By BoroPark24 Staff

A vehicle fire was reported in the ShopRite parking lot last night at around 12:35 a.m.

FDNY responded to the scene and extinguished the fire without any reported injuries, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. 

The large-scale construction project for the Vizhnitz girls school is now approaching its final stages.

The new building spans approximately 40,000 square feet across nine floors, including seven above ground and two underground levels. Designed to serve a wide range of ages and student needs, the structure includes around 20 classrooms alongside multiple specialized spaces such as computer labs, sewing rooms, and a home economics room.

The layout also features a main davening hall that fits all students, a large auditorium that doubles as a dining room, a commercial kitchen, staff offices and teacher rooms, play areas, and an indoor park. Additional space includes outdoor areas and a rooftop deck designed for student use.

Construction has progressed rapidly over the past eighteen months, moving from initial groundwork to a fully standing structure. The project is now in its finishing phase, with preparations underway toward operational readiness for the upcoming school cycle, pending final completion.

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To whichever city agency, department, or elected representative is responsible for these projects:

How long is Boro Park expected to live inside a construction zone? For years now, we’ve watched NYC’s “green infrastructure” projects spread across our neighborhood. I’ve seen large stretches of streets dug up and become obstacle courses. 

But what frustrates me most isn’t even the construction itself. It’s the fact that the City routinely dumps piles of materials onto our streets and sidewalks weeks or even months before any actual work begins.

Wooden beams, barriers, fencing, pipes, and other equipment sit there day after day, exposed to weather, traffic, and people walking the streets. They take up precious parking spots in a neighborhood where parking is already nearly impossible. They clutter sidewalks and create hazards for anyone trying to walk through the area.

Here’s what I don’t understand. If a private contractor brought construction materials to a job site weeks, or even one day before work began, the City would be handing out fines and posting stop orders. Contractors are expected to bring materials when they’re needed, not use public streets as a storage yard. Yet when the City does it, apparently different rules apply.

I personally know two people who were seriously injured because of these materials. One tripped over one of the orange barriers left near a work site and suffered a severe hand injury that left him in a cast. Another resident struck his head on wooden beams installed around trees many months before green infrastructure construction was scheduled to begin.

How many people need to get hurt before someone decides this isn’t acceptable?

If work is scheduled to begin, bring the materials when the work begins. Don’t leave them sitting in our neighborhood for weeks and months creating hazards and taking away parking for no reason.

The City keeps telling us these projects are improving our streets. What many residents see instead are unnecessary obstacles, endless disruptions, and dangerous conditions.

It’s time for New York City to stop treating the streets of Boro Park like a storage yard and start taking responsibility for the hazards it is creating.

Malkie F.

photos: Avrumi Berger

YS GOLD 

The beautiful kehillos of Vien in Boro Park are well known as centers of Torah and tefillah in the center of Boro Park, both on 50th Street, between 13th and 14th Avenues. 

Khal Adas Yereim-Vein has served as a branch of the old Viener kehillah in Williamsburg which was founded close to eighty years ago, and Khal Zichron Yehuda for the younger avreichim in the Kehillah came along about two decades ago, and took up residence in a rented locale off of 13th Avenue. 

This Shabbos parashas B'ha'aloscha, the avreichim of Zichron Yehuda will join their counterparts in the old building of Adas Yereim on a permanent basis, with the building being divided into two divisions. 

The building underwent major renovations to accomplish this goal, and will be completely ready to welcome the avreichim of Zichron Yehuda beginning this Shabbos when the men from both divisions will daven alongside each other for decades to come. 

The move marks a significant milestone for both kehillos, bringing together generations of mispallelim and bnei Torah under one roof. With the newly renovated building ready to accommodate the growing community, members look forward to strengthening the vibrant spirit of Torah, tefillah, and achdus that has long characterized the Viener kehillos, be'ezras Hashem.

photos: Avrumi Berger, Issac Y, Moshe Nuchem, Moshe N.

By Y.M. Lowy

Thousands of children and families participated in Ezra Medical Center’s Children’s Safety Awareness Tour yesterday. 

As announced on BoroPark24, the event was organized in response to the recent increase in car, scooter, and pedestrian accidents and close calls around the neighborhood.

The bus flashed bright music and lights, spreading lessons about bicycle safety, crossing streets carefully, and staying alert around traffic. The safety messages were delivered in a fun way as the tour bus traveled around Boro Park.

The event successfully reached thousands of children across Boro Park, giving young children practical tools to help keep themselves safe on the street.

Photos: Ari Freund 

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It has been announced that the Bobov-45 Rebbe will depart New York in two weeks in order to attend a historic groundbreaking event for a magnificent new shul being built for the chassidus in the heart of London's Jewish community. 

The shul will be built in a strategic location, at the corner of Clapton Commons Road and Braydon Road, and will stand at 6,000 square feet in size. It will encompass a large Beis Medrash, smaller minyan rooms, a mikvah, a heichal haTorah, and a simcha hall--all of which will serve the Bobov-45 chassidim in London, as well as the surrounding community. 

A massive pit of thirty-five feet has already been excavated to make place for some of the building's features, and they are now ready to place the cornerstone, an honor that will go to the Rebbe, shlit"a. 

The Rebbe will remain in London for a few days and visit with local philanthropists to raise funds for the massive project.

By Y.M. Lowy

New work requirements for SNAP recipients took effect today, June 1, and some adults could lose their food assistance benefits if they do not meet the new rules.

The changes affect certain adults ages 18 to 64 who do not have children under 14 living at home and do not qualify for a medical exemption.

Under the new requirements, affected recipients must work, volunteer, or participate in a job training program to continue receiving SNAP benefits. They must also provide documentation showing they have met those requirements.

The changes are part of federal SNAP reforms included in the Republican-backed One Big Beautiful Bill. According to reports, more than 3.5 million Americans have already lost benefits since the changes began taking effect.

The new rules come as many households continue to struggle with rising grocery costs and other everyday expenses.

If you currently receive SNAP benefits, it may be worth checking whether the new requirements apply to your situation. Those who are affected will need to keep records showing they are working, volunteering, or participating in an approved training program. Acceptable documentation can include pay stubs, volunteer records, or proof of program attendance.

By Y.M. Lowy

As previously reported by BoroPark24, the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel was recently selected to receive historic civil engineering landmark status.

The designation was made official this week as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the American Society of Civil Engineers unveiled a commemorative plaque outside the tunnel's ventilation building on the Manhattan side.

The plaque recognizes the tunnel's engineering achievements, including its construction beneath the East River and the innovative methods used to build it when it opened in 1950.

The designation honors the generations of engineers whose work created one of New York City's most important transportation links. The American Society of Civil Engineers noted that the tunnel now joins a distinguished list of engineering landmarks in the region, including the Brooklyn Bridge, the original New York City subway, the Statue of Liberty, Grand Central Terminal, and the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge.

The Hugh L. Carey Tunnel is now the fourth MTA-owned property to receive landmark recognition from the engineering society.

