Anchors away!  The Midget Squadron Yacht Club kicked off the 2022 boating season with its annual First Colors Ceremony on Saturday, May 21st. On a balmy, sunny 90-degree day, officers of the club lined up outside the 122-year-old club for its traditional flag-raising ceremony.  The

Gianna Marie Gambino tragically passed from Osteosarcoma in February 2021, at the age of 12, after a two-year battle with this rare pediatric cancer.  The Marine Park student, who attended P.S. 222, touched so many lives that one of her teachers described the effect Gianna

Have you heard the latest scoop?  Canarsie residents don’t have to travel all the way to Sheepshead Bay or Howard Beach to satisfy their craving for their favorite ice cream creations, like “Birthday Cake Remix” or “Somewhere Over the Rain-Dough,” now that Cold Stone Creamery

Memorial Day – a time to pause and reflect on the brave heroes who fought for our freedom.  A time to remember those who served in the United States military and sacrificed their lives so we can live in freedom.  Amid the barbecues and family

Congressman Hakeem Jeffries presented a check for $800,000 to the Fresh Creek Civic Association at a press conference held at the corner of East 108th Street and Flatlands 2nd Street on Monday.  The funding will help improve flooding and drainage issues prevalent along the eastern

Canarsie is mourning the tragic loss of two lives in a fatal house fire on Sunday, April 24th.  At the April 26th meeting of the 69th Precinct Community Council, a moment of silence was held for Timothy Klein, the brave firefighter who lost his life

A viewing was held for 12 year old Kade Lewin who was shot and killed sitting in a car having dinner with his 9 year old cousin and 20 year old aunt. Kade Ashton Tyler Lewin will never see his 13th birthday.  His life was

One of Canarsie’s Bravest and a resident were killed in a raging three alarm fire in Canarsie on Sunday, April 24th. At 1:49 p.m., firefighters responded to reports of “smoke in the area” at 108-26 Avenue N, which quickly escalated into a three alarm blaze.

  Nick’s Lobster House has been a staple in the community for 67 years, and residents hope the restaurant remains there for a very long time.  Located at 2777 Flatbush Avenue, Nick’s obtained a special permit back in 2005, allowing the business to operate in

The two-year-long Coronavirus pandemic put public events, like job fairs, on hold.  It also hurt the job market, with many still unemployed and looking for gainful employment.  That was evident by the large turnout at the 69th Precinct Community Council Job Fair, held on Thursday,

Happy 101st Birthday to the Canarsie Courier on April 22, 2022! We would like to thank the community – all our readers and advertisers – for over a century of your loyal support.  We would not be here without you. The Canarsie Courier was established