Halloween is over – but many living in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) apartments have to endure horror scenes on a daily basis. Fortunately, for longtime Bayview Houses resident Vanessa Walker, all it took was a brief tour of her decrepit apartment by the Canarsie

Some friends bond by chatting for hours over coffee – an ideal get-together that helps most people unwind. For Canarsie residents Marva Joseph and Marie Young, their unique friendship is about the motivation they share when they lace up their kicks, hit the pavement and

All of the statistics released about domestic violence aren’t influential enough to deter abusers from scarring their victims. In an effort to educate the public about various populations who deal with different forms of violence, State Senator Roxanne Persaud hosted her annual Domestic Violence Awareness

Residents have become aware of the increase in smoke shops in our community. However, if you traverse other neighborhoods in Brooklyn – and the entire city – you’ll find that these “unsavory” businesses are popping up everywhere! What many consider “shady” and “crime-inducing” shops was

Hundreds of excited students at P.S. 115 Daniel Mucatel School came together on Friday, October 14th to celebrate and kick off the plethora of programs that give them pride in their education. Parents gathered in the gymnasium at the Canarsie school, 1500 East 92nd Street,

When Ivie Bien-Aime was part of the team at Bildersee I.S. 68, she worked hard as the Parent Coordinator to keep everyone connected to the academic resources they needed. Years later, when she became the Family Leadership Coordinator for the District 18 Community Education Council

Now that summer’s officially over, most police officers in the city hope that house parties and other warm-weather nuisances finally wind down. For Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) with the 69th Precinct’s Sector D, tragedies resulting from dangerous drivers and those menacing noise complaints continue to

Where can you learn about the wonders of nature and get to experience its glory at the same time? Southeast Brooklyn’s recreational gem, Shirley Chisholm State Park, is rapidly growing in popularity. Proof of the park’s success was in the hundreds of residents who joined

For years, the span along Seaview Avenue, from East 102nd Street to East 108th Street, has been an eyesore. Despite the sporadic community cleanups and attempts at maintaining the strip, which includes a bike path (sadly used for others to dump their trash in passing),

With many families on vacation during the summer months, school districts all over the city will be somewhat quiet – even in the planning stages for the upcoming school year. Community School District 18 keeps their meetings going, even during the inactive months, to remind

Collectibles, clothing, entertainment and household goods galore! No, this wasn’t the scene of a fancy flea market or antique show out in the suburbs – this was a quaint freebie event right in Canarsie at the local library where residents dropped off gently used items

Hundreds, if not thousands, of families will flock to local recreational spaces this summer to host family parties and celebrations. In Canarsie, if you’re not chilling by the water at the pier, you’re probably planning a barbecue or picnic at Canarsie Park. What you may

With plenty of “hot spots” on the NYPD’s radar, especially during the summertime, constantly patrolling active locations is just one of the tasks taken on by Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs). At a recent Sector A Build the Block meeting, held via Zoom on Thursday June

Many know that practicing – and mastering – martial arts encompasses more than simply honing and emulating self-defense techniques. Hundreds of focused and disciplined youngsters at P.S. 115 proudly showcased those skills on Friday, June 10th at a special Taekwondo Graduation performance. Parents were excited