The cafeteria at I.S. 68 Isaac Bildersee, located at 956 East 82nd Street, was all abuzz on the evening of Friday, April 17th, with families, students and teachers who got together and welcomed spring with a Multicultural Celebration and Community School Forum that showcased their

Sixty-five years ago, on the Canarsie Courier’s 40th anniversary, Walter S. Patrick, who, on April 22, 1921, established the Courier together with Lester J. Stillwell, returned to Canarsie to commemorate the occasion. He and his successors, Edward M. Herrschaft, Joseph B. Samitz and Robert M.

By Ira M. Kluger  Co-President, Canarsie Historical Society  Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Canarsie Courier’s 100th anniversary edition, which was published on April 22, 2021. On the occasion of the Canarsie Courier’s 91st anniversary, I prepared a history of Canarsie’s early newspapers, which preceded the

For generations, the Caribbean community has helped shape the heart and culture of Brooklyn, bringing warmth, family values, hard work and pride to the neighborhood. At Flatbush Optical, we are proud to serve this vibrant community with trusted eye care, quality eyewear and personal service

In an era where understanding the fine print of the law can change the trajectory of a life, the East Kings County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. stepped up on Saturday, March 21st, to bridge the gap between the courtroom and the

To celebrate cherry blossom season, the Marine Park Alliance (MPA), with support from Assemblywoman Jaime Williams, invited the community to gather under the trees in the grove located at East 36th Street and Avenue U, on Saturday afternoon, April 4th, for authentic and contemporary taiko

Triple Promise Academy, Bay Ridge’s premier performing arts school for kids and teens, is turning the world of theatre education upside down this spring! Founded in 2022 by Jill and Nicholas Hudson, Triple Promise Academy for the Performing Arts offers a plethora of classes and

Guy Zoda, aka “King Henry,” the on-field entertainer and community ambassador for the Brooklyn Cyclones baseball team, performed his magic show at the Gerritsen Beach Library, located at 2808 Gerritsen Avenue, on Thursday, March 26th. More than 75 children from P.S. 193 Gil Hodges, located

On Saturday, March 21st, The Marine Park Alliance (MPA), in partnership with Assemblywoman Jaime Williams, celebrated exceptional Italian and Italian-American women for Women’s History Month at the Carmine Carro Center. Colorful green, white and red Italian flags decorated the center at 3000 Fillmore Avenue and

The auditorium at the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), 9502 Seaview Avenue, was packed with dozens of parents and their children who attended the Summer Camp Open House and reunion that was held on Sunday, March 22nd. The H.E.S. team oversaw dozens of returning and prospective

Choosing a career path is a significant decision, yet many individuals delay this process until late in high school or college. Research shows that establishing career direction early can improve academic performance, confidence and long-term success. Events such as Career Day help students start this

“Fizzisists” and egg cream enthusiasts were abuzz and foaming at the mouth at two sold-out sessions of Brooklyn SeltzerFest 2026 on Sunday, March 15th. The second annual event was hosted by the Brooklyn Seltzer Museum and held at Industry City, located at 33 35th Street.

Community members, NYPD and a group of faith leaders comprised of rabbis, pastors and imams gathered at The Bridge Multicultural & Advocacy Project (The Bridge MCP), located at 1894 Flatbush Avenue, on Sunday, March 15th, for a “United Interfaith Celebration” held in observance of three

Senior leadership from the NYPD, alongside elected officials and respected civic leaders, gathered at Bordeaux Steakhouse on Thursday, March 5th, for the Annual Appreciation Dinner, recognizing the service and dedication of the NYPD and celebrating the enduring partnership between law enforcement and the communities they