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    Activities & Attractions:
    • 770 - Headquarters of Chabad Lubavitch. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/770_Eastern_Parkway
    • 770 to Ohel Bus (Morning) - Every day 10:30am in front of 770, $15. https://www.ohelchabad.org/media/pdf/87064.pdf
    • 770 to Ohel Bus (Night) - Every day 7:00pm in front of JCM Dreidel, $5. https://www.bustoohel.com
    • Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Beautiful gardens. Free entry every weekday in the winter months of December, January & February, otherwise $18 or free ticket courtesy of JP Morgan Chase sponsorship. - 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ (718) 623-7200 ~ http://www.bbg.org/
    • Brooklyn Children's Museum - The first museum in America to be dedicated specifically for children, $13. - 145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 735-4400 ~ http://www.brooklynkids.org/
    • Brooklyn Museum - NYC's second largest art museum. Large collection of Egyptology. Suggested admission is $16. - 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ~ (718) 638-5000 ~ http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/home.php
    • Brooklyn Public Library - The main central branch of the BPL. It contains over a million books, magazine and materials. - 10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238 ~ (718) 230-2100 ~ http://www.bklynlibrary.org/locations/central
    • Chabad Library - Many books and manuscripts kept here from generations ago. Beautiful place to visit. - 766 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Agudas_Chassidei_Chabad
    • Jewish Children's Museum - The largest Jewish themed museum in America. An amazing experience for all ages. $15 per person 2+. - 792 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 467-0600 ~ https://www.jcm.museum
    • Jewish Hassidic Walking Tours - Excellent tour of CH, geared more towards the less observant to learn. Every day 10:00am, $49 per adult. - 305 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 953-5244 ~ https://jewishtours.com/
    • Prospect Park & Lake - Huge park with open playing fields, running & bicycle paths, horseback riding, ice skating (seasonal), and boating (seasonal). - Brooklyn, NY ~ (718) 965-8951 ~ http://www.prospectpark.org/visit
    • Prospect Park Zoo - Nice place to visit, many exhibits and animals. $6.95 Child and $9.95 Adult. - 450 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ (718) 399-7339 ~ http://www.prospectparkzoo.com/
    • The Levi Yitzchok Library - 305 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 778-4598 ~ http://www.leviyitzchoklibrary.com/
    • The Rebbe's House - 1304 President St, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • WLCC Visitors Center - 770 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 773-7777

    Airport Public Transportation Options:
    • EWR - Option 1: Take the NJT train to 34th St, connect to the 3 train. Cost $18.00 - Travel Time 1h15m. Option 2: Take bus #62 to downtown Newark, connect on Path to WTC, and from there to the 3 subway. Cost $7.10 - Travel Time 1h45m.
    • JFK - Get on the B15 bus, connect at New Lots Ave to the 3 train. Cost $2.75 with free Metro Card transfer - Travel Time 50m.
    • LGA - Take the M60 bus to Harlem 125th St and connect there to the 3/4 train. Cost $2.75 with free Metro Card transfer - Travel Time 1h45m.



    Men's Mikvaos:
    • Aliya Mikvah (Opening TBD) - 525-527 E New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Anash Mikvah (770 Montgomery) - 768 Montgomery St, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Eliyahu Nochum Shul (770 Lefferts) - 672 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
    • Empire Shtiebel Mikvah - 489 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Mikvah Mashbak - 578 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203 ~ https://www.geshemshul.com/
    • Mikvah Meir - 394 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ https://www.mikvah.info/
    • Mikvah Mei Menachem (Rayim Ahuvim) - 1614 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Mikvah Taharas Reuven (Frankel's Shul) - 1699 President St, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Mikvah Yisroel (749) - 749 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11213

    Women's Mikvaos:



    Bakeries & Cafes:

    Butchers and Takeout:
    • CH Butcher - New location with self checkout and large takeout section. - 334 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (347) 770-4048 ~ https://chbutcher.com/
    • Dovid Malka - Shabbos food take-out only. The best chulent in town and kugel too. - 1552 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 773-2335
    • Mermelstein Caterers - 351 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 778-3100
    • The House of Glatt - 385 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ (718) 467-9411

    Dairy Restaurants:

    Fish Markets and Takeout:
    • Benz's Gourmet - 332 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 778-3329 ~ http://benzsfish.com/
    • Raskin's Fish Market - 320 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 756-9521 ~ https://askin4raskin.com/
    • Shabbos Fish Market - 417 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 ~ (347) 533-6004

