Power outages during severe storms or other circumstances will no longer hinder firefighters at FDNY Engine 309/Ladder 159 at 1851 East 48th Street from saving lives thanks to backup power supplied by a new solar panel array on its roof, complete with battery backup and

Even in the dead of winter, parkgoers were able to ignite their interest by learning the basics of outdoor skills in a fun and educational fire building event sponsored by NYC Parks on Sunday, February 5th, behind the Salt Marsh Nature Center at Avenue U

After 13 months in office, Councilwoman Mercedes Narcisse hosted her first State of the District Address and Town Hall Meeting on Monday, January 30th at P.S. 203, at 5101 Avenue M, with a focus on public health and equity in funding. Narcisse discussed district priorities,

After a long trek through the Marine Park salt marsh and maritime forest trail, a group of hikers on a weekend Tree and Plant ID walking tour were on the last legs of their journey when they peered up at yet another big tree only

A small group of rugged hikers willing to brave the cold weather joined up with Marine Park’s Urban Park Rangers at the Salt Marsh Nature Center at 3302 Avenue U on Saturday morning, January 21st, to explore the marine ecology of Gerritsen Creek and learn

Two midnight patrol officers who made a timely arrest before Christmas received the final 63rd Precinct Community Council Cop of the Month awards for 2022 at the January 25th Council meeting held in the John Malone Center at 2335 Bergen Avenue. Commanding Officer Captain Rachael

Along with the opportunity for residents to talk about issues in their community, a special presentation and discussion about problem gambling took place at the Marine Park Community Association’s monthly meeting held on Tuesday, January 17th at the Carmine Carro Community Center. Sheena Smith, a licensed

The source of persistent brown water, uncertain Assembly District lines and the status of the Salt Marsh Nature Center and Marine Park were among the unresolved topics discussed at the latest Marine Park Community Association (MPCA) meeting held on Tuesday, January 17th at the Carmine

Even in pouring rain, seniors lined up outside the office of Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein for the convenience of taking care of their public transit needs on a parked city bus through the MTA Reduced-Fare MetroCard Program on Tuesday, January 3rd. Seniors can apply for the

There was good news of lower weekly crime rates, Cop of the Month awards and a small year-end celebration at the final meeting for 2022 of the 63rd Precinct Community Council held on Wednesday, December 28th at the John Malone Center Captain Darryl Smallwood, who was

Public safety issues by a neighborhood playground were the hot topic at the 63rd Precinct Sector C (Flatlands/Mill Basin) Build the Block meeting held on Thursday, December 15th at Caribe Hall, 1914 Utica Avenue. Neighborhood Coordination Officer (NCO) James Saintil talked about the usual crimes

A rainbow of diversity filled the room on Sunday night, December 11th as hundreds of guests dressed in colorful and festive attire gathered to celebrate a decade of building bridges between their communities at the Unity in Action 10th Anniversary Gala held at The Bridge

Students from nearby P.S. 119 brought their best artists, decorators, singers and dancers to Amersfort Park on Friday, December 9th to join in on the community holiday lighting event near the gazebo located on East 38th Street and Avenue I.    There was hot chocolate

Members of Serenity Community Garden gathered Sunday afternoon to spruce up the garden and get ready for the upcoming holidays. Boxes of balls, lights, decorations and brightly-colored bows were hung on the two Christmas trees and all around the garden to create a Flatlands holiday