The newly installed plaque will remain on display outside the tunnel's Manhattan ventilation building as a permanent reminder of the structure's place in New York's engineering history.

photos: Marc A. Hermann / MTA

Preparations at the Rachmastrivka Beis Medrash Hagadol are already in full gear as thousands are expected to attend the levaya.

BoroPark24 will be providing continuous coverage throughout the day, including live updates, developments, photos, traffic information, and coverage from the scene as events unfold.

Readers are encouraged to check the WEBSITE STATUS section regularly for the latest information and comprehensive coverage of the historic levaya. Updates will be posted throughout the day to keep the community informed of all developments.

YS GOLD

The Chassidic world was plunged into mourning on Monday morning as the sad news emerged from Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan of the passing of the revered Rebbetzin of Rachmastrivka, a"h, the devoted life partner and steadfast support of the late Rachmastrivka Rebbe, zt"l, and a daughter of the previous Skverer Rebbe, zt"l. She passed away at the age of ninety-three after a life of extraordinary dignity, emunah, and devotion to the growth of Torah and chassidus, and a beautiful family of Admorim who continue the path forged by her illustrious husband and herself.

The Rebbetzin was among the last remaining links to a luminous bygone era, a living remnant of a generation that had witnessed the grandeur of prewar Chassidic life and basked in the radiance of the great tzaddikim of earlier generations. Through her, countless memories, minhagim, and traditions were preserved and transmitted to future generations.

Born on the 23rd of Teves, 5693 (1933) in Calarasi, Romania, she was the third child and third daughter of the Skverer Rebbe, zt"l, and Rebbetzin Trana, a"h, daughter of the holy Reb Pinyele of Ostila, zy"a. Her illustrious lineage traced directly to the great dynasties of Chernobyl, Skver, Rachmastrivka, and many other noble Chassidic dynasties.

In her formative years, she was raised under the direct guidance of her father, the Skverer Rebbe, in Yasi, Romania, where she absorbed the timeless values and traditions of Yiddishkeit with exceptional care and devotion. Throughout her life, she often spoke of the elevated chinuch she received from her father, a legacy she cherished deeply and faithfully passed on to her children and descendants.

Following the war, the family immigrated to America, where the Rebbetzin played a significant role in the rebuilding of the Skverer court. First as a young woman in Williamsburg during the establishment of the Skverer community there, and later after her marriage, when the Skverer Rebbe founded New Square in Rockland County. Together with her husband, she became part of the fledgling community and helped nurture its growth during its formative years.

In Adar of 5714 (1954), the Chassidic community of New York witnessed what was widely regarded as the first major “Rebbishe chasunah” held on American soil. The Rebbetzin married the future Rachmastrivka Rebbe, zt"l, beloved son of Rav Yochanan of Rachmastrivka, zt"l. The wedding drew thousands of participants and became a landmark event in postwar American Jewish life.

From that day forward, she stood faithfully at her husband's side, serving as his devoted partner in every aspect of his avodas hakodesh. The Rebbe held her in the highest esteem, and together they built a remarkable family and home rooted in Torah, Chassidus, and selfless dedication to Klal Yisrael.

While the Rachmastrivka Rebbe served as a spiritual guide and mentor to generations of young bochurim in New Square, the Rebbetzin shared fully in that mission, helping to create an atmosphere of warmth, stability, and inspiration for all who entered their home.

In 1982, when the Rebbe established the Rachmastrivka court in Boro Park, the Rebbetzin once again devoted herself wholeheartedly to the growth of the chassidus. With quiet strength and unwavering commitment, she supported every aspect of the Rebbe's avodas hakodesh and became a pillar of the kehillah for decades.

Much can be written about her noble character and exceptional virtues. Above all, however, stood her profound devotion to preserving the memories and traditions of earlier generations. She viewed it as a sacred responsibility to recall what she had witnessed in the homes of tzaddikim and elders and to pass those treasured recollections onward so that future generations would continue to walk in their footsteps.

Throughout her life, she endured profound personal loss with remarkable faith and resilience. She was predeceased by her three eldest children: her eldest son, Harav Hatzaddik Reb Mordechai Twersky, zt"l, who passed away in 1992; her daughter, the Barniver Rebbetzin, a"h, who passed away in 2023; and her eldest daughter, the Vizhnitzer Rebbetzin of Kiamesha, a"h, who passed away in 2025.

Most painful of all was the loss of her crown, her beloved husband, the Rachmastrivka Rebbe, zt"l, who passed away on the 29th of Av, 5783. Yet even through these trials, the Rebbetzin remained steadfast, strengthening herself through simple, unwavering faith in the Ribbono Shel Olam and serving as a source of inspiration to all who knew her.

She merited to see generations of descendants following in the path of Torah and Chassidus. Her distinguished sons continue the sacred Rachmastrivka dynasty in communities across the world, while her daughters and their families have likewise built homes of Torah and chessed.

The Rebbetzin leaves behind an extraordinary legacy of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, together with countless admirers who were touched by her wisdom, warmth, humility, and unwavering dedication to the traditions of her ancestors.

Her passing marks the end of a remarkable chapter in the history of Chassidus, but the values she embodied and the generations she helped shape will continue to illuminate the Jewish world for years to come.

Levaya information will be published when it becomes available. 

Yehi zichra baruch.

photos: Issac Y.

By Y.M. Lowy

Subway surfing is continuing to spread across New York City, and the problem goes far beyond teens simply climbing onto the tops of trains.

Many subway surfers are now getting access to locked train areas using stolen MTA conductor keys, allowing them to open rear train doors, enter restricted train cabins, and even access tunnel areas that are supposed to stay secured.

Some of the keys are being stolen directly from MTA workers, while others are being sold online. Investigators have also found teens carrying MTA radios and safety vests while trespassing throughout the subway system.

The issue has become a major concern following several recent incidents, including the death of a 14-year-old boy Friday evening while subway surfing on top of a J train crossing the Williamsburg Bridge, with another teen critically injured in the same incident.

Just days ago, police stopped several more teens riding outside subway trains in Brooklyn and Manhattan, including one teenager who was carrying MTA train keys.

Social media continues fueling the dangerous trend, with videos of subway surfing spreading quickly online and encouraging more teenagers to copy the behavior for attention and views.

The NYPD says subway surfing incidents have led to multiple deaths and injuries across the city over the past two years. In response, police have expanded enforcement efforts using drones, transit teams, and additional patrols along elevated train lines, especially during after-school hours.

Boro Park Shmira volunteers had an exceptionally busy week, assisting in a wide range of incidents that led to multiple arrests, the recovery of stolen property, and the safe return of a missing child.

On Sunday night, Shmira volunteers recovered a vehicle that had been stolen over Shabbos from 59th Street and 17th Avenue. The car was located not far from Boro Park, and the investigation remains ongoing.