    Fruits and Vegetables:
    • Lerman's Fresh Fruits & Vegetables - 455 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 604-0261
    • Mr Greens - 330 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 774-7336 ~ https://mistergreens.com/
    • Raskin's Fruit & Produce - 335 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213 ~ (718) 756-3888 ~ http://www.raskinsfruit.com/

    Groceries:

    Meat Restaurants:

    Pizza & Bagels:

    Supermarkets and Takeout:

    Sushi:

    Sweets, Ice Cream, & Dessert:

    Vegan Restaurants (Questionable Kashrus):

    Wine:

    Eateries OBM for Nostalgic Memories: (incomplete)
    • 21 Flavors - 423 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Albany Bagel - 513 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
    • Albany Bakery - 425 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Alenbi - 887 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Barista & The Baker - 167 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
    • Basil Pizza & Wine Bar - 270 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Boulevard Cafe - 510 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Cafe Rimon - 453 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Calabria - 266 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Crown Kosher Meat Market - 413 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Dean Street Cafe - 87 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Empire Grill - 597 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Eshel Restaurant - 272 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Esther's Deli and Grill - 463 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Fish Fish And Cannoli - 513 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Izzy's Fried Chicken - 262 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Izzy's Taqueria - 399 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Jus by Julie - 1090 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • King's Juice - 426 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11225
    • Kingston Falafel - 250 Kingston Ave # A, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • KT2 - 333 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Mason & Mug - 708 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
    • Natural Treats - 411 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Nosh World - 386 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Pardes - 497 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
    • PHOMEN Noodle Bar - 411 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Pletzel Pizza - 489 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Railroad Pizza - 227 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Railroad Pizza - 857 East New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
    • Rita's Italian Ice - 1028 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • The Kretchme - 411 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    • Twibar Falafel - 140 Empire Blvd Suite 2, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    • Zabari Bar - 252 Albany Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213



    Crown Heights buildings where the number is sufficient to tell the address:
    • 770 - Well, everyone in the world knows that.
    • 749 - Eastern Parkway - dormitory building across from 770.
    • 1414 - President Street - dormitory building on corner of President and Kingston.
    • 706 - Eastern Parkway - Large old residential building.
    • 701 - Empire Blvd - residential building off the corner of Albany Avenue.
    • 675 - Empire Blvd - residential building adjacent to 701.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1340 on: April 10, 2021, 10:22:44 PM »
    Chaim Rosenberg in his home, results in 12-24 hours covered by insurance 212-203-1681.

    He's my friend and neighbor, but despite his efforts on my behalf, the results from the test he took for me on a Motzoei Shabbos came back later than a test I took at LabQ the next day just before noon.
    I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1341 on: April 10, 2021, 10:29:43 PM »
    There is also the NYC Covid Express testing site which is on Prospect Place and done as PCR. Results same day, but don’t think they are open Sunday and it is by advance appointment only.

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1342 on: April 11, 2021, 12:25:18 AM »
    Thanks for all the responses.
    Is kamin urgent care also fast, or these options are faster?

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    « Reply #1343 on: April 11, 2021, 12:27:55 AM »
    Thanks for all the responses.
    Is kamin urgent care also fast, or these options are faster?

    I've got results relatively fast from them. But they don't guarantee it.
    I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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    « Reply #1344 on: April 11, 2021, 12:32:06 AM »
    I've got results relatively fast from them. But they don't guarantee it.
    Labquest does?

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    « Reply #1345 on: April 11, 2021, 12:35:28 AM »
    Labquest does?

    LabQ isn't labquest.

    I don't think they guarantee it faster, but they are (especially if you have a phlabotomist that sends them business regularly putting it as a rush).

    One thing is certain about LabQ, you get to actually hand your sample to the lab processing it, no need for any delay in sending.
    I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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    « Reply #1346 on: April 11, 2021, 12:38:47 AM »
    LabQ isn't labquest.

    I don't think they guarantee it faster, but they are (especially if you have a phlabotomist that sends them business regularly putting it as a rush).

    One thing is certain about LabQ, you get to actually hand your sample to the lab processing it, no need for any delay in sending.
    How/where is labq?

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    « Reply #1347 on: April 11, 2021, 01:08:18 AM »
    « Last Edit: April 11, 2021, 01:11:45 AM by ExGingi »
    I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1348 on: April 11, 2021, 08:41:42 AM »
    Gimmick. If they could get away with it the’d market them as ChametzProofTM just to improve their sales...

