Having already published three books of poetry, five novels and currently working on her sixth, there is no doubt that Canarsie “literaturist” C. Dale Baldwin has a true passion for writing, especially of love, the subject often regaled in the world of academia as the

Backyard gardeners in Bergen Beach are buzzing with excitement, having sighted at least three very active honeybee hives in the neighborhood, which means more fruits and vegetables for them come harvest time. As the primary pollinators of 80% of flowering plants, including more than 130

Although IT professional Albert Golubev describes himself as an amateur photographer, the breathtaking photos he has captured of beautiful birds in Mill Basin, Marine Park and Sheepshead Bay have absolutely captivated the users of the local Nextdoor app, where he shares some of his best

Residents of Brooklyn and Queens are up in arms, after learning that state government intends to construct and operate temporary shelters for illegal immigrants at Floyd Bennett Field (FBF) in coming weeks. Those who attended the May 16th meeting of the Marine Park Community Association

Even in a community as tight-knit as Bergen Beach, there exists a major divide between those who love and care for the neighborhood feral cat population and those who view them as a nuisance and want them gone. With one cat confirmed dead and two

In October 2020, the City put forth a controversial proposal that would allow the construction of affordable housing at the Flatbush African Burial Ground, located at 2286 Church Avenue. The move was swiftly met with backlash from members of the community who have been advocating

As Fresh Creek Civic Association President Maria Garrett explained at the group’s virtual meeting on Saturday afternoon, March 25th, there doesn’t always need to be a guest speaker, as sometimes the most productive meetings are the result of neighbors just getting together to share what

Of all the topics discussed at Community District Education Council 22’s (CEC 22) virtual meeting on Tuesday evening, March 7th, the disconcerting fact that there is a citywide shortage of NYPD school crossing guards was by far the most pressing issue the District has faced

More than 30 participants logged into Zoom for an interesting and informative meeting of Community Education Council 18 (CEC 18) on Monday evening, March 6th, which featured two guest speakers and a number of pertinent District updates. NYC Department of Health, Public Health Educator Dr.

Members of the Fresh Creek Civic Association (FCCA) held their monthly meeting on Saturday afternoon, February 25th during which they discussed an array of important issues, including deed theft, women’s health and transportation issues. FCCA President Maria Garrett invited the Honorable Sherveal Mimes to advise

Members of Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) held their monthly business and calendar meetings virtually, on Tuesday evening, February 7th, via Zoom, with more than 40 participants in attendance. When CEC 22 President Oluwaseun Salako asked for a moment of silence in memory

Members of Community Education Council 18 (CEC 18) held their monthly calendar meeting via Zoom, on Monday evening, February 6th, during which they placed a major focus upon school budgeting procedures. District 18 Superintendent Celeste Terry shared a special presentation with the group, offering them

Members of the Fresh Creek Civic Association (FCCA) held a virtual meeting on Saturday afternoon, January 28th to discuss a number of issues, many of which pertained to their primary mission of improving storm resiliency in the neighborhood. After being hit particularly hard by Superstorm

Gary Shulman’s poems about a Canarsie past have often graced the pages of this publication, evoking a sweet and moving nostalgia in those who experienced it as he did, in the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, and now his work has been published as a collection,

Members of Community District Education Council 22 (CEC 22) convened virtually via Zoom on Tuesday evening, January 10th during which they discussed some of the most pressing facilities projects in their District. The most important function of a CEC is to visit the schools within their District,