By Y.M. Lowy

The Satmar Kehilla has finalized a deal for two adjoining lots on 47th Street, as plans move ahead to build the new gigantic bhm"d on the site.

The expansion has been in the works for an extended period, as the existing bais medrash has become increasingly crowded. The expanded building is expected to be constructed on a very large scale and designed to accommodate the growing number of mispallelim.

With the property deal now completed, the project is expected to proceed into the next stages of planning and construction.