On Monday afternoon, Shmira volunteers apprehended two suspects who stole a moped from 15th Avenue and 41st Street. Following a brief foot pursuit, the suspects were caught near 38th Street and 13th Avenue and taken into custody by officers from the NYPD's 66th Precinct.

Early Tuesday morning at approximately 3:00 a.m., members of Shmira's Night Shift patrol spotted an individual wanted in connection with multiple mail theft incidents throughout Boro Park. The suspect was detained and later taken into custody by officers from the NYPD 66th Precinct on New Utrecht Avenue and 62nd Street.

Later that afternoon, Shmira volunteers responded alongside officers from the NYPD 72nd Precinct to a construction site on 44th Street and 8th Avenue after two suspects forcibly entered the property. Both suspects were successfully taken into custody.

On Wednesday morning, Shmira volunteers responded to several hotline calls reporting a male acting inappropriately near 12th Avenue and 51st Street. The individual was quickly located and taken into custody by officers from the NYPD 66th Precinct.

Thursday morning at approximately 5:30 a.m., volunteers completing their overnight patrol observed a suspicious individual walking through the neighborhood. After monitoring his actions, they allegedly witnessed him cutting a lock in an attempt to steal bicycles. Officers from the NYPD 66th Precinct were notified and took the suspect into custody.

Later Thursday night, Boro Park and Flatbush Shmira volunteers responded to a report of a vehicle being vandalized near Avenue C and Ocean Parkway in Kensington. The suspect was quickly apprehended and taken into custody by responding NYPD officers.

In addition to the arrests and crime prevention efforts, Shmira volunteers and the Shmira Shabbos Patrol responded this past Shabbos afternoon to a report of a missing young child near 12th Avenue and 54th Street. After an intensive 45-minute search, the child was located in good condition and safely reunited with family members.

With summer just around the corner and activity increasing throughout the neighborhood, volunteers hope these arrests send a clear message that Boro Park is not a place for criminal activity.

By: Simcha Eichenstein

In challenging times, a leader’s character is revealed not by speeches but by actions. 

After October 7, when the Jewish world reeled from horror, Congressman Dan Goldman didn’t hesitate. He reached out directly to our community providing federal assistance. His staff worked long hours helping stranded travelers return from Israel. He ensured our shuls receive vital federal aid by leading the charge on expanding security grants. He spoke boldly in the halls of Congress, defending Israel even as colleagues wavered.

Congressman Dan Goldman never pretended to be something he’s not. He might be a Democrat, but he is also a proud Jew. He is proud of his faith and refuses to bend under political pressure. When activists and progressive leaders scolded him for supporting Israel’s right to self-defense, he stood tall. When others fell silent, he spoke the truth. 

That kind of courage is rare and deserves recognition. Now, as he faces an aggressive challenge from the far left. Our community must rally.

In supporting Dan Goldman, we are not endorsing a party. We are defending our values as a community.

By Y.M. Lowy

Monday will bring a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 69 and a low of 56. A couple of rain showers are possible later in the afternoon as clouds gradually roll in.

Tuesday will be partly sunny and breezy with a high of 71 and a low of 59. A few passing showers are still possible at times.

Wednesday looks like the nicest day of the week with sunshine and comfortable weather. The high will reach 74 with a low of 59.

Thursday turns hot with a high of 79 and a low of 63. Aside from a few clouds offering some brief relief, expect a very hot and summerlike day.

A recent BoroPark24 community poll on New York City's ongoing green infrastructure projects in Boro Park drew an overwhelming response, with residents expressing strong dissatisfaction with both the projects themselves and the impact construction has had on daily life.

The poll asked a simple question:

"Do You Think Green Infrastructure Projects Are Working?"

The results were decisive:

94.9% - Not at all

5.1% - Yes, sure

The vote comes as green infrastructure work continues across numerous Boro Park blocks, where the city has installed porous pavement, drainage systems, and other measures designed to reduce flooding and improve stormwater management.

The poll generated hundreds of comments from residents across the neighborhood, with concerns ranging from continued flooding and lengthy construction projects to parking shortages and the overall cost of the initiative.

One of the most common complaints was that residents are still seeing significant flooding despite the completed work.

"As I was driving down the streets in the pouring rain, I made an effort to observe the streets that had work done and the ones that didn't. "Both flooded equally from what I could see," wrote one resident.

Another commenter reported, "The corners in my neighborhood were completely flooded. I do not see what they accomplished."

Several residents questioned whether the porous pavement can remain effective once exposed to real-world conditions.

"The porous tiles that are supposed to allow water to drain through them become ineffective after the first construction site runs cement waste into the street," one commenter wrote. Another added, "The water doesn't seem to seep in as promised."

Others pointed to what they described as a maintenance problem rather than an infrastructure problem.

"Nothing was wrong with the middle of the blocks. Just fix the corner drains," one resident argued, while another wrote, "As long as the corner sewer system is clogged up, the water comes down strong and doesn't have where to go."

Construction-related disruptions were another major theme throughout the responses.

One resident described the impact as follows: "No parking, no delivery, no school bus, no driveway access. If it would take two weeks it would be difficult but tolerable. Instead it takes months."

Another wrote, "My block was closed for four months," while another commenter called the ongoing work "frustrating to no end."

Parking challenges were repeatedly mentioned as well.

"In Boro Park there is already a disaster finding parking spaces," one resident wrote, adding that the projects only made the situation worse.

Many commenters also questioned the cost of the initiative and whether taxpayers are seeing meaningful results.

"Every tax dollar spent on this project is a total waste," wrote one respondent, while another described the work as "a waste of money, time, and everything, disturbing the neighborhood."

Some residents said the city should have tested the concept elsewhere before implementing it on such a large scale in Boro Park.

"Why are they experimenting on us?" one commenter asked.

The overwhelming sentiment expressed throughout the poll was frustration over both the effectiveness of the projects and the months of disruption associated with them.

As construction continues on additional blocks throughout the neighborhood, many residents say they remain unconvinced that the promised benefits justify the inconvenience, cost, and impact on daily life.

photos: Shulem Schwartz

A dump truck tipped over onto its side on 18th Avenue and 64th Street, just outside the Target store in Boro Park.

Emergency crews responded to the scene as the overturned truck blocked part of the roadway, causing traffic disruptions in the busy commercial area.

The cause of the incident was not immediately known. There was no immediate word on injuries. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays as crews work to clear the scene.

This comes exactly one week after a sinkhole opened beneath a dumpster truck at 19th Avenue and 51st Street.

By Y.M. Lowy

Friday will be warm with a high of 79 and a low of 54. Expect sunshine mixing with clouds through the day, along with a delicious breeze arriving later in the afternoon.

Shabbos will be cooler and a bit windy with a high of 64 and a low of 54. Clouds will dominate at times, though some sunshine will still manage to break through.

Sunday turns very warm again with a high of 73 and a low of 61. Partly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures should make it a great day for outdoor activities.