    @Lurker is likely looking to save money by avoiding a purchase, not get scammed into paying extra for a gimmick.
    You can call it a gimmick but most circles have a YT Machzor whereas in Chabad we constantly turn pages. I feel like they figured if people buy new siddurim for Pesach, they might as well turn less pages, or at least have an organised table of contents.
    Of course they're also looking to invest in what sells. How else would they cover their expenses if they spent their time and money only on books which don't sell?

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1349 on: May 06, 2021, 08:21:52 PM »
    Anyone know what Bitton car rentals insurance is like? Like in terms of CDW will a amex cover me? What about liability?

    Sorry if this was discussed. Couldn't find anything
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1350 on: May 06, 2021, 09:45:16 PM »
    Anyone know what Bitton car rentals insurance is like? Like in terms of CDW will a amex cover me? What about liability?

    Sorry if this was discussed. Couldn't find anything


    Is he even a legit car rental that you’d have any coverage?
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1351 on: May 06, 2021, 10:07:42 PM »
    Anyone know what Bitton car rentals insurance is like? Like in terms of CDW will a amex cover me? What about liability?

    Sorry if this was discussed. Couldn't find anything
    Ifirc I know at least kabakov plays games with this and gets the insurance to pay for other bigger accidents that weren't covered by others

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    « Reply #1352 on: May 06, 2021, 10:12:51 PM »
    Ifirc I know at least kabakov plays games with this and gets the insurance to pay for other bigger accidents that weren't covered by others

    Plays games is an understatement IMHO. All the cars with NH and PA plates are highly suspicious (salvage titles or other issues. I haven't seen any of them with inspection stickers, but the NY cops don't give tickets for out of state license plates without inspection, probably because every state is different).
    I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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    « Reply #1353 on: May 06, 2021, 10:25:19 PM »
    Anyone know what Bitton car rentals insurance is like? Like in terms of CDW will a amex cover me? What about liability?

    Sorry if this was discussed. Couldn't find anything
    I have asked him directly in the past.

    From what I gathered, he does have proper insurance in place for the vehicles.

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    « Reply #1354 on: May 06, 2021, 10:26:28 PM »
    Plays games is an understatement IMHO. All the cars with NH and PA plates are highly suspicious (salvage titles or other issues. I haven't seen any of them with inspection stickers, but the NY cops don't give tickets for out of state license plates without inspection, probably because every state is different).
    It's interesting, because he charges cc's and processes them as a car rental, which will even trigger amex premium coverage.
    He also sends proper emails with the looks of a contract

    ETA I agree that it seems slimy, but BTW, PA doesn't use stickers anymore for inspection, and it's a very normal thing for rental companies to register vehicles where it's cheapest.
    A rep at Hertz told me that hertz registers a lot of their cars in Florida for this reason, either they buy them there or change the registration to there after the first year if they buy the car elsewhere.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1355 on: May 06, 2021, 10:28:04 PM »
    It's interesting, because he charges cc's and processes them as a car rental, which will even trigger amex premium coverage.
    He also sends proper emails with the looks of a contract
    But if you get into a small fender bender on paper it will turn into a near total loss so he can fix another car...

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    « Reply #1356 on: May 06, 2021, 10:30:42 PM »
    I have asked him directly in the past.

    From what I gathered, he does have proper insurance in place for the vehicles.

    Insurance to rent the car out? Good on him, I wasn’t aware.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1357 on: May 06, 2021, 10:50:35 PM »
    Iinm mistaken it's a personal/employee insurance thing, not a car rental. Haven't rented from Biton in years (not for lack of trying) but ime I paid with PayPal friends and family, not CC

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    « Reply #1358 on: May 06, 2021, 10:54:46 PM »
    I have asked him directly in the past.

    From what I gathered, he does have proper insurance in place for the vehicles.
    +1

    From what I have heard he pays a lot for instance. At least he is better than kobakov.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1359 on: May 06, 2021, 11:19:59 PM »
    It's interesting, because he charges cc's and processes them as a car rental, which will even trigger amex premium coverage.
    He also sends proper emails with the looks of a contract

    ETA I agree that it seems slimy, but BTW, PA doesn't use stickers anymore for inspection, and it's a very normal thing for rental companies to register vehicles where it's cheapest.
    A rep at Hertz told me that hertz registers a lot of their cars in Florida for this reason, either they buy them there or change the registration to there after the first year if they buy the car elsewhere.

    Hertz has a physical presence and operations wherever the cars are registered.

    Kabakov has some cars that are legit and many that are not. I've seen salvage title cars. I highly doubt that one would be legally allowed to rent those out b

    I've seen PA and NH cars with current inspection stickers, so I don't know where you get the idea that PA doesn't use them.
    I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
    -- Dan