Despite the torrential downpours on September 11th, Leaders Engaged In All-round Development (LEAD*N), Science and Resilience Canarsie Street Team and Divine Arts Explosion Program (DEAP) forged ahead with their plans to hold “A National Day of Service and Remembrance,” in memory of almost 3,000 victims

On Saturday, September 9th, the Enforcers Motorcycle Club, Brooklyn chapter, held their 4th Annual Memorial Ride to Ground Zero. The Enforcers MC is made up of active and retired law enforcement officers – some from our local 63rd Precinct – and active and retired members

Marine Park residents gathered behind the Carmine Carro Community Center for the annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to remember those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks in Lower Manhattan. Political leaders, clergy, and members of the NYPD and FDNY paused for a moment of

Torrential rain could not stop Gerritsen Beach residents from honoring those who perished in the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers 22 years ago – or remembering the selfless first responders who died trying to save people caught in the World Trade Center. U.S. Navy

On Sunday, September 10th – one day before tragedy struck the World Trade Center – elected officials, local leaders and community residents gathered inside Canarsie Park to pay homage to those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers. The

On Wednesday, September 13th, the 69th Precinct Clergy Council, led by Reverend Cecil Moonsam, convened at 9720 Foster Avenue to pray after Roll Call, for the safety of the officers, as they usually do. In addition, the Council threw a get-together to welcome the new

When students turned out for the first day of school at Lenox Academy M.S. 961 on Thursday, September 7th, Parent Coordinator Ronald Harris was waiting outside to greet them before they and their parents assembled in the schoolyard at 100-01 Flatlands Avenue for a ribbon-cutting

On Saturday, August 26th, Matrix Auto Collision held its annual block party to give back to the local community. The popular event, celebrating its 20th year, took place at East 49th Street, between Avenues N and O. There were a bunch of bouncy houses and water slides

Yes, you still have time to visit the Jay-Z exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library! “The Book of Hov” is a tribute to the life and career of Shawn Corey Carter, aka Jay-Z. The multi-award-winning musician, businessman, philanthropist and Brooklynite’s global work is on display

Despite the torrential rain, Community Board 18 (CB 18), at 1097 Bergen Avenue, was filled with community members on Sunday, September 10th, for the board’s annual Health and Back to School Resource Fair. Families crowded around tables offering free book bags, reusable water bottles and

Imagine getting off the train after a long, stressful day at work and walking into a party right there on the sidewalk. Well, that’s exactly the experience many commuters had on the evening of Thursday, August 31st, as they exited the “L” train at the

Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a homicide that took place at 330 Hinsdale Street on April 26th. Isiaha Roberts, 32, of East New York, was charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon on Wednesday, September 6th, after almost a five-month

Two 69th Precinct Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) for Sector B introduced themselves at their quarterly Build the Block meeting, held at Consuming Fire Ministries, at 9623 Avenue L, on Thursday, September 7th. The quarterly meetings foster better connections between the police and the communities they

Despite the extreme heat on Thursday, September 7th, State Senator Roxanne Persaud and staff pulled off another successful “Senate District 19 Senior Resource Day” at her District Office, located at 1222 East 96th Street. The event, which was free, attracted several NY State and City