Christmas decorations have become more elaborate over the years, and there’s one block in Canarsie that really knows how to do it up big – and that’s East 94th Street, between Farragut Road and Foster Avenue! The Emanuels, Andersons, Crawfords, Gilberts, Harrisons and Weekes take

Breukelen Houses resident Cynthia Jiminez won’t let this Grinch stop Christmas at her Canarsie building on East 108th Street! She has been decorating the lawn outside her building, as well as the first-floor hallway, for over 20 years, and no Grinch is going to change

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! In the spirit of the season, Assemblywoman Jaime Williams and the Flatlands Civic Club, Inc. held a Community Holiday Lighting at the Fox Playground, on Avenue H and East 54th Street, on Tuesday, December 13th. Elected officials,

The 69th Precinct Clergy Council has a lot to be thankful for over the past year. They celebrated the year’s accomplishments, while looking forward to a safer New Year and stronger bonds with the NYPD and the community, at the Council’s End of Year Report &

A Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony was held on Thursday, December 8th, inside the Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine Park, kicking off the 2022 Festival of Lights, the first of five holiday events held by Marine Park Alliance and NYC Parks. Talented students from P.S.

Santa and his elves have been busy decking the halls of the seventh floor at 875 Pennsylvania Avenue! He had some help from Elizabeth Figueroa, a longtime resident of the Penn-Wortman Houses, who has been spreading Christmas cheer to her friends and neighbors at the

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th Congressional District) was unanimously elected House Democratic Leader on November 30th. He’ll replace Nancy Pelosi, 82, who stepped down after two decades of service and pledged her support for Jeffries. Pelosi was the first female House Speaker. Jeffries’ recent election is also

The 69th Precinct Community Council held its Annual Holiday Celebration at the Midget Squadron Yacht Club, 1490 Paerdegat Avenue North, on Friday, December 2nd, where there was plenty of good food, music and camaraderie. Council President Gardy Brazela said the annual tradition, which is always

The 69th Precinct Community Council held their final meeting of the year at St. Alban’s Church on Tuesday, November 29th, where plans for a safer New Year were discussed and awards were given to four special people who help make Canarsie a better community. Council