FROM THE DESK OF ROBERT PEARL – PAID FOR BY THE FRIENDS OF JAIME 2026 An Open Letter To The Community Dear Neighbor: In the heat of a political primary, facts often become casualties of ambition. Labels are thrown around carelessly, narratives are manufactured, and

In commemoration of its 10th anniversary, CCDI (Canarsie Community Development Inc.) hosted a fundraising gala on Friday, May 22nd, at the Paerdegat Squadron Hall, 1330 Paerdegat Avenue North, and honored three scientists – Dr. Brett Branco, Dr. Michael Menser and Dr. William Solecki – who

May is National Bike Month, a month dedicated to encouraging more people to get out and ride their bikes for fun and fitness while promoting safe streets. Participation can be as simple as riding your bike around your neighborhood, commuting to work or school, and

Students embarked on a journey of professional discovery on Thursday, May 21st, at the Science and Medicine Middle School 366, located at 965 East 107th Street, as local experts and industry leaders gathered for the school’s annual Career Day. The event transformed classrooms into interactive

An overcast sky and steady light rain threatened to disrupt the Memorial Day Parade organized by the Brooklyn Canarsie Lions, but the marchers were not deterred. They assembled early on the morning of Monday, May 25th, on the grounds of Holy Family Church, located at

Despite torrential rain and stormy skies outside, the atmosphere inside the Marine Park Golf Club, at 2880 Flatbush Avenue, was warm, energetic and filled with community spirit as civic leaders, park advocates, supporters and residents gathered for the third annual Garden of Giving Gala hosted

There’s still plenty of time to see a variety of land birds and shorebirds at Marine Park’s Salt Marsh this season in one of the free Intro to Birding walks cosponsored by the Marine Park Alliance and the NYC Bird Alliance. The series of six

Drivers – start your engines! The Brooklyn South Soap Box Derby was a fun day of competition and an expression of teamwork. Held on Sunday, May 17th, at Marine Park JHS 278, located at 1925 Stuart Street, the event was preceded by the JHS 278

Elliot Ma has childhood memories of often visiting Marine Park with his family as a kid, driving there in his dad’s old Toyota Sienna from their home in Bensonhurst. Now, he’s working to support the park and what it can offer to other families who

The Regina Opera Company’s 56th season came to a close after four performances of Carmen. The legendary opera opened on Saturday, May 9th, in the auditorium of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Academy, at 5902 6th Avenue, where the audience not only laughed but

Second-graders at P.S. 207 have been rehearsing their lines since February for Jungle Book – and it showed! The young actors had a spectacular performance of the beloved Disney classic on Friday, May 8th, in the P.S. 207 auditorium at 4011 Fillmore Avenue. Directed by

As the weather gets warmer, people are anxious to get out of the house — on Saturday afternoon, May 2nd, visitors gathered at the Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore Avenue, in Marine Park, for the first event of the spring/summer season. The Dancing into

For over 35 years, Conte Carpets & Flooring has been recognized as an industry leader, providing top-tier flooring installation in both residential and commercial settings. With decades of experience and a wealth of stellar reviews, it’s no wonder the community has come to trust and

A sizeable crowd gathered at the corner of East 92nd Street and Conklin Avenue on Friday, May 1st, for the 2nd Annual Jane’s Walk — a global festival of volunteer-led community tours, in partnership with the Canarsie Merchants Association and the Canarsie Historical Society. Current

The annual “Pre-Mother’s Day Clothing and More Distribution for Women,” hosted by State Senator Roxanne Persaud, took place on Saturday, May 2nd, at her District Office, 1222 East 96th Street. The event brought together Senate District 19 community — friends, families, moms — who enjoyed