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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
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    Another yid may have been attacked this morning. I don't have much details.


    Extra concerning that these incidents are happening in broad daylight on blocks that are relatively on the safe side.
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    Cheapest place for a foreigner (no SSN) to get a COVID test for travel?
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    « Reply #1565 on: November 29, 2021, 09:09:35 PM »
    Cheapest place for a foreigner (no SSN) to get a COVID test for travel?
    Pm me I may have someone to do it for free

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    Cheapest place for a foreigner (no SSN) to get a COVID test for travel?

    Urgent care. All you need is a passport

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    Pm me I may have someone to do it for free

    Thanks. I made an express COVID testing appointment at an official NYC site, I’m going to hope the foreign status won’t be an issue since the website said the following:

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    Urgent care. All you need is a passport

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    « Reply #1569 on: December 01, 2021, 01:04:39 AM »
    Thanks. I made an express COVID testing appointment at an official NYC site, I’m going to hope the foreign status won’t be an issue since the website said the following:
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    IIRC they checked my ID when I went there, but I’m not sure.
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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1571 on: December 02, 2021, 12:07:46 AM »
    Does anyone know of a clothing donation place (aside from the bins in the Empire Kosher parking lot)?

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1572 on: December 02, 2021, 12:27:05 AM »
    Does anyone know of a clothing donation place (aside from the bins in the Empire Kosher parking lot)?
    Apparently the shalom senior center on Albany between Empire and Lefferts

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1573 on: December 07, 2021, 06:34:44 AM »
    Passing by Kingston,I noticed with a blink of an eye that Kingston bakeshop became a small hip style store? Without seating,
    What kind of store is it now and what happened with the rest of the space,
    Btw what's the story with the space Kingston plaza across the street,has been under construction for years

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1574 on: December 07, 2021, 07:31:55 AM »
    Passing by Kingston,I noticed with a blink of an eye that Kingston bakeshop became a small hip style store? Without seating,
    What kind of store is it now and what happened with the rest of the space,
    Btw what's the story with the space Kingston plaza across the street,has been under construction for years

    Kingston bakeshop changed during covid.
    Plaza is not under construction, it's storage space for the Benabou stores. How else would you use a massive slice of prime Crown Heights real estate? Unless you are referring to the former House of Glatt, that was also bought by Benabou and is being renovated. He's building a brand new second floor and opening a stunning storage facility Simcha hall(?)

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1575 on: December 07, 2021, 07:44:23 AM »
    Kingston bakeshop changed during covid.
    Plaza is not under construction, it's storage space for the Benabou stores. How else would you use a massive slice of prime Crown Heights real estate? Unless you are referring to the former House of Glatt, that was also bought by Benabou and is being renovated. He's building a brand new second floor and opening a stunning storage facility Simcha hall(?)
    Ahh thanks
    So what is Kingston bakeshop now different?

    I don't mean that it is currently under construction but what does the Kingston plaza supposed to mean? What was supposed to be there

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1576 on: December 07, 2021, 08:11:50 AM »
    Ahh thanks
    So what is Kingston bakeshop now different?

    I don't mean that it is currently under construction but what does the Kingston plaza supposed to mean? What was supposed to be there

    Lack of seating. Same with Holesome bagels.

    It seems that koshertown has the best seating in central CH for a cafe.

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    « Reply #1577 on: December 07, 2021, 08:22:39 AM »
    Lack of seating. Same with Holesome bagels.

    It seems that koshertown has the best seating in central CH for a cafe.
    What happend with the big space by Kingston bakeshop?

    Is kosher town also owned by benabou?

    Btw koshertown has the best simple coffee in town

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1578 on: December 07, 2021, 09:03:33 AM »
    Does anyone know of a clothing donation place (aside from the bins in the Empire Kosher parking lot)?
    Beis Rivkah has bins on East New York behind the school

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    Re: Crown Heights master thread
    « Reply #1579 on: December 07, 2021, 09:44:50 AM »
    What happend with the big space by Kingston bakeshop?

    Is kosher town also owned by benabou?

    Btw koshertown has the best simple coffee in town

    It's part of their kitchen now, FWIU.

    Kosher Town is A Benabou, THE BEnabou's brother

    Lack of seating. Same with Holesome bagels.

    It seems that koshertown has the best seating in central CH for a cafe.


    BAB has seating