As the weather gets colder, the lights get brighter – Marine Park residents gathered at the Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore Avenue, on Sunday afternoon, December 8th, to learn about the importance of Chanukah. The Marine Park Alliance organized the event as part of

Kids intently coloring Christmas pictures. Families learning how to fold up origami angels out of colorful paper. Santa Claus himself taking photos with children on his holiday throne and giving them gifts. This was what the inside of the Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore

Flatlands residents got to eat for free on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 26th, after visiting the Melting Pot Restaurant’s Annual Thanksgiving Free Meal Appreciation Giveaway. Serving up a heaping portion of complimentary turkey, chicken, macaroni and cheese, rice and peas, rice and beans, salad

In the vibrant neighborhood of Canarsie, Calvin and Latoya Sennon have brought the rich flavors and warmth of their Trinidadian roots to life through their restaurant, TriniJam, located at 9501 Flatlands Avenue. Since opening on August 8, 2020, Trini Jam has become a local favorite, offering

The Father Cutrone Gym, at 385 Avenue W, was transformed into a holiday shopping paradise the weekend before Thanksgiving, giving patrons a chance to get a jump on their Christmas shopping. Vendors filled the gym, selling everything from toys, cosmetics, handbags and candles to Christmas

Move over kids! Taking holiday pictures with Santa has gone to the dogs as pet photos with Santa have been added to the list of festive events taking place at the Kings Plaza Mall on November 25th and December 2nd  this holiday season. They came

Thanks to Kings Plaza Mall, 1,500 turkeys were distributed through local officials to be divided up by various elected officials and nonprofits who planned to give away Thanksgiving meals to their constituents, congregants and members of the community. Turkeys were distributed to Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Assemblywomen

On Thursday, November 14th, One Brooklyn Health (OBH) hosted an impactful event in honor of World Diabetes Day, bringing together patients, healthcare providers and community members to raise awareness, share knowledge and celebrate the progress made in managing diabetes. The event, which took  place at

The Museum of Broadway is starting its third successful year in a handsome building off of Times Square, at 145 West 45th Street, between Seventh and Sixth Avenues, right next to the Lyceum Theater, where the hit Broadway comedy Oh, Mary! resides. The idea for

Kings Plaza Mall hosted a Halloween Spooktacular event on Saturday, October 26th.  Many families visited the mall, located at 5100 Avenue U, to celebrate Halloween with music, entertainment (including a Magic Bubble Show), an art show and many giveaways. “It’s an amazing event! Kings Plaza

Although these birds can’t fly high in the sky, they still managed to drop by the Salt Marsh Nature Center, at 3301 Avenue U, on Saturday, October 19th, for the seventh annual Raptorama Festival. Bird lovers, watchers, photographers and residents gathered to witness the spectacular

Although the days are getting shorter, Marine Park was lit up on Saturday evening, October 19th, as the Marine Park Alliance (MPA) launched its fourth annual Festival of Lights with a celebratory observance of Diwali inside the Carmine Carro Community Center, 3000 Fillmore Avenue. MPA’s

On Thursday, October 17th, a lively and well-attended gathering at Wise Bar & Grill in Sheepshead Bay was hosted by Assemblyman Michael Novakhov to gather support for his reelection campaign. Marked by music, laughter and passionate speeches, the event brought together a community united in

Everyone enjoys the Marine Park Summer Concert Series sponsored by Assemblywoman Jaime Williams. With nine concerts in total this summer, music lovers had the opportunity to enjoy everything from disco, classic rock, Caribbean and salsa music to a night at the opera. But the party

On Wednesday, October 16th, Assemblywoman Jaime Williams stood with community leaders and concerned residents in Marine Park, leading the opposition to Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity.” The proposed initiative aims to relax zoning laws to increase housing opportunities across New