By Y.M. Lowy

Amshinov Chassidim in Eretz Yisroel are preparing to welcome the Amshinov Rebbe, who is expected to arrive in Israel next week for an extended visit that will include a family simcha.

The Rebbe, who lived for many years in Bnei Brak before relocating to Boro Park following the passing of his father, the previous Amshinov Rebbe zt”l, currently leads the Amshinov Kehilla in New York.

The Rebbe will depart next Monday and arrive in Eretz Yisroel Tuesday morning. On Thursday, the Rebbe is scheduled to attend the wedding that will take place at the Concord Hall in Bnei Brak.

The centerpiece of the visit will be a special Shabbos hisachdus for chassidim which will take place in Yerushalayim on Shabbos Parshas Shelach.

Following Shabbos, the Rebbe is expected to travel to Meron, Tzfas, and Tiveria to daven at various mekomos hakedoshim before returning to New York later in the week.

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By BoroPark24 Staff

A 2nd alarm fire broke out Wednesday evening at 625 Rugby Road, just outside Boro Park near Coney Island Avenue and Foster Avenue, prompting a large FDNY response.

According to reports from the scene, at least seven people were treated, including several firefighters who sustained minor injuries while battling the blaze. One civilian reportedly suffered smoke inhalation.

Firefighters worked for an extended period to bring the fire under control as heavy smoke was seen coming from the building. EMS crews established a treatment area nearby while additional emergency units responded to assist.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

photos: Ari Freund

This week’s Dee Voch edition has been significantly expanded to 150 pages, packed with broad coverage of major events and developments from across the Jewish world, including extensive reporting on Yom Tov Shavuos in the courts of the Rebbes.

Among the highlights featured in this week’s issue: The historic Hachnasas Sefer Torah presented by the Vizhnitzer Rebbe. The wedding for a grandson of the Bobover Rebbe. The dinner in Boro Park benefiting “Tzedakas Reb Meir Baal Hanes Kollel Chibas Yerushalayim. Gedolei Yisroel reciting the Tefillas HaShlah at the kever of the Shlah HaKadosh in Tiveria. A special Shabbos hosted by the Bobov-45 Rebbe at the HCS Resort for supporters of the camp fundraising campaign toward completing the acquisition of the summer camps. The Shabbos Hisachdus of Rachmistrivka Chassidim together with the Chanukas Habayis for Camp Ohel Yitzchok Rachmistrivka. The Munkatcher Rebbe leading the yahrtzeit tish of his grandfather, the holy Minchas Elazar of Munkatch. The Asifas Tefillah held in light of the gezeirah against bris milah in Antwerp. Preparations for Yom Tov Shavuos in heimishe communities across the globe.

In this week’s Shrift magazine, readers will gain a first-ever behind-the-scenes look at “Strive,” the organization helping Yidden navigate mental health challenges with clarity, guidance, and the proper direction.

Also featured is a heartfelt interview with Harav Avraham Strul of Beit Shemesh, who continues to see the light and beauty of the world even while living without sight.

In the Business Shrift, readers will discover the story behind the success of R’ Yaakov Yosef Brill, who built the “Jack and Jill” empire into one of the leading suppliers of high-quality undergarments found in heimishe stores everywhere.

The Kinder Shrift takes children on a fascinating journey into the wondrous world of birds and their songs, uncovering the incredible niflaos haborei hidden within nature.

Meanwhile, the women’s Fink magazine offers readers an uplifting collection of heartfelt stories, inspiration, practical topics, and meaningful perspectives tailored for women and families.

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photos: Achim Lanchevsky

Yisroel R.

Three masked teenagers were arrested Tuesday morning after they tried to break into the conductor’s cab of a southbound F train in Brooklyn, adding to a growing pattern of subway incidents involving teens targeting train cabs, keys, and MTA equipment.

The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. as the train was entering the Bay Parkway station in Midwood. Police took three boys into custody, two 15-year-olds and one 16-year-old, after they were seen trying to get into the crew-only section of the train.

The case became more serious after sources said two of the teens were found with MTA subway keys. Those keys can give access to different parts of a subway train, including locked doors, panels, and crew areas, making the attempted break-in especially concerning for transit officials.

The arrests came less than a day after another incident nearby, when a D train conductor reported that one of his train keys had been stolen at the 55th Street station in Boro Park. In that case, someone tried to enter the conductor’s cab while the train was at the station.

As the conductor tried to stop the person from getting inside, another individual reached through the cab window from the platform and took a train-door key. Both individuals then left the station. Officials had not confirmed whether the Monday night key theft and Tuesday morning arrests were connected.

The latest cases come as the MTA continues dealing with a wider problem of teens breaking into subway trains and taking equipment. Earlier this month, a masked youth was caught on video cutting out a keyed door switch from a C train in Manhattan during rush hour. In another recent C train incident, a group of youths entered a rear control cab and stole a surveillance monitor from inside.

The MTA has already started adding stronger locks to some trains, including extra deadbolts on parts of the No. 7 line, as the agency looks for ways to stop unauthorized access to train cabs and equipment.

Transit officials have warned that these incidents are not harmless pranks. Subway keys, cab access, and train equipment are all tied to the safe operation of the system, and break-ins can lead to service delays, equipment damage, and serious danger for riders, workers, and the teens involved.

Due to the efforts of a determined group of Assembly members and Senator Sam Sutton, legislation was secured in the New York State budget establishing 50-foot buffer zones around houses of worship, Jewish Community Centers, yeshivas, and schools. The measure is intended to ensure that Jewish New Yorkers seeking to pray, attend classes, or participate in community activities can do so free from threats, harassment, and intimidation.

The legislation was drafted in response to a wave of protests outside Jewish institutions that too often escalated into intimidation and violence. Similar legislation aimed at protecting schools had previously passed the New York City Council, but was vetoed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, leaving young Jewish children and their families vulnerable to harassment and serious safety concerns.

The legislation adopted as part of the State budget is designed to strengthen the safety and security of Jewish New Yorkers and send a strong message to the Mayor that the Jewish community is not afraid to stand up. The measure creates criminal misdemeanor penalties for individuals who harass or intimidate others within 50 feet of the protected areas.

“What we witnessed in Kew Gardens Hills this January was despicable, with agitators terrorizing our neighborhood. This new 50-foot buffer zone law makes clear that those who seek to harass or threaten our community will keep their distance or face real consequences. At a time when too many excuse antisemitic intimidation, we in the Assembly are standing up to those like Mayor Mamdani whose actions harm our very way of life,” said Assemblyman Sam Berger.

“Peaceful protest is a constitutional right guaranteed to every individual, but when demonstrations target and threaten New Yorkers simply because they are exercising their faith, government has a responsibility to intervene and protect its citizens,” said Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein. “I am proud to have been involved in drafting and securing the passage of this legislation. I thank my fellow Assembly members, especially Speaker Carl Heastie, for recognizing the importance of this legislation. This is a major victory for the Jewish community and for New Yorkers of every religion.  No New Yorker should ever be forced to choose between their personal safety and attending religious services.”

