Curtis Sliwa, Republican candidate for New York City mayor, officially opened his new campaign office on Friday, September 5th, drawing a large crowd of supporters and community members. The office, located at 55 Hegeman Avenue, represents part of Sliwa’s strategy to expand his presence in

To say that the group of Jamaican gospel singers who performed at the “Kingdom Rhythm: A Night of Praise” concert held at Rehoboth Open Bible Church, 888 East 56th Street, on Friday, August 22nd, “brought the house down” would be quite an understatement. The audience

Families lined up in front of Hobby Box, located at 2913 Quentin Road, on Sunday, August 24th, standing on the red carpet, at 10:30 a.m., an hour and a half earlier than the noon start time, all to have the privilege of selecting the best

Bat enthusiasts of all ages converged on Seba Playground, at the intersection of Seba and Gerritsen Avenues, in droves, on Thursday evening, August 14th, suffused in citronella, fully prepared to brave the mosquito-ridden backwoods of Gerritsen Beach, where no amount of bug spray is ever

There are plenty of fish in the sea, and Gerritsen Beach is the perfect place to catch some. Families lined up at the southernmost end of Gerritsen Avenue on Monday afternoon, August 4th, to participate in a free fishing clinic sponsored by the Marine Park

Crowds gathered on Thursday, August 21st (Wednesday night’s concert was rained out), despite the dreary, fall-like conditions, with hoodies, hats and blankets to see Decades play in Marine Park. This was the seventh concert in a series of Marine Park summer concerts sponsored by Assemblywoman

Longtime Canarsie residents Calvin and Latoya Sennon, the owners of TriniJam BK Roti Bar & Grill, used to ride by 9501 Flatlands Avenue, once home to an Italian restaurant and other failed eateries, and wondered how the location could become a staple of the community

A local hero was honored as the Canarsie community gathered to say goodbye to one of its own, Aland Etienne. On Saturday, August 9th, the 46-year-old security guard who was killed in the mass shooting at 345 Park Avenue on July 28th was laid to

Rain threatened to cancel an enchanted evening of opera and Broadway tunes in Marine Park, on the evening of Wednesday, August 6th, but partners and sponsors of the concert, and the elegantly dressed musical artists, moved instruments and equipment into the Carmine Carro Community Center,

The mere mention of a snake is often enough to give someone the heebie-jeebies. Typically perceived as a symbol of evil and portrayed as creepy, slimy and particularly dangerous, you might be surprised how many snake lovers are actually out there. Sometimes called ophiophilists or

Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa returned to 2134 Coyle Street on Friday, July 25th, to stand with Brooklyn’s Asian-American community and local residents who have now spent over one year protesting a proposed homeless shelter project in Sheepshead Bay. The visit was part of his continued

Rolling Thunder: A Rock Journey is a 50-year celebration of the fall of Vietnam in 1975.  Besides dealing with the Vietnam War, the show also has 18 musical numbers from the classic rock period of the 1960s and 1970s — songs you probably haven’t heard in

Growing up in Canarsie, I’ve always believed this neighborhood was more than just a place on the map — it’s a living, breathing community full of resilience, creativity and culture. That belief led to the creation of Taste of Canarsie and Celebrate Canarsie — events

The joy in children’s eyes was magical as they scanned neatly displayed toys, creating a Christmastime feeling, even though the temperature was in the 90s at the Children’s Concert: Christmas in July, held on July 30th, the fifth concert in a series of Marine Park

Despite gray and cloudy overcast skies, Playground 278, at Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place, was filled with laughter and smiles as families gathered in Marine Park to see Looney Louie’s hysterical performance on Sunday, July 27th. Organized by the Marine Park Alliance (MPA), “Summertime Sillies”