The atmosphere at the Holy Family parking lot, located at 9719 Flatlands Avenue, was one of warmth that emanated not just from the sun that shone brightly throughout the day on Saturday, June 20th, but  also from the camaraderie and kinship shared by the hundreds

The street fair hosted by the Hebrew Educational Society (H.E.S.), on Sunday, June 7th, provided an afternoon of pure fun for scores of families and young children. The H.E.S. Annual Street Fair was not only perfect for friends and neighbors to connect with each other

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

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

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

Liberty Hall Cathedral of Praise, located at 1387 East 96th Street, was packed with clergy leaders and other guests who attended the 3rd annual Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Consuming Fire Ministries International Inc. (CFMII), on Saturday, April 25th. The prayers offered were as liberal as

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