A slow, but steady, turnout of Canarsie residents cast their ballots in the June 28th Primary Election in the race for Governor.  In the Democratic primary, voters elected current Governor Kathy Hochul, receiving 67.8% of the vote, while Republicans cast their vote for Lee Zeldin,

Everyone had big smiles on their faces at the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Family Day on Saturday, June 25th, as families were happy to be back at what was once an annual church event that was put on hold for three years due to the

The Mansurov brothers were crowned champions of a national chess competition that took place in Columbus, Ohio from May 13-15th.  Both brothers attend P.S. 236 Mill Basin School, 6302 Avenue U, and the entire school could not be prouder of their achievements. A total of

Kings Plaza Mall held a Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration on Wednesday, June 29th in the mall’s center court.  The entire month of June is dedicated to celebrating the rich history of the Caribbean, and Kings Plaza wanted to recognize some local activists “in recognition

May was a busy month for seniors who attend the Sunrise Adult Day Health Care Center.  It was a month jam-packed with lots of fun, healthy activities and big smiles, as everyone is glad to be back – in person – enjoying each other’s company

The FDNY celebrated a new class of Emergency Medical Technicians at a graduation ceremony held at the Christian Cultural Center, 12020 Flatlands Avenue, on Tuesday, May 24th. FDNY Acting Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh presided over the ceremony, stating, “It has been a tough year for

The 69th Precinct Community Council held a moment of silence for the 19 children and two teachers who were killed in a tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas on May 24th.  Captain Khandakar Abdullah, commanding officer of the 69th Precinct, said that gun violence and

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