Everyone knows July 20th is Pop Smoke Day in Canarsie. On his way to a promising music career, the beloved Canarsie rapper’s life was cut short on February 19, 2020 during a home invasion in Los Angeles. Every year since his tragic death, family, friends and

Scorching heat couldn’t keep parishioners and residents from attending the St. Bernard Feast – especially since the annual event in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was put on hold during the COVID pandemic. The feast took place during an extended heat wave, from

Artist Danielle Mastrion has just breathed new life into the snake, turtle and egg sprinklers at Lenape Playground in Marine Park (aka “Snake Park”) at Avenue U and East 37th Street, painting the once old and worn looking sculptures with vibrant colors and playful patterns.

First Responders Lions Club hosted their first fundraiser event at Denny’s Restaurant on Saturday, July 23rd, where Mayor Eric Adams stopped by to share a few words of encouragement to the Lions, supporters and the youth in attendance. The sold-out breakfast was also attended by

“Wow, I feel like I’m in Central Park watching a movie…it’s so nice to be out here.”  That was just one of the positive comments made by local youth who attended a movie screening outside Breukelen Cornerstone, 715 East 105th Street, on Friday, July 15th,

Last summer, the NYPD started a citywide initiative, known as the Police Commissioner’s Day of Play. Its purpose was to bring cops and kids together and build connections through positive role models. By keeping kids engaged, and by providing activities and resources for our youth,

On Friday, July 15th, over 100 pre-packaged bags of non-perishable food were distributed to constituents of Senate District 19 (SD19) at a pop-up event held in the lobby of 1222 East 96th Street. The food giveaway was made possible by State Senator Roxanne Persaud and