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  The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY), and a coalition of diverse community leaders in partnership with Brooklyn Children’s Museum and Jewish Children’s Museum, present the 4th annual #OneCrownHeights Neighborhood Festival, Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Brower Park, Park Place between Brooklyn and Kingston Avenues, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  
  The OK Kashrus organization has released a Kashrus Alert after the OK Kosher symbol was mistakenly placed on a Snapple product. A limited number of Snapple Diet Cranberry Raspberry 6-packs (16oz bottles) were mistakenly printed with the OK Kosher symbol on the outer cartons. This product is not kosher certified, and the actual bottles do not bear the kosher symbol.
  
  Do you have a tip, question, or maybe just want to submit something to CrownHeights.info? It’s now easier than ever as we are now on Whatsapp. Make sure to send us a message with your name so we can keep you updated on breaking news.
  
  A heat wave has hit NYC Wednesday, making temperatures soar into the mid 90’s. New York City Emergency Management Department and the Health Department advised New Yorkers to take precautions to beat the heat, with the National Weather Service having issued a Heat Advisory through 8:00pm Thursday evening.
  
  A heat wave has hit NYC Monday, making temperatures soar into the upper 90’s. New York City Emergency Management Department and the Health Department advised New Yorkers to take precautions to beat the heat, with the National Weather Service having issued a Heat Advisory through 8:00pm Monday.
  
  A new speed camera was installed on Eastern Parkway to catch speeding drivers going eastbound between Albany Ave and Troy Ave. These cameras are a literal cash cow for the city, netting millions annually.
  
  There has been an alarming increase in vehicle break-ins and thefts in Crown Heights. In nearly all cases, the doors to the vehicles were left unlocked and valuables left in plain sight. Shomrim would like to remind everyone to take the following precautions to prevent becoming a victim.
  
  As in the past, in following with the minhag of hearing a siyum each day of the 9 days, there will be a siyum broadcast live over the radio each day. Please see the extended article for days, times and radio stations.
  
  The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for NYC until 9 PM. The storms will bring strong winds and heavy rain to the area. Exercise caution when walking, biking, or driving, and remain alert as winds can throw debris and knock out power.
  
  A heat wave has hit NYC Tuesday, putting temperatures into the upper 90’s. With the sun beating down, it is easy to get dehydrated outdoors, CrownHeights.info reminds everyone to remain indoors when possible, drink plenty, and check in on your loved ones.
  
  New York City’s annual Independence Day fireworks display, will happen tonight, July 4th. The NYPD, tasked with keeping the display safe, has arranged extensive street closures throughout the evening, and into early morning.