“At a time when Jewish communities are experiencing an alarming rise in antisemitism, intimidation, and violence, government has an obligation to ensure that every New Yorker can enter a house of worship, school, or community center without fear. Expanding these protections sends a clear message that New York will not tolerate any hate, and I thank my legislative partners for recognizing the urgency of this moment and taking meaningful action to strengthen the safety of our community,” said Assemblywoman Nily Rozic.

"Just a few days ago, my district witnessed a vile terror campaign launched against a Midwood shul, followed by a march of masked thugs through our quiet residential streets," said Assemblyman Kalman Yeger. "The hate is real and we see it every day. This bill will provide some measure of protection to peaceful New Yorkers of all faiths who want nothing more than to be left alone at their schools, houses of worship and community institutions. I'm grateful that Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie made this a priority."

“I want to sincerely thank my colleagues who worked tirelessly to get this important legislation across the finish line. They refused to settle for empty statements or window dressing, and instead fought for meaningful protections that will make a real difference for our communities. Their determination, partnership, and unwavering commitment helped ensure that every New Yorker can worship, learn, and gather in safety and without intimidation,” said Assemblyman Aron B. Wieder.

“Seven months of hard work and deep personal commitment have led to this extraordinary moment. As someone who has spent his life in service to our faith communities, this legislation is a promise kept to every New Yorker who simply wants to pray in peace and security,” said Senator Sam Sutton.

Yisroel R.

One week after a devastating fire heavily damaged the building on 14th Avenue and 40th Street, the boarded-up storefront is now drawing attention across Boro Park for a powerful message of emunah displayed by the business owner in the aftermath of the blaze.

Following the fire, the Mega Handles owner placed a large sign across the front of the damaged storefront reading: “חסדי השם כי לא תמנו כי לא כלו רחמיו”, expressing gratitude to Hashem that despite the destruction and difficult ordeal, every person made it out safely.

For many residents passing by the scene in recent days, the message standing across the burned storefront became a striking reminder of faith and gratitude even during painful moments of uncertainty.

The owner later released an emotional public statement reflecting further on the experience and the emunah that helped carry him through the difficult days following the fire.

“While I don’t always understand why things happen the way they do, I firmly believe that everything Hashem does is for the good,” the owner wrote. “Even in moments that are difficult to understand, I know He is guiding us.”

The owner also emphasized gratitude that no lives were lost during the devastating incident.

“While property can burn, inventory can be stolen, and plans can suddenly change, lives cannot be replaced, thank God, every single person is safe.”

“With Hashem’s help, we’ll rebuild, keep moving forward, and emerge stronger,” the statement continued. “I have complete faith that everything Hashem does is for the good, even when we cannot yet see it.”

The message also thanked customers, friends, partners, and supporters who reached out with calls, texts, encouragement, and offers of help throughout the difficult week.

Despite the damage to the storefront, the owner said operations continue and that the company plans to move forward stronger and more grateful than before.

The public display of emunah following the fire comes just months after another well-known Boro Park business owner shared a similar message of faith after the devastating matzah bakery fire before Pesach, which also drew widespread attention throughout Boro Park.

In a rare and powerful display of communal unity, mosdos, kehillos, and respected leaders from across the Boro Park community have come together in a historic endorsement of Congressman Dan Goldman for Congress.

The endorsement reflects a broad and unified voice from across the community, with institutions and kehillos standing together behind a candidate they believe has shown understanding, accessibility, and a willingness to listen to the needs of Boro Park and the broader Jewish community.

At a time when the concerns of the community are more urgent than ever, from safety and security to education, religious rights, support for Israel, and the needs of families and mosdos, this united endorsement sends a clear message: Boro Park is standing together.

Community leaders emphasized that this moment is not simply another political endorsement. It is a statement of achdus, responsibility, and recognition of the importance of having strong representation in Washington. With critical issues facing the community, the support of mosdos and kehillos across Boro Park highlights the seriousness of this election and the need for a candidate who understands the values and priorities of the community.

Congressman Goldman, who currently represents New York’s 10th Congressional District, is running for re-election in a district that includes parts of Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan.

As Election Day approaches, this historic show of support is expected to carry significant weight, energizing voters across the community and underscoring the critical role Boro Park continues to play in shaping the future of representation for its neighborhoods.

This is more than an endorsement. It is a community standing together.

By BoroPark24 Staff

A large overnight enforcement operation led by the NYPD resulted in the removal of 23 abandoned vehicles from sections of Boro Park.

The operation focused on 63rd Street between 15th and 17th Avenues, where numerous abandoned and unused vehicles had reportedly been sitting for extended periods of time.

According to sources on scene, the overnight effort involved multiple agencies and resources working alongside the NYPD to tow and clear the vehicles from the area.

Residents have long raised concerns about abandoned vehicles occupying parking spaces, creating quality-of-life issues, and limiting available street parking throughout the neighborhood.

photos: Achim Lanchevsky

By BoroPark24 Staff

A vehicle connected to a string of jewelry thefts targeting pedestrians in Boro Park was spotted Tuesday by a Shomrim volunteer, leading to the arrest of two suspects following a dangerous attempted escape through Brooklyn streets.

According to sources, the suspects allegedly approached victims asking for directions before pretending to thank them with fake jewelry or gestures of appreciation, while quickly snatching off the victims’ real chains and jewelry.

After identifying the suspicious vehicle, the Shomrim member immediately alerted additional volunteers and notified the NYPD, while maintaining visual contact from a safe distance. Volunteers tracked the suspects as they drove through Boro Park streets allegedly searching for more victims, continuously relaying live updates to police.

The suspects then entered the highway before exiting locally and continuing to circle neighborhood streets. When they spotted an NYPD vehicle nearby, authorities say the suspects suddenly fled recklessly, driving into wrong-way traffic in an apparent attempt to reach the Battery Tunnel.

An NYPD unit positioned nearby quickly responded, stopped the vehicle, and arrested both the driver and passenger without further incident.

No injuries were reported. The investigation remains ongoing.

YS GOLD 

It is with deep sadness that we report on the passing of Harav Eliyahu Shmuel Heftler, zt”l, the long-serving Rov of Kehilas Magen Avraham-Dukla on the Lower East Side and one of the last remaining links to the vibrant prewar Jewish life of Vienna and the historic post-war Lower East Side of Manhattan. He was a soul of a bygone era who combined the profound internal sincerity of old Galician chassidus with decades of devoted service to Torah, education, and rabbinic leadership.  

Early Years and Escape from Europe

Rabbi Heftler was born in Vienna, Austria, where his parents had settled after fleeing Galicia during the tumult of World War I. Named after his maternal grandfather—the distinguished Dayan Rabbi Eliyahu Shmuel Wien, zt”l—young Eliyahu Shmuel grew up in a home steeped in the traditions of Chortkov and Sanz. His father was a prominent member and gabbai at the local Sanzer Kloiz. In his infancy, Rabbi Heftler merited to have the holy Chortkover Rebbe, Rav Yisrael Friedman, zy"a, serve as his sandek. Tragically, he was orphaned of his father at the tender age of eight.  

