Brooklyn Holocaust survivors share stories of survival on remembrance day
Posted: Updated:Wounded Israeli soldiers joined Holocaust survivors living in Brooklyn to share their stories of survival in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day.
The annual event was held at the Brooklyn Flatbush Jewish Center and was organized by "Self Help Community Services," a nonprofit founded in 1936 to help Jews fleeing Nazi Germany maintain their independence as they built new lives in the United States.
Holocaust Remembrance Day begins tonight.
Organizers say the event brings Holocaust survivors and their families together to share stories through readings and music.
Survivors say Holocaust Remembrance Day is a time of reflection.
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Goats roam loose along N line tracks in Brooklyn
Goats roam loose along N line tracks in Brooklyn
Officials tweeted out a picture of the goats walking near the tracks in Borough Park.
Transit officials Monday attempted to wrangle two loose goats roaming along the N train subway tracks in Brooklyn.
Transit officials Monday attempted to wrangle two loose goats roaming along the N train subway tracks in Brooklyn.
News 12 tours Steiner Studios film sets
News 12 tours Steiner Studios film sets
Officials from the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment took News 12 Brooklyn on a tour Monday of some of the borough's most popular film and television sets.
Officials from the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment took News 12 Brooklyn on a tour Monday of some of the borough's most popular film and television sets.
Rent forces nonprofit to move jobs for the blind, visually impaired
Rent forces nonprofit to move jobs for the blind, visually impaired
Rising rent is forcing the nonprofit Alphapointe to move its manufacturing jobs for the legally blind or visually impaired.
Rising rent is forcing the nonprofit Alphapointe to move its manufacturing jobs for the legally blind or visually impaired.
Word on the Street: Favorite album
Word on the Street: Favorite album
News 12 asked residents what is their favorite album of all time.Bronx social media fashion influencer shares secret to success
Bronx social media fashion influencer shares secret to success
Bronx social media fashion influencer shares secret to success
A menswear and social media fashion influencer is making a name for himself and sharing tips on how others can make their Instagram pages stand out with big companies.
A menswear and social media fashion influencer is making a name for himself and sharing tips on how others can make their Instagram pages stand out with big companies.
Business briefs: Gen Z, Netflix, top-paid actress
Business briefs: Gen Z, Netflix, top-paid actress
Major brands and retailers are getting ready for Generation Z, the 85 million young people born between the years 1997 and 2016.
Major brands and retailers are getting ready for Generation Z, the 85 million young people born between the years 1997 and 2016.
Officials break ground on new East New York school
Officials break ground on new East New York school
Officials broke ground Monday on a new school in East New York.
Officials broke ground Monday on a new school in East New York.
WWE stars visit shelter dogs they helped place in new homes
WWE stars visit shelter dogs they helped place in new homes
WWE stars visited an animal hospital Monday to meet with the dogs they helped find new homes and their new owners.
WWE stars visited an animal hospital Monday to meet with the dogs they helped find new homes and their new owners.
Man accused of exposing himself charged with public lewdness
Man accused of exposing himself charged with public lewdness
Police say a man accused of exposing himself on board a C train Friday has turned himself in.
Police say a man accused of exposing himself on board a C train Friday has turned himself in.
Style expert shares latest back-to-school fashion trends
Style expert shares latest back-to-school fashion trends
A style expert is sharing the latest fashion trends this school season.
A style expert is sharing the latest fashion trends this school season.
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2018 Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
2018 Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
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Fuhgeddaboudit Food Photos
Fuhgeddaboudit Food Photos
It's food so good, so unique, so Brooklyn....Fuhgeddaboudit!
Here are some of the dishes featured on Fuhgeddaboudit Food.
Here are some of the dishes featured on Fuhgeddaboudit Food.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.Aftermath of bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy
Aftermath of bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy
A general view of the Morandi bridge which collapsed on August 14, 2018 in Genoa, Italy.
A general view of the Morandi bridge which collapsed on August 14, 2018 in Genoa, Italy.
A bridge on a main highway linking Italy with France collapsed in the Italian port city of Genoa during a sudden, violent storm, sending vehicles plunging 45 meters (nearly 150 feet) into a heap of rubble.
A bridge on a main highway linking Italy with France collapsed in the Italian port city of Genoa during a sudden, violent storm, sending vehicles plunging 45 meters (nearly 150 feet) into a heap of rubble.
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Highly anticipated Summer 2018 movies
Highly anticipated Summer 2018 movies
There are a lot of highly anticipated films coming out this summer. From the fourth installment in the Jurassic Park series and the Han Solo film to the long-awaited Incredibles 2 and Ocean's 8, there's sure to be plenty of movies to see in the theaters! Here are just a few of the big blockbusters set to hit the big screen.
There are a lot of highly anticipated films coming out this summer. From the fourth installment in the Jurassic Park series and the Han Solo film to the long-awaited Incredibles 2 and Ocean's 8, there's sure to be plenty of movies to see in the theaters! Here are just a few of the big blockbusters set to hit the big screen.
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
2018 Ford Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup
2018 Ford Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