Following the Nazi Anschluss in 1938, Rabbi Heftler witnessed the horrifying nights of Kristallnacht and survived fourteen months under direct Nazi oppression. In the spring of 1939, just months before the outbreak of World War II, he managed to escape to London, England, alongside his mother and siblings.  

Wartime Refugees and the Tree of Life

Upon arriving in London, the family was warmly embraced by the Shotzer Rebbe, Rav Shalom Moskovitz, zt”l, with whom they shared close ancestral ties. Guided by the Rebbe's counsel, Rabbi Heftler entered Yeshivas Etz Chaim in London's East End. There, he spent eleven formative years absorbing Torah and yiras Shomayim under the revered Mashgiach, Rav Eliyahu Lopian, zt”l.  

During the wartime bombings of London, he was evacuated to the countryside. He later spent three years at a children's hostel established by the Sasover Rebbe near Manchester. It was there that he forged a lifelong bond with his childhood contemporary, the future Gaon and Gavad of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yitzchok Tuvia Weiss, zt”l. At his Bar Mitzvah, arranged lovingly by the Shotzer Rebbe, another giant of Anglo-Jewry, Rav Chuna Halpern, zt”l, personally prepared the young boy to deliver his complex pshetel. He would later attain semichah after years of intense, private study with the Stanislavover Rav, Rav Meshulam Ashkenazi, zt”l.  

Rabbinic Leadership on the Lower East Side

In 1950, Rabbi Heftler and his mother immigrated to the United States, settling initially in Williamsburg before finding his true calling across the river. His dynamic rabbinic career began at the youthful age of twenty-one when he was asked by a congregation of Boybriker congregants to step up to the pulpit. Shortly thereafter, in 1956, he was officially appointed as the Rov of Kehilas Magen Avraham-Dukla on Manhattan's Lower East Side.  

For forty years, Rabbi Heftler led this historic institution—then the largest Galician Shul in the area—with absolute devotion. He was a staunch guardian of the traditional framework of the community, setting high standards of ehrlichkeit for his community and seamlessly integrating authentic European chazzanus into the American landscape. Alongside his rabbinic duties, he spent decades as a foundational rebbi in the Bobover Talmud Torah, leaving an indelible imprint on the first generation of post-war American youth.  

Throughout his seven decades in the neighborhood, he maintained warm, respectful relationships with the Torah luminaries of the generation, including the great Posek Harav Moshe Feinstein, zt”l, and the Skverer Rebbe, Rav Yaakov Yosef Twersky, zy"a, from whom he witnessed open miracles. In addition, Rav Heftler had an ardent connection to the Admorim of Boyan. 

A Legacy of Truth and Simplicity

In his later years, Rabbi Heftler watched the magnificent rebirth of Orthodox Jewry with tremendous joy, yet he remained a vocal proponent of old-world temimus. He frequently lamented the modern commercialization of religious life, urging the younger generation to look past the external trends, styles, and "publicity" of contemporary society, and to focus instead on internal character, genuine Torah learning, and heartfelt devotion.  

Rabbi Heftler leaves behind a glorious legacy of historical memory, a wealth of Torah scholarship, a wonderful Torah family, and generations of talmidim and congregants who were elevated by his noble character and unwavering adherence to the truth.

The levaya will take place at 7:00 this evening at the Boyaner Beis Medrash in Boro Park. 

Yehi zichro baruch.

photos: Avrumi Berger

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By BoroPark24 Staff

After months of roadwork, flooding mitigation projects, lane closures, and construction disruptions tied to new green infrastructure installations across parts of Boro Park, residents got another major test as heavy rainstorms moved through the area.

The storm brought intense rainfall, large puddles, and difficult driving conditions across many streets, raising new questions among residents about whether the city’s green infrastructure investments are making a noticeable difference.

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Yisroel R.

A piece of Boro Park history came down as a more than 120-year-old home at the corner of 57th Street and 14th Avenue was demolished to make way for a new multi-story development.

According to property records, the house was originally built in 1904, making it one of the older surviving residential structures in the neighborhood before demolition crews moved in this week.

Public records also show the property was purchased in 2025 for approximately $5.1 million ahead of the planned redevelopment.

The site is now expected to be replaced with a six-story building featuring ten residential units along with a daycare facility planned for the first floor and cellar level.

The demolition marks another major transformation in Boro Park, where many older standalone homes have gradually been replaced by larger residential developments as Boro Park continues to grow and transform.

photos: Shulem Schwartz, Itzy M.

Yisroel R.

Boro Parkers who are used to seeing military helicopters and naval activity around Memorial Day will notice something different this year, as Fleet Week NYC is not taking place during its usual Memorial Day weekend schedule.

The annual tradition, which usually brings Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard members into the city along with military ships, flyovers and public events, has been shifted to July this year as part of the larger celebration marking America’s 250th anniversary.

The special celebration, known as Sail4th 250, is expected to bring a larger maritime display to New York Harbor from July 3 through July 8. The event will include tall ships, naval vessels and other patriotic events tied to the country’s milestone anniversary.

For many Brooklyn residents, especially those near the waterfront areas close to Boro Park and southern Brooklyn, Fleet Week and Memorial Day usually mean seeing military helicopters overhead and watching the ship parade pass through the harbor. This year, those familiar sights are expected to come later, closer to the Fourth of July.

Officials say the July celebration will bring Fleet Week together with the larger national anniversary events, turning New York Harbor into one of the main stages for America’s 250th birthday.

The Intrepid Museum also noted that while there is no Fleet Week in New York during Memorial Day weekend this year, it is still holding Memorial Day weekend programming to honor those who served.

By Y.M. Lowy

BoroPark24 [previously reported](http://New NYC Area Code Set to Begin Rolling Out) back in February 2025 that New York City would eventually be getting a brand-new area code when it was announced.

The New York State Public Service Commission says the new 465 area code is expected to begin rolling out by the end of 2026 as the city continues running out of available phone numbers under the current system.

That means new phone numbers issued across Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island may soon begin with 465 instead of the familiar 718, 347, 917, or 929.

The new area code is being introduced because the existing number combinations are becoming exhausted due to continued population growth, cell phone usage, and increasing demand for new lines and devices.

Current phone numbers will not change, and the older area codes will remain active. However, new customers receiving numbers in the future could begin seeing the new 465 prefix appear more regularly across the city.

For many New Yorkers, it will likely take some getting used to after decades of seeing the classic NYC area codes attached to nearly every local number.

YS GOLD 

As the Yom Tov of Shavuos came to a close, the Stoliner chassidus received the crushing news of the passing of Reb Moshe Chaim Berenstein of Eretz Yisroel who was in America for medical treatment and resided in Boro Park for much of this time. 

The name of “Moshe Chaim ben Rochel” had been on the lips of his countless friends and family as they supplicated the Ribbono shel Olam for his recovery. Alas, he was called back to Shamayim after being purified by intense suffering over a number of years. 

Reb Moshe Chaim was born to his parents, Reb Binyomin and Rochel Berenstein, into a Yerushalmi family that resided in the holy city for generations. 

He learned in the Stoliner yeshivos where he excelled and was known for his yiras Shomayim and ehrlichkeit.  

He married the daughter of Reb Yochanan Rosenthal of Givat Zeev, and established his home in among the young Stoliner community in Teveria. 

The dreaded disease hit suddenly and ferociously, and Reb Moshe Chaim and his family were thrust into a whirlwind of medical treatments—hoping and praying for a cure. 

Throughout this time, the Chessed of Klal Yisroel toward Reb Moshe Chaim and his family was on full display in breathtaking and deeply inspiring form. 

Askonim from Williamsburg and Boro Park hosted the family and cared for their every need, accompanied them to medical appointments, and were a constant presence in their lives, not leaving their side for a moment. 

Reb Moshe Chaim will live on the memories of all those who loved and cared for him, and he will be remembered for his incredible mesirus nefesh to serve Hashem despite his incredible suffering. 

A group of Stoliner yungeleit which davened and farbrenged at the Berenstein apartment every Shabbos over the last years was present as his neshamah ascended to the Olam Haemes in the waning moments of Yom Tov, escorting his purified neshamah with tefillos and tears. 

The levaya will take place at the Stoliner shul on 48th street and 16th Avenue at 9:00 Sunday morning, and from there it will proceed to JFK for Kevurah in Eretz Yisroel. 

A second levaya will take place in Eretz Yisroel with the participation of thousands of Stoliner chassidim from around the land. 

Yehi zichro baruch.

A scion of the Worka dynasty who served as a Rebbe of chassidim back in the prewar days, the Amshinover Rebbe, Rav Shimon Sholom Kalisch, came to Boro Park in the late 1940’s following a harrowing and difficult escape from war-torn Europe through Shanghai. 

Amshinov 

The Rebbe was born in the Polish city of Amshinov in the year 1882. His father was Rav Menachem Kalish, who was the son of Rav Yaakov Dovid Kalisch, the first Amshimover Rebbe who was the son of Rebbe Yitzchok of Worka. His mother was Rebbetzin Esther Golda Kalisch. 

From his early years, he was seen toiling in Torah and avodah with great intensity, and was known for his ahavas Hashem and ahavas Yisroel. The writer Dovid Halachmi would later write of the pride that his illustrious father had in his son, Shimon Sholom, and the esteem in which he was held from an early age. “He would circulate among the chassidim in the court, launching into conversations with them—many of them brokenhearted individuals—and thus getting to the core of their hearts. His first question to them would always be, ‘have you eaten something yet? How are you lodgings? Do you have adequate funds for your trip?’” 

The Rebbe married his cousin, Rebbetzin Feiga Brocho, the daughter of Rav Yeshayahu Kalisch of Peshischa. 

Shanghai 

In Shanghai, the Rebbe became a central figure. 

Recalled Reb Shimon Goldstein, a Lubavitcher bochur who spent the war years there: “The Rebbe’s home was open to all, and everyone felt at home. All the refugees would stream toward the home and feel as though they were in their own home. Just being there was a strengthening experience—imparting strength and inspiring the hope and faith that Hashem will ultimately save His People. 

“As for the Rebbe himself; I would never attempt to describe his incredible personality; it is simply indescribable. He was a man of Heaven who took upon himself in those difficult times to work without letup for the sake of the klal and for the wellbeing of every individual… 

“I had the privilege of being present at the Rebbe’s seder on Pesach night. I cannot recall the circumstances under which I was invited, but I can well recall the awesome atmosphere, the elevated feeling among all those present, and the long-lasting impression that it left upon myself and the others. 

“The Rebbe’s ahavas Yisroel was likewise extraordinary. We were living in a type of ghetto which the Japanese established after the American bombings in exceptionally-dire financial circumstances. One day an emissary of the Rebbe arrived with aid for the families, with precise instructions for how to distribute the aid. All of this was to be distributed without anyone knowing who their patron was, and in this way the Rebbe accomplished his objective.

“In 1942, reports began to filter in about the terrible atrocities being carried out against the Yidden of Poland. I was in the Rebbe’s surroundings when he heard about these reports. Anyone who has not seen the Rebbe’s pained expression, and heard his deep, heartbroken sighs upon hearing this cannot fathom the pain of a Yid.” 

Following the war, the Rebbe once again sought to go to up to Eretz Yisroel. Alas, its doors were still hermetically sealed under the British Mandate, and the Rebbe instead went to America. He settled in Williamsburg, and shortly thereafter in Boro Park. 

Upon his passing, the holy aron of the Rebbe was flown to Eretz Yisroel where he was escorted to his final resting place by a crowd of thousands, from all communities and denominations led by Admorim and Rabbonim. 

The Amshinover Rebbe was interred on the old cemetery in Teveria following a lifetime dedicated to Hashem and to his fellow Yidden. 

By BoroPark24 Staff

A dramatic scene unfolded this morning after a sinkhole opened beneath a dumpster truck at 19th Avenue and 51st Street, causing the heavy vehicle to partially collapse into the roadway.

Photos from the scene show the truck tilted sharply as its rear wheels sank deep into the ground after the pavement suddenly gave way beneath it. Dirt, rubble, and debris spilled across the street while workers scrambled to stabilize the vehicle.

Shmira members quickly arrived on scene and assisted with crowd control and safety efforts as emergency crews assessed the dangerous situation.

No serious injuries were immediately reported.

Heavy recovery equipment is expected to be brought in to remove the truck and repair the damaged section of roadway.

By Y.M. Lowy

Thursday, Erev Shavous, will be cooler with periods of rain and drizzle continuing into the afternoon. The high will reach 65 with a low of 56.

Friday will bring some sunshine to start the day before clouds gradually move in later on. Expect a high of 64 and a low of 51.

Shabbos will turn breezy and noticeably cooler with periods of rain through the day. Overall, conditions will feel dreary, with a high of 56 and a low of 52.

Sunday starts off cold and breezy with rain at times during the morning hours. Temperatures will reach a high of 60 with a low of 57.

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YS GOLD 

A massive blaze has broken out at Pier 18 and Yossel’s Hardware on 18th Avenue. 

A large number of firefighters are on the scene battling the blaze which moved very fast from the basement of Pier 18 to the neighboring Yossel’s Hardware. 

At least one firefighter was injured when he fell through the floor as he was engaged in fighting the blaze. 

The fire has not yet been brought under control at this time, although the FDNY is valiantly working to extinguish it.

photos: Avrumi Blum

By Y.M. Lowy

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, together with the Department of City Planning (DCP), has announced a new neighborhood planning effort that includes parts of Brooklyn just south of Prospect Park, near the Boro Park border along Coney Island Avenue and McDonald Avenue.

The focus is to look at how these neighborhoods can grow in the coming years, especially in areas where old zoning rules have limited new housing. Many of the streets in the area are currently made up of smaller buildings and shops, with very little new housing being built.

As part of the plan, the Department of City Planning will lead community engagement over the coming months. Residents and business owners will be invited to share feedback before any zoning changes or development ideas are finalized.

The proposal is expected to explore ways to add more housing, including affordable housing, and allow for a better mix of residential and commercial space in the same areas.

The plan is still in the early stages and no final decisions have been made. The process will continue through public meetings and outreach before any formal changes are considered.

Kitchens are already coming alive for Shavuos, and the BP24 Recipe Club is buzzing right along with it. From cheesecake ideas and dairy dishes to sides, dips, salads, pastas, and last minute inspiration, the group has turned into a nonstop flurry of food creativity.

As Yom Tov preparations pick up, more and more home cooks are jumping in to share what they’re making, ask questions, swap ideas, and help each other through the Shavuos cooking rush. The chat is full of delicious inspiration at all hours of the day.

Women looking for new ideas, practical recipes, or just an extra push of motivation before Yom Tov are invited to join the conversation and be part of it.

Join the BP24 Recipe Club and jump into the Shavuos whirlwind. The group is already cooking up a storm.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/BzV0hoO3NYs9V61pHvfre6?mode=gi_t

And beyond the WhatsApp group, the newly launched BP24 Recipe Club Instagram is bringing recipes to life with video. The page is constantly being updated with mouthwatering recipes you’ll want to try!

Follow along on Instagram for delicious recipe videos and plenty more cooking ideas as Shavuos approaches.

https://www.instagram.com/bp24recipeclub?igsh=cDhibXAxNmx1MGlo&utm_source=qr

Yisroel R.

Several New York City subway lines experienced delays, reroutes, and partial suspensions during this morning’s commute, causing travel disruptions for riders across Brooklyn, Manhattan, and other parts of the city.

Transit alerts throughout the morning showed service problems impacting multiple lines as crews worked to restore normal operations during the busy rush hour period. Many commuters faced longer travel times, crowded platforms, and changing train schedules while traveling to work and school.

Among the subway lines affected were the D and F trains, which are commonly used by many commuters in Boro Park, along with the G train serving Williamsburg and North Brooklyn. Additional train lines throughout the city were also impacted as the delays spread across parts of the MTA system.

The MTA advise riders to allow extra travel time and continue checking for updated service alerts as crews are working to fully stabilize service and restore regular train operations.

photos: Hillel Las"h

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A large fire broke out earlier, burning through a building on 14th Avenue and 40th Street, with flames continuing to burn as firefighters battled the blaze.

The FDNY transmitted a 10-75 for the fire at 4002 14th Avenue after flames broke out inside the three story building that housed various mechanical machines. Thick smoke and flames could be seen pouring out as fire crews rushed to get the situation under control.

The fire remained active and continued spreading through parts of the building as emergency crews operated on scene. The fire was then raised to a second alarm.

Hatzolah was on scene and treated one firefighter with serious injuries before transporting them to the hospital. 

Hazmat teams were also requested to the scene to investigate a reported suspicious substance found in the building.

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By Y.M. Lowy

New York City officials are warning residents to prepare for unusually hot weather beginning today, with temperatures expected to feel as high as 96 degrees in some parts of the city.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that the city’s Heat Emergency Plan has officially been activated as the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory running until Wednesday evening.

Cooling centers will open across all five boroughs to help residents stay safe during the heat. Use air conditioning whenever possible, stay hydrated, avoid too much time outdoors during the hottest parts of the day, and check in on elderly relatives, neighbors, and others who may be more vulnerable.

The early season heat can be especially dangerous because many people are not yet used to these temperatures. Health officials warned that fans alone may not be enough during extreme heat and stressed the importance of finding cool indoor spaces.

The city is also dealing with poor air quality conditions, which could make breathing more difficult for people with asthma, allergies, or other respiratory conditions.

New Yorkers can find nearby cooling centers, including pet friendly and accessible locations, by calling 311 or using the city’s Cool Options Finder online.

There are moments when a community must stop and ask:  Whose voice represents us?

This June, Boro Park faces such a moment.

For decades, our neighborhood has been a center of Jewish life and Torah values. But today, much of Boro Park lies within one of the most liberal congressional districts in the country, a district that voted even further left in the last mayoral election than the district of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. That reality threatens to silence our community’s voice in Washington.

Congressman Dan Goldman has proven himself to be a proud Jew and a strong defender of heimishe Yidden at a time when standing by our people has never been harder. When the October 7th attacks shocked the world, when Jewish students across America were harassed, and when calls for justice for the Jewish people were ignored, Goldman was there.

When our family members were stuck aboard due to the war, Congressman Goldman helped many families return safely from Israel and responded to the needs of thousands in our community. His commitment to his Boro Park constituents goes beyond party lines.

Dan Goldman now faces a challenge from a candidate backed by the progressive anti-Israel movement. In his own words, his opponent has called for defunding Iron Dome, the system that protects our brothers and sisters in Israel from rocket attacks.

Let us speak plainly: this election has real consequences for our community.

Silence in the face of danger is complicity. This June, we must show up to the polls in strong numbers and make our voice heard.

A vote for Dan Goldman is a vote to protect our families, our community and our future.

A beautiful Maariv and Sefirah program featuring several chazzanim with lead Chazzan Yakov Yosef Shtark, accompanied by a live chior, led by the world renowned conductor Yossy Schwartz, took place at Beth-El in Boro Park. 

The event was produced in a partnership with Shea Freund and HeiligMuzikalish and dedicated by Mifal Midrash Yoel in honor of the completion of Sefer Ahavah in the daily Rambam shiurim by Hagaon Reb Yitzchok Lowy and Hagaon Reb Yoel Usher Labin

By Y.M. Lowy

New York City has stopped non-emergency road and construction work on several major Brooklyn roads as heavier traffic is expected during the Long Island Rail Road strike, as many commuters switch from trains to driving.

In Brooklyn, the temporary suspension affects Atlantic Avenue, North Conduit Avenue, South Conduit Avenue, and the Belt Parkway.

No new road or utility work permits will be issued on these roads for now. Construction crews already working in the area must secure their work sites and cover any road openings to avoid traffic problems. Any emergency repairs that come up will still be allowed.

Drivers should expect heavier traffic and possible delays throughout nearby areas while the LIRR strike continues.

By Y.M. Lowy

New York City will suspend alternate side parking regulations on several upcoming days to accommodate Shavous and other holidays.

Parking rules will be suspended on May 22 and 23 for Shavuos, on May 25 for Memorial Day, and again on May 27 and 28 for Eid Al-Adha.

While meter regulations may still remain in effect in some areas, street cleaning and other alternate side parking restrictions will not be enforced on these days.